The image directly below was my last visually accurate build based on my C172 trainer, quickly decommissioned after experiencing VR. I thought I’d built my last such panel. [IMG_2599] I moved on to a “visuals free” panel, which relies rote (aka “muscle”) memory, since I’m now wearing a VR headse…

I got a nice set of Piper Bravo levers off a guy on eBay, feel great in VR

I’ve got the Saitek (or whatever the obligatory T/P/M everybody has) but I’m going to 3d print more accurate handles (knobs?). I did manage to run a piece of high strength Velcro (the fuzzy side) alongside each lever that adds just enough friction that they feel heavy, and slightly imperfect.

Work in progress. Still a long way to go, but it’s coming along. Up next is to measure then cut my assembled avionics. Learned that lesson the hard way. [IMG_9255] Inspiration: [IMG_9254]