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Offline Jackal1

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2008, 09:26:41 AM »
pretty cool man :aok

1 question about your 'home made' flight desk......... WHERES THE DUCT TAPE? :lol

http://www.ducttapeguys.com/atmovies/index.html

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2008, 09:39:23 AM »
Why didn't you just use PVC glue instead of screws??  It would make for a much cleaner looking set up, or did you use screws so you could disassemble it??  My wife would have a fit if I brought something like that in the house.  :lol

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2008, 11:34:36 AM »
Well lessee...
It's kind of a one off model, no plans to build anymore.
I used screws instead of PVC cement just to facilitate fitting and modification, once satisfied I could glue it, just haven't bothered.
As far as running the wire through the tubes, I might do that but this is the beta test model possibly subject to more mods and refinement. The beer holder might make it into the design.
Maybe it should be painted gray or OD.
At present, it lacks duct tape but it's only a matter of time.
I dont think plans would be necessary as anyone could build something similar from the photos. the only thing not straight forward are the pivot hinges for the rudder pedal tray, all I did there was file out the T-fittings so they would slip over the tube.

As far as the wife, she hasn't even seen it yet, I can only fly without interruption when she's not around anyway so the rest of the time it's stored in my shed.

Next time she pisses me off I'm gonna leave it in front of her desk though.

Thanks Jackel for getting the photos up, I couldn't figure that out.

If there really is someone else who would actually like to build this monstrosity and has questions feel free to shoot me a message or something.

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #18 on: April 08, 2008, 11:56:59 AM »
I'm sending this post to your wife...lol! Nice piece of engineering.
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #19 on: April 08, 2008, 12:02:49 PM »
I'm sending this post to your wife...lol! Nice piece of engineering.

Oh Good Lord!

If she ever finds this forum I'll be able to build anything I want but can't afford.
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #20 on: April 08, 2008, 02:37:29 PM »
Very Nice.  Camo Paint will make it Complete. :aok

I can see some company putting out a kit. I would buy it.

BTW. My wife of 26 years would just shrug her shoulders and laugh at the things I have come up with over the years. She knows how to not sweat the small stuff.


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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #21 on: April 08, 2008, 03:13:00 PM »
its very cool!!  wish your wife was as accommodating as mine, she only gets upset after hours of non stop play:(

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #22 on: April 08, 2008, 03:53:22 PM »
she'd rather see that than just the controllers? 
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #23 on: April 08, 2008, 05:13:01 PM »
she'd rather see that than just the controllers? 
No, but since I don't have my own desk, this way I can have them mounted steady and still be portable, moved out of the way as one unit. Plus I think they are at a more comfortable, realistic position than suction cupped to a desk, and since I use a powered hub, I'm ready to go with one usb plug and one power plug.
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2008, 06:37:16 PM »
I love the lighter and ashtray and the coffee ( I assume)...best part of the pic!   So TRUE!!!!! lol

Nice setup in all seriousness....My wife would shoot me...She thinks the name of Aces High is actually "That squealing game".

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2008, 06:42:22 PM »
wouldn't the easier solution be to get rid of the wife..  :devil
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #26 on: April 09, 2008, 04:52:43 AM »
wouldn't the easier solution be to get rid of the wife..   

Then who would fetch beer? 




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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #27 on: April 09, 2008, 05:23:58 AM »
Then who would fetch beer? 

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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #28 on: April 09, 2008, 05:52:50 AM »
its very cool!!  wish your wife was as accommodating as mine, she only gets upset after hours of non stop play:(
Mine not only lets me play Aces High, she also lets me fabricate aircraft components on the dining room table :D
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Re: Flight control rack
« Reply #29 on: April 09, 2008, 07:31:31 AM »
Awesome!

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