CS-1 STALLION
The workhorse of our fleet is the well-loved CS-1 Stallion. Our unique cost-effective design provides a totally immersive cockpit enclosure for
one or two pilots. The CS-1 was specifically designed to replicate
the most common general aviation aircraft such as a Cessna 172/182, or 210 and its measurements are within 99% accuracy of these famous aircraft. However, while being based on Cessna, the CS-1 Stallion can easily be used for any other similar sized general aviation aircraft such as a Piper Warrior, Cherokee, Seminole, Seneca, Beech Baron, Beech King
Air, or many more. Therefore the CS-1 is equally great for light twin engine aircraft as well many heavier twin engine aircraft, or even many light jets common to charter aviation.
All of the various aircraft mentioned can be flown “virtually” if using our flexible ideology of having two large LCDs in the cockpit for using virtual 2D panel flight instrumentation. The CS-1 Stallion instrument panel width is designed to fit two 22″ (16:9 or 16:10) displays side by side, or can use a single 24” display supplemented with a tactile radio stack on the right. The panel area is also large enough to fit a real Cessna 172/182/210/310 panel or you can install any other custom style of instrument panel if desired. If using LCD and touchscreens as we do you can quickly use many 2D virtual panels sets, some of which we will begin to offer for Prepar3D v4 in 2017. Lastly, we are happy to make equipment recommendations and can help tailor the cockpit to your needs.
The interior cabin width is a comfortable 41″ inches not counting the added elbow room created in the door and wall pocket recesses. The doors are made to hold 32″ LCDs if desired for side views and the added recesses in the doors and next to the panel help serve for storage of items such as small keyboard and mouse, training checklists and a coffee cup!
For the DIY builder the CS-1 Stallion is an easy to build wood crafted “stick frame” design which can be constructed with basic home tools such as a circular saw and drill. It can be covered in fiberboard, ABS plastic, or even real aluminum. Our detailed builder manual walks you through every single step of the build process. We also offer a Bare-Bones kit option to help you jump start the process as well many other choices to help save money. The DIY plans also include the option for building the modular base frame as well the easy to remove LCD Bonnet enclosure which can house up to three 32″ LCDs. The CS-1 can also be used with any projection system instead of the LCD Bonnet so it is very flexible in that it gives you the option for either style of visuals.
Lastly, in recent years we have seen a few people around the internet try and make something very similar to the CS-1 just by attempting to copy the design from our images. Please know that we greatly urge you to NOT attempt this! We have meticulously engineered the CS-1 and spent several months refining the design to best suit flight simulation equipment while also respecting real world aircraft dimensions. It’s a delicate balance that is hard to perfect but we’ve done it. The CS-1 is a professional design which can be built by one person in 15 working days or approximately three weeks time.
To date we have sold over 500 plan sets of the popular CS-1 Stallion. It’s a great design and our plans are both easy to understand and will allow you to build it in a very professional manner. If you are ready to take your simulation experience to a higher level, the CS-1 is ready to let your dreams soar. Saddle up and ride!
NOTE* The back wall skin and wall frame is also included in the design or kit purchase. It is only removed in images to showcase the interior features.
CS-1 FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS
- Ergonomic
design based on real general aviation aircraft cockpit dimensions such as the Cessna 182 / 210 / 310.
- Has
ability to use up to 7 displays (2 for instrument panel and 3 to 5 for exterior views).
- Main
“Out of Window” view is designed for 3 monitors via
- Designed
to be put close to projection wall for space constraints. (or use the LCD Bonnet with 3 LCDs)
- Form
follows function design which maximizes materials use to keep total build costs low.
- Can
be built using standard home construction tools.
- Can
house GA sim panels from SimKits or VRInsight.
- Can
house GA avionics from GoFlight or Saitek.
- Designed
for two pilots to train together.
- Can house the largest HPTC PC tower.
- Can install dual mechanical yokes.
- Can install dual mechanical rudders.
- Easy
to relocate in your home.
- Breaks
down into 6 sections.
- Completely
modular design.
- Immersive
sim environment.
- Basic dimensions are 50″w x 80″l x 60″h
BASIC COSTS
CS-1 DIY
Plans Set $32.00 USD
CS-1 Bare Bones
Kit $2,250.00 USD
CS-1 Completed RTA Kit $3,250.00 USD
CS-1 ST Steel Frame Kit $3,850.00 USD
