Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Flight Simulator
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Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Flight Simulator
$14,999.00
Lead Time: 3-4 Weeks
Experience the Ultimate in Flight Training & Entertainment with the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 G1000 Simulator.
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A Truly Immersive Flight Experience
The cockpit of this flight simulator is meticulously designed to replicate the Cessna 172, offering an authentic, real-world flying environment. Every detail is engineered for realism and functionality, ensuring you feel the same experience as flying the actual aircraft.
Note: Windows OS only — not compatible with Mac.
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Base Package: Cessna 172 G1000 Cockpit
Price: $14,999
The Base Package includes everything you need to begin your flight simulation experience. Fully assembled and ready to go, the cockpit features:
- Cabinet w/ Panel & Glareshield: A precise reproduction of the real-world layout, creating a truly authentic cockpit atmosphere.
- Cockpit Frame: A robust, commercial-grade cockpit frame with the cabinet and all listed controls securely fastened and pre-installed. Comes complete with a built-in manual holder for added convenience.
- Magnetic Compass: An essential navigation tool for maintaining course, particularly in visual flight conditions or when relying on basic navigation skills. In this simulator, the magnetic compass is highly accurate and responsive, helping you develop key piloting skills while staying true to real-world flying.
- Yoke: A responsive, high-quality yoke that accurately simulates the tactile feel of the Cessna 172, putting you in complete control.
- G1000 Avionics Suite: Featuring fully functional PFD, MFD, and Audio Panel, the system includes two large displays, knobs, buttons, and touch functionality for the most realistic avionics experience possible.
- C172 Switch Panel: Offers precise control over your aircraft’s lighting and electrical systems. Four dimming knobs allow you to adjust the brightness of the G-1000 display, multi-instrument panel, glare shield light, and pedestal fuel tank selector. A standby battery tester with a green LED indicator lets you monitor the battery’s status. Dual rocker switches provide control over the alternator & battery and avionics Bus 1 & 2, while seven additional rocker switches mirror real Cessna 172 controls, managing the beacon, landing, taxi, navigation, and strobe lights, as well as the fuel pump, pitot heat, and cabin power.
- Breaker Panel w/ Ignition: Replicates the aircraft’s electrical system and ignition with lighted fuses and a spring-return key switch, providing hands-on experience in managing electrical systems and emergencies. Includes additional switch for alternate static air, and flexible audio options via both USB-C and 3.5mm audio jacks.
- Parking Brake: Authentic function for realistic stopping power, the parking brake provides an added layer of safety by securing the aircraft and preventing unwanted movement.
- ELT Switch: Emergency Locator Transmitter switch for simulated emergency scenarios.
- Hobbs Meter: Tracks time for aircraft usage, just like in real-world aviation.
- Multi-Instrument Panel: Includes essential flight gauges such as Air Speed, Attitude, and Altimeter, offering full situational awareness.
- Flaps Panel: Controls the aircraft’s flaps with four positions: Flaps Up, 10°, 20°, and 30°. A motorized flap indicator displays real-time feedback as the flaps are adjusted.
- Throttle Quadrant: Includes Carburetor Heat, Throttle, and Mixture controls with full vernier functionality and adjustable sensitivity, enabling precise fine-tuning for optimal performance.
- Center Pedestal: Houses the fuel selector and trim controls, with motorized trim indicator and autopilot system compatibility.
- Fuel Tank Selector: Faithfully replicates the original Cessna 172 cockpit layout, offering an authentic experience of managing fuel during flight with both the fuel tank selector and shutoff valve.
- Motorized Trim Wheel: Precisely adjust your aircraft’s pitch and stability during flight with our Cessna trim wheel, designed to mirror the original in size and function. It features adjustable resistance and sensitivity for optimal control and is autopilot compatible.
- Rudder Pedals: High-fidelity pedals with realistic resistance, providing precise control over yaw and ensuring a more immersive flight experience.
- Software: Includes X-Plane 12 software. Also equipped with our proprietary Desktop Pilot SkySync and SkyView software, providing full sensitivity adjustments, precise calibrations, and seamless integration with both X-Plane 11/12 and MSFS 2020/2024.
Every element plays a crucial role in enhancing your flying skills, making this simulator a true-to-life training tool for both novice and experienced pilots alike.
Whether you’re training for your next pilot certification or just enjoying the thrill of flight simulation, the Base Package offers all the essentials to get you started.
Add-Ons to Enhance Your Experience:
1) 3 x 65” Monitor Package: $2,499
Take your flight simulation experience to the next level with this stunning, three-screen setup. This add-on package includes:
- Three 65” TVs: High-definition displays that provide an expansive, panoramic view of your virtual cockpit and the world outside.
- Stands & Mounting Hardware: Included stands and cables make the setup easy to configure and adjust to your optimal viewing angle.
The triple-monitor setup creates an immersive cockpit environment, giving you a 180° field of vision for a truly lifelike flight experience.
2) Seat/Frame: $1,699
Designed with comfort and functionality in mind, this add-on ensures you’re fully equipped for long and immersive flight sessions. It includes:
- Ergonomic Pilot Seat & Seat Frame: Fully adjustable seat (forward, backward, tilt, height) allows you to customize your flying position for optimal support during long hours of flight simulation. The seat frame easily bolts to the cockpit frame for a stable, unified setup that keeps everything in place.
This assembly will ensure you’re seated comfortably during every flight while keeping all your controls and displays organized and easily accessible.
3) Computer Add-On: SkyCommander PC: $4,500
To unlock the full potential of your Desktop Pilot simulator, you’ll need a high-performance computer, and SkyCommander is engineered to deliver. Developed in collaboration with X-Force PC’s expert computer engineers and Desktop Pilot’s flight simulation specialists, this powerhouse PC is optimized for seamless, lag-free flight simulation, featuring:
- High-Performance Processor & Graphics: Equipped with the latest hardware to handle the demands of flight simulators, ensuring silky smooth frame rates and realistic rendering.
- Custom Configuration: Tailored specifically for flight simulation applications, with top-tier graphics cards, processors, and memory configurations that deliver exceptional performance.
- Pre-installed Software: Flight simulation software and drivers are pre-installed, ensuring your system is ready to go out of the box.
Designed to handle the highest simulator settings and support multiple monitors, the SkyCommander add-on is built with future-proofing in mind, ensuring compatibility with upcoming software updates and improvements. Unlock the full potential of your cockpit and flight simulation software, elevating your flight experience to new levels of immersion and realism.
Why choose Desktop Pilot’s Cessna 172 Flight Simulator?
- REALISM: From the precision of the yoke to the accuracy of the G1000 avionics, every component of this simulator is built to replicate the real-world aircraft.
- FLY ANYTIME: Fly whenever you want, regardless of weather conditions. When real-world flying isn’t possible, the flight simulator is always ready, whether at home or at the flight school.
- G1000 AVIONICS: Experience a fully integrated avionics suite with a complete G1000 interface, featuring a Primary Flight Display (PFD), Multi-Function Display (MFD), and Audio Panel.
- Prefer a Steam Gauge Look?: Transform your PFD into a classic 6-pack steam gauge panel at the touch of a button, offering the best of both modern and traditional flight instrumentation.
- EMERGENCY MANUEVERS: Practicing emergency maneuvers in a flight simulator allows pilots to safely and cost-effectively develop critical skills, build confidence, and improve decision-making in high-pressure situations, all without the risk of real-world consequences. This repetition helps reinforce muscle memory, ensuring readiness for actual emergencies.
- IMMERSIVE VISUALS With the optional 3 x 65” monitor setup, you’ll have an expansive field of view that brings your flights to life.
- TRAINING-READY: Perfectly suited for flight training, this simulator provides a realistic environment for practicing maneuvers, mastering the G1000 avionics system, and honing critical skills. It offers an effective way to prepare for real-world flight by allowing you to build proficiency, increase confidence, and refine techniques in a safe and controlled setting before ever leaving the ground.
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INSTRUCTOR STATION: The X-Plane Instructor Station, used in conjunction with an iPad, enables real-time monitoring, control, and adjustment of the simulation. This setup allows instructors to provide immediate feedback and tailored guidance, enhancing the learning experience. Instructors can create custom scenarios, evaluate student performance, and ensure effective skill development, all from an iPad interface.
Note: iPad is not included - WARRANTY: We are committed to the quality of our product. The C172 Flight Simulator comes with a comprehensive one-year warranty, ensuring peace of mind and reliable performance.
- SUPPORT: Once your order is placed, you’ll be assigned a dedicated representative who will guide you through the setup process and provide ongoing product support for your flight simulator, ensuring a seamless and hassle-free experience from start to finish.
- FUTURE-PROOF: With the addition of the SkyCommander computer add-on, this system is equipped to handle future flight simulation software updates and expansions.
Get Ready to Take Flight
Whether you’re a flight sim enthusiast, aspiring aviator, seasoned pilot, or flight school seeking to enhance training, the Desktop Pilot C172 G1000 Flight Simulator is an ideal tool for improving and refining your piloting skills. With a customizable setup, it offers a high-quality, realistic flying experience that helps you sharpen critical techniques, build confidence, and accelerate your learning—whether from the comfort of home or within a professional training environment.
Note: Domestic shipping is calculated at checkout. International customers, please contact us for a shipping quote. Please note that full flight simulator packages are non-returnable.
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Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Flight Simulator
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This has been one of the best products we have had the pleasure of using!
Looks excellent. What level of FAA Certification does it have, if any?