AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  "The Kiwi" is born!          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Flight Simulation View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Jay Honeck Guest Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:13 am    Post subject: "The Kiwi" is born! I'm new to this group, so you'll pardon the intrusion (I usually hang out over on rec.aviation.piloting), but I thought this might be of interest to flight simulator aficianados: ******************************************************************************************************** Our new flight simulator cockpit -- quickly dubbed "The Kiwi" by its creator -- has arrived at our aviation themed hotel! See it here: http://www.alexisparkinn.com/the_kiwi_is_born.htm Keith, our A&P mechanic (and designer of The Kiwi) is simply remarkable. He is able to think and "see" 3-dimensionally, and was thus able to cut and weld an ergonomically-correct "cockpit" that incorporated our CH-brand rudder pedals and yoke, along with an electrically adjustable seat, height-adjustable yoke mount, and wheels (so that the whole contraption can be moved about easily. Being made from steel, it is HEAVY) in just a matter of hours -- all without plans! Most amazing of all -- he refused to take any money for it, saying that he just "threw it together" from "old parts laying around the hangar"... THAT is true friendship -- and I think our "Kiwi" beats the "Instant Cockpit" that retails for hundreds of dollars! Stop by the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, in Iowa City, IA, some day, and I'll let you take 'er for a spin... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Back to top CriticalMass Guest Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:12 am    Post subject: Re: "The Kiwi" is born! Jay Honeck wrote: Quote: I'm new to this group, so you'll pardon the intrusion (I usually hang out over on rec.aviation.piloting), but I thought this might be of interest to flight simulator aficianados: ******************************************************************************************************** Our new flight simulator cockpit -- quickly dubbed "The Kiwi" by its creator -- has arrived at our aviation themed hotel! Jay, I know your post has been here for ages, but, since there's been no replies, I guess you've figured out by now that on this group, it's a bunch of gamers. They're not gonna' come flying over to the hotel. It's a sim thing - no mobility's involved. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Flight Simulation All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.