Last Updated on January 15, 2024 “Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” —Yoda, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Introduction One of the things I’ve wanted for a long time is linked control columns, and it’s the last major item needed to complete my reasonable recreation of a Boeing … The post Linked Control Columns & Loading – Part 1 – May the Force be with you! appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Time to start enclosing my cockpit shell with a rear bulkhead. The post Building a Boeing 737 Home Cockpit Rear Bulkhead appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Last Updated on December 12, 2023 Adding little details to your home-based flight simulator cockpit can really enhance the realism and enjoyment of the experience.  These last weeks I’ve been keeping busy by adding some little cockpit details to add some realism, and tying up some of those nagging loose ends. I’ll talk about some … The post The Devil in the Details – Bringing my Simulated Boeing 737 Cockpit to Life With Some Extra Detail appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Last Updated on May 26, 2023 It has been a while since my last update. While it may seem things have been pretty quiet, I’ve made quite a bit of progress over the months since then and thought I’d share. Bulkhead Progress The rear bulkhead has been a pretty big project these past months, but … The post Boeing 737 Sim Update – May 2023 – Bulkhead Paint and Detail appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Sometimes you need a fun diversion from flight simming. So I decided to make my own virtual pinball machine. The post Pinball! appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Working on adding real circuit breaker panels to my 737 cockpit. The post Boeing 737 Sim Update – July 2022 – Circuit Breaker Panels appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

What do you need to know when buying parts for your home flight simulator cockpit build? The post Buying Parts for your Home Flight Simulator Cockpit appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Last Updated on December 9, 2021 At this point the sim is good shape and very flyable, so these last weeks I’ve been keeping busy by adding some little cockpit details to add some realism, and tying up some of those nagging loose ends. Adding Cockpit Seat Handles Since I added car seat rails to … The post The Devil in the Details – Bringing my Simulated Cockpit to Life appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Last Updated on April 6, 2021 I have to say, I’m really enjoying my 3D printer. For less than $300 for a Creality Ender 3 printer, coupled with Autodesk Fusion360, I’m able to make just about any component I need on a small scale. Comes in really handy when you’re willing to put in a … The post Wet Compass and More 3D Printed Parts appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more

Last Updated on April 6, 2021 I’m starting to work on smaller details of my sim now that most of the major things (at least, those I can afford) are mostly complete. One of the areas I wanted to enhance was cockpit placards (or decals, stickers, whatever you want to call them). I looked around … The post Stick It! – Making Placard Stickers/Decals For Your Flight Sim appeared first on SimObsession - Home Built Boeing 737-800 Flight Simulator ..read more