Can I Get That Sim?
I am a long-time subscriber to IFR who is interested in getting more information on Ryan Koch’s DIY flight simulator shown in the lower left-hand corner of page 14 of your December 2022 issue:
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Key Takeaways:
- A DIY flight simulator replicating advanced avionics (e.g., Garmin G5s, GTN 750) can be built using integrated software like X-Plane, Air Manager, and Realty XP, costing around $700 for core software and a Knobster, plus additional costs for physical controls, a capable computer, and monitors, totaling approximately $5200 or more.
- Pilots flying in certain international regions, such as Iraq, Turkey, and Pakistan, routinely experience severe GPS jamming and spoofing, which can lead to critical navigation failures, dangerous false indications, and a strong need for recurrent training in GPS failure scenarios.
- The U.S. Coast Guard is officially considered a branch of the United States Armed Forces, despite not being part of the Department of Defense, functioning as both a federal law enforcement agency and a military branch within the Department of Homeland Security.
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