We are finally getting moved into our new place, well unpacking and now that the weather is tolerable, working outside and getting our sheds/storage in place and things out of the garage and off the patio.
This also means I re-evaluated my workspace and decided to again move into a converted garage. Mo' Space!!!
Setting up the VolairSim I retrieved from my folks place and setting up the flight deck again I had to hunt for a video about mounting the HC Bravo Throttle to the VolairSim. Let me tell you, trying to put it in the spot where the old Logitech/Saitek throttles was NOT happening. I tried every which way to line up the holes, the mount, etc.
I took to Google and YouTube and found that someone had mounted the throttle UNDER the avionics tray. They used some aluminum angle brackets and screws. Me, well I used the plastic spacers from a TV wall mounting kit. I have LOTS of those laying around. I found some longer bolts in one of the many drawers of screws, nuts and bolts, the spacers and we were in business. Though this DOES impede using the supplied keyboard tray in its usual spot. I moved the bar for that into the middle slot usually used to a combat style stick, adjusted things and it feel like it will work.
The original throttle plate I set up so the edge would help give a bit of extra support to the front of the Bravo. It also makes a handy dandy little mouse tray/pad. The other plate for the left hand side of the chair I mounted on the lower bar coming out from the right side holding the "new" mouse tray and it now becomes a nice little drink/munchie shelf. I may print out a cup holder to screw to the plate. These days I'm always knocking my cup off the desk and what have you. So I'm going to take a page from my truck and print a high faluten cup holder.
During my hunt I came across a video about getting the Bravo's LEDs working with FS2020. I haven't tried it yet, but from the video it has much promise!
Once my workshop, office and flight area are clean enough to show off, I'll add some pictures.
It will be nice to get back in the air after a few months of stress.