{"product_id":"desktop-pilot-cessna-172-flight-simulator-base-package","title":"Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDesktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Base Package is a fully assembled home cockpit built around an authentic reproduction of the Cessna 172 cabinet, panel, and glareshield. Every control, gauge, and switch is pre-installed and calibrated before it reaches you, giving home cockpit builders a complete general aviation training platform straight out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-Grade Cockpit Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precise reproduction of the Cessna 172 cabinet, panel, and glareshield with all controls pre-installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Flight Control Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a responsive yoke, high-fidelity rudder pedals, and a motorized trim wheel with adjustable resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarb Heat, Throttle, and Mixture Quadrant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full vernier functionality with adjustable sensitivity, matching the real Cessna 172 layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eG1000 Avionics Suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully functional PFD, MFD, and audio panel across two large displays with tactile knobs and buttons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti Instrument Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, and Altimeter for complete situational awareness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eC172 Switch Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dimming knobs, dual rocker switches, and additional switches for beacon, landing, taxi, nav, strobe lights, fuel pump, pitot heat, and cabin power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlaps Panel and Parking Brake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-position motorized flaps indicator plus an authentic parking brake for realistic ground handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreaker Panel with Ignition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighted fuses, spring-return key switch, alternate static air switch, and USB-C and 3.5mm audio jacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Software:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ships with X-Plane 12 plus Desktop Pilot SkySync and SkyView software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is built for serious home cockpit builders who want a single, fully assembled Cessna 172 platform, flight students working toward a pilot certificate, real-world pilots practicing procedures between lessons, and sim pilots ready to move up from individual peripherals to a complete cockpit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDevice Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete Cessna 172 cockpit with panel, controls, avionics, and furniture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Plane 12 included, X-Plane 11 and MSFS 2020\/2024 supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Mac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB, USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlight Controls Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYoke, rudder pedals, motorized trim wheel, throttle quadrant, flaps panel, parking brake\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvionics Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG1000 Suite (PFD, MFD, audio panel), Multi Instrument Panel, Magnetic Compass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eElectrical Panels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC172 switch panel, breaker panel with ignition, ELT switch, Hobbs meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel and Pedestal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel tank selector, shutoff valve, center pedestal with trim controls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX-Plane 12, Desktop Pilot SkySync, Desktop Pilot SkyView\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial-grade cockpit frame and cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich flight simulators is the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package compatible with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cessna 172 Base Package ships with X-Plane 12 included and is also compatible with X-Plane 11 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 on Windows and Mac.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package plug and play, or does it require setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base Package arrives fully assembled and pre-installed. Connect it to your PC, install the included SkySync and SkyView software, and it is calibrated and ready to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package work with VR headsets and other peripherals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Base Package is a physical cockpit built to be flown either with monitors or a VR headset, since all flight controls and switches are operated by feel rather than by sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package arrive ready to use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every control, gauge, and switch is fully assembled and pre-installed at the factory, so the Base Package is ready to fly with minimal setup once it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Flight Sim Foundry offer financing for the Desktop Pilot Cessna 172 Cockpit Furniture Base Package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Flight Sim Foundry offers flexible financing options so you can build your cockpit today and pay over time. Visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/financing\"\u003efinancing page\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products sold at Flight Sim Foundry come backed by the manufacturer warranty. We also stand behind every purchase with our customer first support team. If you experience any issues, contact us at 1-656-333-8005 or visit our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty-policy\"\u003eWarranty Policy page\u003c\/a\u003e for full details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Flight Sim Foundry?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Flight Sim Foundry, we make it easy to get the right gear at the best price. Every order ships free with no sales tax, and our Low Price Guarantee means you never overpay. 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