How To "See" Your Flight Sim Controls In VR 🔥

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
  • How to see in virtual reality while on PC? This is for folks using VR headsets on PC and need to learn how to "see" their PC hardware. These are practical steps to use your area.
    I explain how to best see and use your hardware while flying in VR!
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    0:00 Intro
    1:22 My Purpose
    1:48 How to use Controls in VR - Muscle Memory
    3:00 What is a SIM PIT?
    4:09 My SIM PIT
    5:40 I love coffee... lol
    5:54 Item 1 - Non Rolling Chair
    7:04 Item 2 - (scotch) Tape
    8:31 Item 3 - Velcro!
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Komentáře • 160

  • @marshw13
    @marshw13 Před 7 měsíci +5

    your content is consistently superlative. how do you not have 100k subscribers?

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      I appreciate the feedback! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Kralasaurusx
    @Kralasaurusx Před 7 měsíci +2

    It's cool that you go the extra mile(s) beyond ATC and also get into flying. I bet it helps with your awareness as an ATC - even if it's sim experience. Thanks for sharing this info for simmers and keeping the skies safe in real life

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 6 měsíci

      Yeah, I think it definitely does. I also go flying any time I get an invite lol.

  • @MeariToSutefu
    @MeariToSutefu Před 7 měsíci +2

    Your tips are super relevant and helpful for most people, great video!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you for sharing that feedback.
      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @simwirx
    @simwirx Před 7 měsíci +2

    2:22
    For some reason that shot just looks so good. Great sense of speed with great visuals! Nice vid! Thx!

  • @brad_neal
    @brad_neal Před 5 měsíci +1

    Really nice content. Love the way you explain things.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks Brad! I’m working on more videos now!

  • @SAINTMusicOfficial
    @SAINTMusicOfficial Před 7 dny +1

    Whoa, this is SO COOL! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @belgeode
    @belgeode Před 7 měsíci +8

    OUR SPONSOR. COFFEE!! 🤣😂🤣☠

  • @_zeranom
    @_zeranom Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome video 👍thx Jose. Sim pit…I didn’t knew this word before. I totally agree with you. But I am using a rolling gaming chair but with stop-wheels. So everytime when I am on ground, it’s in a stop position. I like your sponsor „coffee“ 😂I have the same (but I will sent a link to your video on Starbucks…maybe you can make a deal). I highly recommend a motion sim rig for you. This is an ultimate VR flight experience 🤩✈️ happy flight and greets from EDDM

  • @lwrbounceandslide
    @lwrbounceandslide Před 7 měsíci +1

    Awesome video, The power of the beard is real!!! Great VR help content!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Thank you my bro!

  • @yornav
    @yornav Před 7 měsíci +4

    I built myself a throttle quadrant with VR in mind and made it so that I can easily handle it blind, by the way the knobs are aligned.
    I can fully relate to the ‘non rolling chair’ tip. 😅

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      That’s awesome! Sometimes custom making it is the way to go.

  • @PatrickKline
    @PatrickKline Před 5 měsíci +1

    I’ve been looking for a video like this since I got my Quest 3 to play on DCS. Thank you.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome! Check out my current rig that I use, it really helps with immersion I think. ITs a DIY $200 wood frame.
      czcams.com/video/0pawV3DBW-g/video.html

  • @PaiChen
    @PaiChen Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great advice video

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad it was helpful!
      What sim do you fly or race in VR?

  • @larrysouthern5098
    @larrysouthern5098 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Haven't taken the vr plunge but you have helped me a lot.... thanks..( an old school simmer)...DIY IS THE BEST!!!

  • @vitopass123
    @vitopass123 Před 5 měsíci +1

    New to the Channel, Great Video. Thank you

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for the kind words and welcome!
      Plenty more content coming up. Are you Real pilot or sim/VR pilot?

  • @bushpilotgj
    @bushpilotgj Před 7 měsíci +6

    Thank you Jose for another great video! Nice to see someone that has all the toys realize that not all of us can afford the "state of the art" stuff. Your presentation, explanations and suggestions are spot on and much appreciated. Keep making these videos!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! I want other people to enjoy the hobby as much as I do and I know at times it can feel overwhelming between hardware and software settings. I "try" to keep things simple as simplicity is the key for VR simmers to enjoy the hobby.
      I have had days where its all complex, nothing is working right and I down right get frustrated as I simply want to fly.
      I want to encourage folks and share tips when I see often the same issue or question comes up so they too can enjoy the experience more.
      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @miamiplanespotting
    @miamiplanespotting Před 7 měsíci +1

    great video!!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 thank you brother!

  • @quantumjim45
    @quantumjim45 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the comment about flying mostly at night and SR/SS which I used to do IRL. I think I'll move that way (XP11/12) Just got Quest 3 using link cable and XP11 won't let me check VR box. Ancient Rift worked no problem-except too blurry! Keep on keeping pilots safe and us simmers informed!

  • @nealsandy8464
    @nealsandy8464 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I got distracted by the Florida view. Lol i grew up in the state and cant wait to see it from that view in VR.

  • @dorj4711
    @dorj4711 Před měsícem +2

    For the rolling chair solution, just put an old 👞 shoe under one of the wheels on back of the chair, no need to change ur chair.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před měsícem

      If you watch my last video I found a really cool solution to it!

  • @OriginalThisAndThat
    @OriginalThisAndThat Před 4 měsíci +1

    9:00 laughed a bit for this runner mouse mishap. Can relate.

  • @Avetorro
    @Avetorro Před 7 měsíci +1

    I just mount every to the arms of my chair and then use rough and smooth Velcro on buttons so i can feel my way round then. Works for me, never need to take the headset off.

  • @mrpatton01
    @mrpatton01 Před 7 měsíci +2

    exactly! be patient and learn to find the keys and mouse , or even your cup of coffee without pass thru. i have zero issue's using them all.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Yup! Now while in VR, I have found that STRAWS are amazing lol, even in can of beer. Can over glass so you don't knock it over and have broken glass and beer everywhere lol.

    • @plaxy100
      @plaxy100 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@theVRpilot with cans rotate the tab and the hole there is an excellent straw holder so your not pinching the straw on the sharp edge

  • @bjrnchrstn
    @bjrnchrstn Před 7 měsíci +1

    For dcs get a leap motion and calibrate your virtual hands with your simpit. Works like a charm.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      I have one here, I never opened it. I should try it!

  • @rustykoenig3566
    @rustykoenig3566 Před 5 měsíci +2

    For rolling char... In your pit where you place your chair, put like 2 long screws into the base on both sides of each wheel, depending on how your wheels are it might take 4 screws each wheel on all 4 sides of each wheel. When you play just drop your chair with the wheels being placed in the center of the screws you put in... now the chair will NOT roll around and when you want to use it elsewhere, just simply pick it up and replace it on the floor and it rolls again.
    And it takes care of the next thing too... consistency in the placement of the chair to be the same everytime... the "locking screws" that keep it from rolling... they will NEVER move so when you lock the chair from rolling around... it wont roll around IN THE SAME POSITION/LOCATION every single time.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Excellent advice. That is a simple solution too! Thanks for sharing.

    • @Factsfun-kg4xc
      @Factsfun-kg4xc Před 5 měsíci +1

      if you have a 3D printer which you should, because who can live without one :D just Print some Office chair wheel chock. i used that before i build my sim rig. and it works perfectly!

  • @DS-ze7yc
    @DS-ze7yc Před 7 měsíci +2

    Vr for real people. Love it

  • @alanharrington
    @alanharrington Před 5 měsíci +2

    Another great accessory for flight siming to replace most if not all of your keyboard is the Razer Tartarus V2. It's design ensures you can find the key you want just by feel. It takes up very little room in your setup. Check it out, you'll never go back to using a keyboard in a VR flight sim.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Great suggestion, I’ll check it out.

  • @jvazquez53
    @jvazquez53 Před 7 měsíci +2

    for "muscle memory" I use these small silicone dots from Amazon, I stuck them on my most used keys.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Another real world pilot and simmer said he uses those as well! Great advice!
      Thanks for sharing that!

  • @EyesFoward
    @EyesFoward Před měsícem +1

    Dwamn! Is that a Thrustmaster Cougar throttle I see on your left? Mine is still going strong and use it every day but yours look like brand new. Good to see.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 25 dny

      Yes it is! It is holding up well! Did you see the Thrustmaster AVA? Looks interesting.

    • @EyesFoward
      @EyesFoward Před 25 dny

      @@theVRpilot Yup. Never saw that one coming. Thanks for the headsup.
      I'm still using my cougar to this day, even though I have repaired a number of times it is still going like new. I have the UberNxt mod on the Joystick from all those years. I'm not letting it go.
      Thx for replying.

  • @Oliver-38911
    @Oliver-38911 Před 7 měsíci +12

    HEy, it's so simple to have a real working solution: 1. Virtual Desktop: You can setup a color that is used for "Green Screening". F.E. define a rare Color as Alpha Color . 2. in AAO: Create an In-Game Panel (WEB FIP) with that color. place it somehere in the plane below the Windows where your real Hardware is . Using Virtual Deskopt: Now you see the passthrough inside the cockpit allways at the same place inside the VR game.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +3

      That’s great! I’ll look into that more.
      I think I actually tried it and it was weird but cool, but I turned it off because I didn’t have time to mess with it.
      But I spent all of 5 minutes with that on.
      It was cool seeing both.

    • @Oliver-38911
      @Oliver-38911 Před 7 měsíci

      @@theVRpilot yeah, turning it just "on" with standard color let all the color occurancies in the sim be transparent. i think you need to define a rare color (and almost no range) . and then place a solid color bar (as a web-fip) into the sim.

    • @travisashby
      @travisashby Před 7 měsíci +3

      Is there a tutorial for this?

    • @Oliver-38911
      @Oliver-38911 Před 7 měsíci

      @@travisashby not yet... there are tutorials for creating web FIPs with behringer X-Touch Mini and AAO .. just combine all informations. Maybe its a good idea for @theVRPilot to be the first :-)

    • @richardmehalick9076
      @richardmehalick9076 Před 3 měsíci

      I tried this, but I got jitters really bad. When Reality Mixer is off, no jitters.

  • @pigsfly6043
    @pigsfly6043 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've been looking to get a trackball. However, I've never used one before. Would would you recommend, the ball controlled by your thumb or one of the ones with it in the middle? I feel like maybe in the middle I would like but then the buttons are spread on eother side.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Great Question! I had also never used one before.
      This might come down to personal preference but I will give you my feedback as I have owned both.
      I first purchased the model with the Trackball on the left side,
      amzn.to/46W4Gx6, controlled by the thumb in February of 21. I really enjoyed it, I think I dropped it and broke it (BEFORE VELCRO haha) and then purchased one that had higher reviews and I thought I would like it more...
      amzn.to/40ohBFy with the ball in the middle.
      Annnnd while I still have it to this day, I REALLY dont like it lol. But it isnt critical. I prefer the thumb control mouse and the way the scroll wheel was as it was traditional.
      The ball in the middle setup has a scroll wheel that surrounds the ball, its meh.
      I think this really might be a personal preference thing. Try to check a local store, or order both and return one. Or try one lol. Idk. I should just buy the Elecom model as my hand felt more natural using it.
      Another thing to consider is this. I had it quite LOW, to my right, by my waist. The model with the track ball in the middle did work better as I remember my hand felt funky trying to grip the unit properly.
      But if it is going to be set above your waist, I think the unit with the ball on the left, and standard scroll wheel and extra buttons is ideal!
      I hope that was as clear as mud and it helps! lol
      lmk what you decide and how it goes for you. I am curious.
      Either way, this will be better than a standard mouse!
      - Jose

    • @pigsfly6043
      @pigsfly6043 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @theVRpilot thanks for the insight. I didn't realize the middle ball didn't have traditional scrolling. That alone makes me lean towards the thumb control.
      Edit: just checked and this is one of the ones I saved in my amazon cart.

  • @gromm93
    @gromm93 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Loved this video!
    Interestingly enough, because I've been so into VR and DCS in particular with its clickable cockpits, one feature of *that* game is to assign right and left mouse buttons to some other buttons, on some other device. I gave up one of the hat switches on my HOTAS for that functionality. Now, I just look with my headset crosshairs at the cockpit controls I want to manipulate, and use that hat. It works in every aircraft, I don't have to switch HOTAS controls for different planes, and my controls are consistent for everything.
    It's not entirely true-to-life to have your landing gear switch be an F-16 hat control, but it sure is handy!
    Speaking of the F-16 controller, I noticed in your video that you're using the old Thrustmaster Cougar throttle. What did you have to do to get it working independently of the original joystick? Mine required a hacksaw and hot glue to change a few things. ;)

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing that tip!
      Correct I am using the older Cougar Throttle. So what you don't see is that the original joystick is behind the monitor! LOL. I simply never used it. So I had Honeycomb Yoke, A10 Joystick to the right, and that Cougar Joystick behind the monitor just hanging out lol.
      But I enjoyed having both A-10 and F-16 throttle available, and then unfortunately my A-10 Throttle died over night.
      I think it can still be fixed as Thrustmaster quoted me $75 for the parts. I'll give that a shot soon.

    • @gromm93
      @gromm93 Před 7 měsíci

      @@theVRpilot hah!
      I forgot to add that I bought a Leo Bodnar joystick controller board for my throttle body. It handily had 3 more axis controls left after the throttle and all the switches in the throttle handle, so I hooked up an Ethernet port and built some rudder pedals with toe brakes!
      It was a bit of a project, and it took... I think 3 months to complete. If I were going to do it all again though, I'd just plunk down $700 for the Thrustmaster pendular rudder pedals like everyone else does though.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      @gromm93 dude, I have one too and I made a custom DCS panel on a Lego box from my kids lol. It’s rough but I had fun making it. And it worked!

    • @richardhockey8442
      @richardhockey8442 Před 5 měsíci +1

      There's a guy on the DCS forums (input devices -> thrustmaster), rel4y who built a USB mod for the TM Cougar Throttle that uses a cheap microcontroller to act as a proper USB interface so you can use the throttle as a standalone USB device (he also makes hall effect sensor mods for the main throttle axis, which require the USB mod to function). Unfortunately I recently managed to damage the USB port on my modded cougar throttle and I am waiting to hear back from rel4y about getting a replacement but he's been a bit quiet.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      @@richardhockey8442 :( if he write back let me know lol

  • @PhantomMark
    @PhantomMark Před 7 měsíci +1

    I have a lot of WinWin kit here , I don't use the face gasket on my Quest3, so I get a good peek gap below. I trimmed the lower section of my Pico4 and Q2 just the same for the same reason.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Interesting, thanks for sharing.
      I need to try that.

  • @joerihuffmeijer3247
    @joerihuffmeijer3247 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Muscle memory is still my best friend. Combined with my X-touch mini and I have all the buttons and rotaries I need for msfs.

  • @hoykoya3382
    @hoykoya3382 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm used to my flight control peripherals' positions that I don't need to see them to grab on to them. 😂

  • @brandonbinder5572
    @brandonbinder5572 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Where is that blue edge light behind you from!! So neat!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 6 měsíci

      If you Google, taxi way edge light you will find them on EBay and Etsy.
      This was a gift from a friend.

  • @Dronerangerspro
    @Dronerangerspro Před 5 měsíci +1

    I finally got to try flying flight sim on the Xbox with my quest 3 and it just pretty much made it like playing on a big screen except it would not work with my turtle beach flight quadrant. Just curious if you have tried that combination with ms fsL

  • @jameshall5835
    @jameshall5835 Před 4 měsíci +1

    This was really good and timely for me. I’m relatively new to all this. I did buy the X-Touch Mini for added and VR-viewable solution. I have my HOTAS mounted on my rolling office chair using monitor arms and Velcro. Two words - gaffers tape ! It works. Also holds the rudder pedals in place. I’m going to try a kneeboard with a trackball mouse Velcro’ed and see how that goes. In DCS, there’s a setting for placing the mouse cursor where you are looking in VR, so that should help. See ya on Discord.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 4 měsíci

      Awesome! Thanks for the feedback.
      I plan on doing a few more similar to this to help new folks out.
      What are you biggest issues with Vr so far?

    • @jameshall5835
      @jameshall5835 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@theVRpilot I’m so new to VR, I don’t have enough in it to make an informed response. Playing games like Alyx is awesome. I used to fly for real back in my day (Senaca III) and the lack of tactile feedback is unnatural. We didn’t have EFIS back then and airspace had weird names like ARSA ! I see things like InfuseVR and see a bright future.

  • @gsxr1000jt
    @gsxr1000jt Před 5 měsíci +1

    @thevrpilot I'm into all things flightsims. Lol ie DCS, msgs, x plane, p3d etc. but Dcs is my main SIM to play. I have a lot of accessories like yourself, warthog hotas, cougar mfds etc. I'm about to buy a winwing topgun mips package for around $900.00. Do you own this package? If so can you tell me how well it works with DCS, pros/cons and what warranty does it come with? I heard a lot of concerning reviews so I'm trying to get real players reviews before I drop $900 plus another $387 on control panel accessories for my f18c. Thanks ahead of time.

  • @Leonardo_davinci_
    @Leonardo_davinci_ Před 3 měsíci +1

    If you are a professional pilot and still an FO , I fairly understand the reason behind to seat in the right hand seats, for many reasons actually: to practice procedures, muscle memory ,proficiency checks , etc...

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes! Great point. I thought of that after as h saw some videos of folks doing exactly that.

    • @Leonardo_davinci_
      @Leonardo_davinci_ Před 3 měsíci

      @@theVRpilot yes 😄 exactly , unless It's time for captain upgrade, then makes sense to move to captain side, to really finally practice muscle memory on the left hand side when you really need to succeed in training and line training, checks .. nice video by the way, thanks so much for sharing! 😊

  • @mattedwards3648
    @mattedwards3648 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I've chopped out the underside of most of my VR headset's facial interfaces (like the Quest Pro comes stock) so I can look under the VR at my SimPit and see my switches and buttons. It's a poor man's passthrough and very similar to how NVGs are used in RL. With Falcon BMS I can use it to see my second monitor's MFD displays behind my TM MFDs for a little more clarity for TGP work. The light bleed/stability loss isn't bad for flight sims.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Great tip! I could see that working. I have heard that folks take the Quest 3 and upgrade to the Halo Style head strap, remove the face insert and the result is similar to what you described.

  • @seebarry4068
    @seebarry4068 Před 5 měsíci

    You can buy solid rubber feet to replace the caster wheels on your chair.

  • @halithsha2975
    @halithsha2975 Před 6 měsíci +1

    How to setup the quest 3 with the hotas. I am new to this kindly provide some setup guide. How do we play with hotas in VR

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      I am editing a video showing how to build a budget sim pit setup. Should be up within a week or so.

  • @dathyr1
    @dathyr1 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the video and information. I have been doing this kind of method with my SIM racing games for quite a while. I know where everything is around me while being in my VR. headset Most the time it isasy because of just using the steering wheel and pedals.
    I don't do Flight SIM games even though I do have the Microsoft Flight Simulator installed on my gaming computer. I know very little about doing airplane control operations even though I was a "crew chief" on a real C-130 4 engine turbo prop aircraft in the Air Force during the Viet Nam years. Got to fly in the plane where ever the went and helped maintain and pre flight the aircraft before the crew came out to fly.
    Maybe someday I will start learning how to use MSFS game and flying different planes. Be neat if I could find a C-130 aircraft that works in the game and learn to fly it. I did sit in the co-pilots seat with a pilot when he was doing some testing after repairs.
    Again, thanks for the video. take care.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 25 dny

      Cheers! Flying Sims in VR really are next level. Its like racing... but better... haha. Lmk if you try it and what you think of it!

  • @AdamsOlympia
    @AdamsOlympia Před 7 měsíci

    What is the throttle you're using just behind the Warthog throttle? I've had the Warthog joystick and MFG Crosswind ruddar pedals for years but never got around to getting a good throttle since becoming sidetracked with my sim racing hobby. Would love to find one thats good value for money and get back into flight sims.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Hey! So believe it or not that is a Thrust-master Cougar Hotas, so it’s an OG F-16 metal throttle, it actually has to connect to the joystick (that’s behind the monitor out of sight) via serial cable, and the joystick connects via USB to the PC.
      I would suggest take a look at WinWings new products and Thrustmaster.
      Also consider your favorite fighter jet and maybe get a HOTAS that closer resembles that.
      You can obviously fly everything, but if you plane to rock the F16 the most, grab something that matches (if it fits your budget).
      I’d love to get my hands on the newer Thrustmaster Throttle and Winwing and do reviews on them.

    • @peterregan8691
      @peterregan8691 Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@theVRpilotI modded my hotas cougar throttle to be stand-alone by fitting a Leo Bodnar BU0836X card inside it. I also modded the handle to be vertical so I can use it with jet fighters plus also as a helicopter collective. Works great!

  • @naterivera1
    @naterivera1 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Nice, where are you controlling? I'm at MCO

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Hey Man! Cool! Spent 15 years at MIA now I’m at TPA! I can almost see MCO from here lol.

  • @windshearahead7012
    @windshearahead7012 Před 5 měsíci

    1:53 damn. Where did you get that runway edge light

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 2 měsíci

      A gift from a friend, you can check Etsy or Ebay or google it and find different items.

  • @gjsxnobody7534
    @gjsxnobody7534 Před 3 měsíci +1

    any idea on how to get a second person into the cockpit with you, in VR, possibly in different physical location? like a buddy, or flight instructor? seeing the same thing as you.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 3 měsíci +1

      That’s a great question that u see often.
      At this point the only way I know how isn’t technically supported and simply requires a second PC with a second VR headset.
      DCS has multi cockpit support, and VTOL

    • @gjsxnobody7534
      @gjsxnobody7534 Před 3 měsíci

      @@theVRpilot I'm ok with a second PC, and second VR, but could we both be inside a 172? or CRJ? same cockpit? and touch same things?

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 3 měsíci

      @@gjsxnobody7534 I think so, but it’s not perfect just yet.
      Start here and maybe check CZcams for some examples.
      Shared cockpit is a request the community has made to Microsoft but they have taken upon themselves while we wait for a response.
      github.com/Sequal32/yourcontrols
      forums.flightsimulator.com/t/shared-cockpit-multiplayer-as-of-2023/595932

  • @tomaszwota1465
    @tomaszwota1465 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Muscle memory, basically. Even if we had mixed reality capability to see the simpit when looking down... I don't think I'd want to. I mean, my simpit is pretty cool, but it doesn't look anything like a Viggen or Anton. I want the authentic cockpit in VR.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +1

      So true, I have thought of that. Even if I can see my sim pit, if it looks like a C172 but I am in an F-16 its going to break immersion lol.
      I prefer to focus on muscle memory and having a proper fixed simpit.
      It doesn't have to be big or fancy, just fixed.

  • @fizo444
    @fizo444 Před 7 měsíci +1

    InfuseVR by YawVR should be coming out pretty soon which will let you let you bring fully functional 3D models of your peripherals into your vr cockpit, place them wherever you want, and scale them to whatever size you want. I think it's supposed to be compatible with any vr game.... but def don't quote me on that cause I could be wrong. I think it will only work for Quest 2, 3, and Pro, Pico, and possibly Pimax Crystal at launch.... at least to see your hands.... hmm that would be a good question for me to ask them. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to bring a peripheral into a game while using a G2 or something and just not be able to see your hands... it could still help out I would think. Anyway, I don't think every peripheral will be available at launch but they said the list will keep growing.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes, I have seen this! I will look into this more as I was excited and think this could help simmers.
      Thanks for the reminder!
      Happy Flying!

  • @fluoxethine
    @fluoxethine Před 6 měsíci

    For drinks - an unspillable cup such as for example the Mighty Mug.

  • @richardmehalick9076
    @richardmehalick9076 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’m good with your suggestions but when it comes to flying with ATC where I cant remember all of the instructions (COM radio, etc) I need to write these things down. In VR I dont want to lift my headset much if at all. I am trying out voice attack now but it doesn’t always work and the ATC controller gets impatient. I just wish I had s good solution for VR.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 3 měsíci

      Great point, some folks have suggested using a Wacom tablet.
      I have one in my shopping cart and I’m considering checking that out as an alternative but it’s not a native feature unfortunately and might require some tweaking.

  • @kennyk4134
    @kennyk4134 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I strap my trackball mouse to my right leg . I find it easier as you can feel where the mouse is .

  • @LouLope
    @LouLope Před 3 měsíci

    On the Quest 3

  • @markrogers7304
    @markrogers7304 Před 7 měsíci

    What I did in the past to stop my chair from rolling, get rubber caster wheels with brakes. I lock 2 wheels and it didn't move on hard floors.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Great tip, thanks for sharing. I am sure someone will find this valuable.

  • @karmabasedj8184
    @karmabasedj8184 Před 7 měsíci +1

    You didnt mention InfuseVR?

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I was learning about that recently and will talk about that soon.
      This is a simpler start for beginners but yes, thats looking to be a good alternative .

  • @estebann.8700
    @estebann.8700 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What airport are you at as atc?

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 4 měsíci

      Hey at KTPA! Tower and TRACON

  • @j.scustomcycles9350
    @j.scustomcycles9350 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I would add : keep flying the same 2 or 3 crafts. It takes time to master an aircraft like a pro. Set some failiures (easy on Xplane) and fly IFR . You will be so familiar with your controlers and button box you wont have to look for them.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Solid advice! I fly an F-16, C414, B737 and C172.
      4, all different, but I have spent so much time in them across the years and different sims that I love.

  • @malthus101
    @malthus101 Před 3 měsíci +1

    so htf do I do this with a "RealSimGear" full dual-Garmin1000 set up?! 🧐😳

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Same concept, the more complex your gear it works better I think.
      Your muscle memory is key to this.
      If you have something like that I would hope you have a dedicated sim pit. The dedicated sim pit allows your chair and G1000 setup to be in the same place at all times, so your muscle memory in VR will be greatly improved.
      I have two videos coming out with in the next few weeks, one will be a tour of my SimPit and I will discuss how I’m able to have an improved VR experienced because of it due to increased muscle memory performance, amongst showing all the hardware on it. I will then have a video tutorial on how to build the exact same Simpit from scratch for under $200.
      I’m finishing the PDF instructions now and editing the video.
      But again, you want to have your chair, and hardware be in the same place allowing for your muscle memory to be accurate as you reach out in VR time and time again.
      Cheers
      Jose

    • @malthus101
      @malthus101 Před 3 měsíci

      @@theVRpilotthanks - I'm new to it all but just learning as much as I can. Love the idea of VR for the immersion, but also want as much "hardware" to make the sim as real as possible. Does the VR get programmed where objects are? Or do you just need to place them in the simpit as close to reality as possible, then "feel" your way to them until muscle memory takes over? And I presume what you are clicking on the hardware is updating in the software/VR? (I've never used VR before hehe) but then again, if using really realistic hardware like those G1000 screens, there's no point having the VR! tricky.

  • @hooperjp1701
    @hooperjp1701 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thought you would have info about chroma features of VD. Should clarify video title.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      I appreciate the feedback! I spent some time thinking about the video title, to try to relay the point of my video best but I did not mean to cause confusion.
      I am not familiar with what you are talking about but will look it up. I Chroma through VD something you have used or are trying to use?

    • @hooperjp1701
      @hooperjp1701 Před 7 měsíci

      @theVRpilot Virtual desktop beta has new choma feature that allows steam vr overlay of actual controller sets. I have not played with it too much other than just beat saber for blocks coming through my room.

    • @hooperjp1701
      @hooperjp1701 Před 7 měsíci

      I tried to overlay physical controllers with reality mixer with not much success

  • @trodd77
    @trodd77 Před 6 měsíci +1

    IDK why MS can't program hands like in VTOL

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 6 měsíci

      That would be absolutely fire. I love VTOL VR. They have that feature nailed perfectly.

  • @j.scustomcycles9350
    @j.scustomcycles9350 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I fly helicopters and fire in the cockpit is a reminder to know where everything is.

  • @proxlamuz4591
    @proxlamuz4591 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Tower/tracon/center controller?

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      MIA Tower Tracon for 15 years, now at TPA Tower TRACON !

    • @proxlamuz4591
      @proxlamuz4591 Před 7 měsíci

      @@theVRpilot nice! Zdv controller here!

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Awesome! I thought I was the only nerd in the agency. Haha

  • @guybrushthreepwood3002
    @guybrushthreepwood3002 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I kind of feel you've over complicated this. All you need is a small nose gap in your headset, in a dim room there's no light bleed, and you can see all you need too.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for the feedback!
      It's possible I might have, lol.
      Your solution of a nose gap is great and works for many. I didn't mention it because I do not like seeing the outside world while I am in VR and I suspect others are in the same boat.
      This video came idea/response comes from my MSFS VR Facebook group of 8,700.....
      I can not begin to say how many times folks (likely new to VR Flight Sim ) have asked, I don't know how to see my mouse, or "I am struggling finding my keyboard in VR", "cant use my yoke while flying because I cant see it".
      ...and I reply each time, "Well guys its all about muscle memory, like playing a musical instrument, riding a bike, or entering your pin. etc etc etc etc "
      This video was a slightly longer (I tried to make it short lol) explanation also covering a few other things and some tips to really help those entering the world of VR flight simulation or racing.
      The end goal would be they no longer need tape or having to mark anything but they simply now can trust their muscle memory, maybe with a bit of combined nose gap as you mentioned!
      Complication is the death of new VR simmers and simplicity is the key for enjoyment and growing our hobby, so you are correct that I might have expanded a bit lol.
      Again, thanks for your feedback and tip!

  • @belgeode
    @belgeode Před 7 měsíci +1

    If i had a dollar for every time i have been asked that. 🤣😂

  • @thatguy7085
    @thatguy7085 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I just reach for the mouse

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      lol, I’ve dropped my mouse so many times. I have my trackball attached with double sided tape now lol.

  • @Nethezbet
    @Nethezbet Před 5 měsíci +1

    Dude, get a bunch of subs and learn to fly 😁

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      I love the idea! Haha let’s gooo

  • @adamszach4983
    @adamszach4983 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Yet just another clickbait title and video... Sad

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Hey Adam!
      My point was to share best ADVICE to "SEE" in VR and I delivered on it if you watched it all... but I understand if you chose not to. I discuss current headsets with Passthrough and the mixed reality and pros and cons, also that pass through is not fully fledged for our sims and then shared 3 tips to help (beginner) folks see, manage, and use their simpit in VR.
      I didn't make up this video, I literally get asked this several times a month if not a week and figured I wanted to cover all aspects while sharing some other insight.
      Either way, I appreciate your feedback!

    • @dirtinthebox32
      @dirtinthebox32 Před 7 měsíci

      Yet another negative Nancy troll knocking people for putting out content. There’s plenty of other videos out there. If you don’t like what you see move on. Why spread negative energy around to people? Makes no sense and you embarrass yourself. No one looks at these comments saying “wow yeah this guy is right” meaning you….have a great day!

  • @fortytipper
    @fortytipper Před měsícem

    Dude! That mug is nasty 🤮

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před měsícem

      Um it was a real latte I made with whip crème and cinnamon lol. Yeah that happens to the cup? Sorry?
      Does it make the video any less valid?

    • @fortytipper
      @fortytipper Před měsícem

      @@theVRpilot no worries, I was just trolling you.
      I enjoy your content , I'm looking forward to building an emersive rig based on your recommendations.

  • @vrbublik
    @vrbublik Před 5 měsíci +1

    All of this is a nonsense, past century solutions, in my humble opinion. Only a 100% clickable and controlled virtual cockpit, with virtual hotas and hand controllers (VTOL VR for example) will give you full VR immersion, without scotching panels and moving chairs around the room.

    • @theVRpilot
      @theVRpilot  Před 5 měsíci

      I appreciate your feedback and opinion. VTOL VR is amazing, I agree that immersion is one of my favorite).
      The purpose of this is to teach folks about muscle memory. I have a facebook group with 9,500 followers, and get 15-30 request to join a day and 2-3 of them ask, HOW TO SEE OR USE MY GEAR IN VR. they are new. this video is literally for them.
      I have some cool projects coming up including a tutorial build of my current custom built wood sim pit, and two new sim rigs with wildy different prices come up. Ill be building and showing them off in comparison to the scotch tape method lol.