It will be a while until I can build a new simpit but I did not want my flying components taking over my off desk space. I came up with a roll-out system for my pit. Using the CNC I made a framework for the Warthog to fit into that would pull out when I wanted to use it and roll back under the desk when I was finished. There are several spaces for mounting further instrument/switch panels (when I get some multi-layered plastic). Full extension rollouts with a weight capacity of 100lbs holds the units very well.









The Warthog components swing down to allow the drawers to close.

Simple, functional and it looks to put those controls right where you want them. Excellent!
It looks like there are some small dowels or locking pins about 3-4" in from the end to hold the plates you've mounted the warthog units to, in their upright position when extended. Did you have to do something similar to keep the 'drawers' from sliding or moving as you use the controls?

Thanks for the pics.
Derek

Thanks Derek,
Yes, there are dowels to stop the travel upward and a couple of others to hold the platforms while in that position. They are snug enough to simply slide in and out. There are two rotating shims that fit between the front of the drawers and the desktop that hold them open while in use.

David

OK Propnut...big question here...can you post some drawings for us on the measurements? I have been wanting to add something similar to that with the swing/swivel for my stick and throttle so I can keep them put away out of sight when the kids are down. Plus it would make it so much easier on the wife approval factor if she didn't have to see those in my setup each time she walks in my office...of course questioning if I am really working or not.

I can post the DXF files for the tops and I will add to the file to show the box size and slide mounts. I used 20" full extension drawer slides (100lb rating). I will try to get some pictures up this weekend. I am at work right now and so do not have access to what is on my home PC.

I also plan on adding Maple drawer heads when I get a chance. This will finish them off nicely.

Here you go:

Now that is a really good idea!

Alumni -- where, can't quite read it. Cental Michigan?

Dachs, thanks!

Ripcord, yes; Central Michigan University.

Great Idea!! Might borrow it

The three monitor setup, do you get used at looking at the bars between the screens(best way in my English to ask it...). Recently you see a lot of three monitor setups like yours, so I reckon it does the thrick