It has never been easier to build an impressive flight simulator cockpit. High definition displays are cheap, computers are fast, the software is outstanding, and there are so many choices for flight controls. But you may be starting off with just a keyboard, mouse, and a monitor - so how do you make that into a realistic home airplane cockpit? My comprehensive e-learning courses teach you how to build an aircraft cockpit or a functional framework for your controls. This improves your interface with your simulator software and enhances the realism.

The DIY Flight Sims suite of projects has something for everyone. Choose the project that best suits your needs, enroll in the online course, and start building. Each course includes step-by-step instructions with video clips, illustrations, diagrams, and print-out templates. You can view the course on any device, even tablets and smart phones. Plus, you get free access to the Builder Academy where you learn all the basic DIY Flight Sim construction techniques. Your local home improvement store sells the building materials you will need.