Talk about seating position!

Cinch · Post by **Cinch** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:53 am

Well, here at work in the office today, had some time to goof off and look and some of the great cockpits that many are building these days, and I found this great little idea take a look!!!

Here is the url for more information
http://www.xflight.de/f16/

And FYI for all you handy people, there are plans on the web site so you can build you very own, so head over to HomeDepot(Plug) and get the wood and saws its time to make an f-16 ejection seat out of plywood!!!! LOL, I sound like a redneck.

Out!!!

Cinch
Well that is my lesson on how to build a ejection seat !!

Airshow fan · Post by **Airshow fan** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:45 pm

I wish I had one of those! I just have my computer, and a bunch of info on aircraft and I have models. That would be cool!

Shabo · Post by **Shabo** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:20 pm

Check this out, my new work-in-progress. I'll post pictures as I start building this thing..
http://www.62ndfightingfalcons.asn.au/p ... ojects.htm

-Shabo

Post by **Lawndart** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:59 pm

Shabo,

Check this thread! Rock and Redeye built these pits you're talking about not too long ago and I believe at least Rock posted his pic in the thread above.

LD

Shabo · Post by **Shabo** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:32 pm

i gotta finish mine!!! These are awesome!! Thanks for the added inspiration LD.

-Shabo

Rock · Post by **Rock** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:05 am

Hey Shabo I finished building my pit just before the beginning of July. I can say without a doubt that this is one of the best things I could have done to improve my virtual flying ability. It took me about 50 hours which included getting materials, cutting, sanding, painting, resanding and touching up the pit. Total cost $120. The best thing about it is that it is very stable and easily comes apart if needed. Oh by the way check out my armrest(thanks to Redeye

). I built this using Redeye's ideas and then wrapped it in black vinyl. It is custom fit to my forearm for added stability.

FALCON56 · Post by **FALCON56** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:51 pm

Dude that looks good.. only if i had the space in my room..nice set up..

Bloke · Post by **Bloke** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:54 am

Cinch,

Looks cool!
Though i'm not sure about the "not so standard issue"... "kind of retarded" shoes with that guys flightsuit in the bottom picture. I'd make him buy the whole O Club beer for wearing those!

Bloke Out...

Post by **Lawndart** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:21 am

Bloke wrote:Cinch,

Looks cool!
Though i'm not sure about the "not so standard issue"... "kind of retarded" shoes with that guys flightsuit in the bottom picture. I'd make him buy the whole O Club beer for wearing those!

Bloke Out...

LOL!

Good catch! Welcome back Bloke, long time no see...

LD