rocketeer Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 I noticed there are two similar cockpit coming soon to the market. One is Flightseat (by the company that sells the playseat). Don't know the price yet, but playseat is available in the US for slightly less than $300. This will be sold by simware simulations. I guess the flightseat will probably cost more than playseat. Playseat: this has been around for some time now. i see them being sold at Fry's Electronics. I prefer the rudder arrangement in the playseat where it is tilted. The one in the flightseat seems to have the rudder standalone. The second cockpit is by firstclass simulations, called the Pilot's Seat. The bars are adjustable, compared to the flightseat. That's good. But the price is about 400 sterling pounds! wow. Most of us just use a normal office chair, and put our hotas on the table, or create some home-made device to hold the hotas by the side of the chair. For those with the spare cash, maybe can consider one of these. Just thought of sharing these news. My A10C cockpit thread
Kuky Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 I don't like the idea someone calling this a "cockpit" because it's not one at all, rather just a chair setup. A cockpit would have to be some kind of enclosure :D Anyway, I just don't like these seats... they are definitely good for driving games :D PC specs: Windows 11 Home | Asus TUF Gaming B850-Plus WiFi | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + LC 360 AIO | MSI RTX 5090 LC 360 AIO | 55" Samsung Odyssey Gen 2 | 64GB PC5-48000 DDR5 | 1TB M2 SSD for OS | 2TB M2 SSD for DCS | NZXT C1000 Gold ATX 3.1 1000W | TM Cougar Throttle, Floor Mounted MongoosT-50 Grip on TM Cougar board, MFG Crosswind, Track IR
SuperKungFu Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 i guess its cool but if its like $300, that's not worth it. A simple trip to store can get you some wood and you can make a rather nice "cockpit" or seat. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Sleek Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 I like it! For those of us that arn't any good at woodwork it beats stretching your arms out over a desk ;) Be Good..Be Strong..:drink: ;)
rocketeer Posted October 16, 2006 Author Posted October 16, 2006 I don't like the idea someone calling this a "cockpit" because it's not one at all, rather just a chair setup. A cockpit would have to be some kind of enclosure :D You are right. They are not really cockpit, more of a chair setup like you said. Most people will just DIY. Still, for those of us not handy with a tool, this is probably as "cockpit" like as it gets, having the basic stick and throttle at the side, and a place to put the yoke etc. Another approach-clamping the hotas, keyboard, mouse, speakers etc. to the office chair. This one is called commandcon. Man, these sim hardware just don't come cheap. This one can hold many devices though. And they can be easily folded away to the side when not in use. My A10C cockpit thread
Prophet_169th Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Holy crap! These are exactly what I need. I wonder how spendy though. *edit* found the commandcon...... and wow, thats pricy. And http://www.playseats.com/ for the others. Looks like the play seat can be found at almost any store in the US, but sold out most the time, for $299, which isnt all that bad, but is setup for driving sims. Doesnt seem like they have the Flightseat yet, so dont know about that. And the Pilots seat, is 399.99 British Pounds, which is $742, they are so very high.
S77th-GOYA Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Holy sheet! I wonder how many of those they sell in a year.
NEODARK Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Holy sheet! I wonder how many of those they sell in a year. .002 :music_whistling:
Lixma 06 Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 I was checking the 'Pilot's Seat' out a month or so ago. Unfortunately the throttle/joystick supports are only adjustable for height and tilt. That's a no-go for me, shame really i was really considering buying one.
Falco77 Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Hey, what are the companies that do this in the US? I'm in the market for a seat setup (for both flight and racing sims).
Skyhigh Posted October 16, 2006 Posted October 16, 2006 Hawg11, where did you find those pics i would like to know price of that thing.. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, just wish there is chait that has movements to fizically simulate flight buhahah..
SuperKungFu Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 If I ever win the lottery, I will get an aimsworth pit. If you win the lottery i think you would prefer this instead http://www.realsimulator.com/ [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Maciver Posted October 17, 2006 Posted October 17, 2006 I just pull out a desk drawer, put some books in it, and theres my throttle. I like the stick in my lap. lol That aimsworth pit looks really awesome though!
SUBS17 Posted October 18, 2006 Posted October 18, 2006 If you win the lottery i think you would prefer this instead http://www.realsimulator.com/ Or instead of waiting just build one yourself. Plans http://www.viperpit.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1949 DED and RWR http://www.betainnovations.com/ Gauges http://www.flightillusion.com/F16.htm [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
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