Whether you’ve always wanted to learn to fly, or you love the adrenaline rush that comes with heart-racing combat flying, flight simulators provide realistic graphics and true-to-life engagement with airports, other planes, and unpredictable weather.
Home flight simulators have been around for decades — almost four, to be exact. That’s when Microsoft launched their iconic Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 1.0. Since then, the software has evolved to a point where you can feel truly immersed in a lifelike aviation experience without ever leaving the comfort or safety of home.
Another way that avid aviation enthusiasts are taking their flight sims to the next level is by installing flight similar cockpits. If you’re still using a single-monitor PC and a standard computer desk, you’re missing out on the full experience. Here are four tips for setting up your own flight simulator cockpit from the gaming experts at Obutto.
Consider the Type of Flying You Like To Do
The first step in setting up your flight sim cockpit is to think about the type of flying you like to do. Will you be focusing mostly on civilian aviation or combat flying? Of course, you can do both, but each type of flying may require different gear, and you’ll need to make sure that your cockpit is properly set up to hold that gear.
Choose the Cockpit Style You Want
Some people stick to using a standard computer-on-a-table configuration, but this is neither comfortable nor does it add anything to the experience. That’s why many people create a cockpit similar to the real-life version. Whether you choose to get an ultrawide monitor or go with an immersive triple monitor configuration, make sure your cockpit can handle the weight and allow you to easily adjust them.
Build Your Own or Go Pro?
While many gamers choose to build their own computers, when it comes to your flight simulator cockpit, a quality turnkey system is the way to go. At Obutto, we’re gaming enthusiasts just like you, and that’s why we set out to create the best cockpit for the most comfortable and captivating experience possible. Homemade versions might save you a few bucks, but they likely won’t have the ergonomic design, comfortable positioning, durable structure, and most importantly — good looks — of a professionally designed cockpit.
Get Tips From the Experts
There are so many options and configurations for building your own cockpit that when it comes down to it, the best thing to do is to get tips from the experts. You can find tons of resources online, in gaming forums, and on social media. Order your cockpit, get it set up properly, and you’ll be amazed at the difference in your flight experience.
At Obutto, we’ve been designing flight simulator cockpits for over 15 years and experienced gamers all over the world continue to buy from us because of our quality and dedication to customer service.
If you’re looking for the gold standard of gaming cockpits, check out our Obutto R3volution — and get prepared to take your aviation game to the next level!