Flight Simulator PC
- Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8600, 3.33 GHz, 1333 FSB, 6 MB cache
- Graphics
- ASUS EAH4870 DK Radeon HD4870, 1 GB GDDR5, 256-bit
- Mainboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45T-DS3R
- Memory
- Corsair XMS3 DHX, 2 × 2 GB, 1600 MHz DDR3
- Power supply
- 650 W
Drzewiecki Design archive
Home Cockpit: Technical Information
The final period specification of the simulator: computers, software, flight controls, avionics modules, cooling and estimated build cost.
Final configuration documented in 2009
Period specification. The names and values below describe the cockpit as it existed around 2009. They are preserved as archive data and should not be interpreted as current hardware or software recommendations.
Computer specifications
The workload was divided between a dedicated Flight Simulator computer and a client computer running supporting applications and displays.
Client PC
- Processor
- Intel Pentium 4 D630 CPU, 3.00 GHz × 2 (wording preserved from the original specification)
- Graphics
- Pine XFX GeForce 6800 XTreme, 256 MB GDDR3, 256-bit × 2
- Mainboard
- Gigabyte 8N-SLI Pro
- Memory
- 2 GB DDR2
- Power supply
- Mode Com ATX FEEL LC-B400, 400 W (PF)
Cockpit software
The preserved software stack was centred on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and distributed across the two networked PCs.
- Operating system
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Flight simulator
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004
- Weather engine
- Active Sky 6.5
- Enhanced textures
- Ground Environment Pro; Cielosim Instant Enhancer
- Roads, railways and coastlines
- Ultimate Terrain USA; Ultimate Terrain Europe; Ultimate Terrain Eastern Europe; Ultimate Terrain Alaska & Canada
- Global terrain mesh
- FS Global 2008
- Glass-cockpit displays
- vasFMC; FreeFD
- Sound environment
- Project Magenta pmSounds
- Flight-management computer
- vasFMC
- Aircraft model
- Project Open Sky Boeing 737-900ER
- Fuel planning
- Boeing 737NG Fuel Planner by Ross A. Carlson
Cockpit hardware
Flight controls
- CH Products Flight Sim Yoke
- CH Products Pro Pedals
- Logitech WingMan Attack 2
- Logitech WingMan Force 3D
GoFlight modules
- GF-MCP Pro
- GF-EFIS
- GF-LGT
- GF-P8
- GF-46 × 2
- GF-166 × 2
- GF-T8 × 3
Safety equipment
- 1 kg BC fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Cooling and ventilation
Thermal management was essential in the enclosed cabin because the computers, monitors, lighting and pilot all contributed heat.
Cabin airflow
Six fans ventilated the cockpit, with three working together through dedicated ducts.
Computer cooling
The Flight Simulator computer used a liquid-cooling system.
Room climate
Air conditioning maintained approximately 22°C in the room, with the cabin normally remaining below 24°C.
Period cost estimate
The complete cockpit was estimated to have cost approximately:
USD 7,500 at the time of construction
