December 1, 201213 yr I've got the Saitek radio, multipanel, and switch panel. I don't want to attach them to the yoke because that would block the view of screens I have placed behind the yoke. I haven't seen any info on the Saitek website or in stores indicating that there is a freestanding base or rack that the panels can be attached to. The problem is that the tower that forms when you stack the panels atop one another is somewhat unstable, vertically, and there are no non-skin pads or anything on the bottom, so when you try to activate the switches, especially for the landing gear, the tower is prone to toppling over, unless you hold it steady with one hand while operating the switches. Is there a rack or base made for these panels, aside from the top of the yoke? How do other owners of the panels get around this problem? Vic
December 1, 201213 yr Vincent has it.... Building a structure is the way to go... I did use Velcro but that only works for a couple... Jeff NorthLink VA - Commerce & Community in Northern North America!
December 1, 201213 yr My switch panel is secure to the desk right beside my yoke with the strongest velcro I have ever seen. It works perfectly. Thanks, Kevin L
December 1, 201213 yr Hi all, I have had their panels for sometime now and I have tried everything to secure them. The last time I ended up and run small screws into the panel houseings and that took care of the problem. These panels are designed to mount into a simulator aircraft dash. But not everyone can afford a full scale aricraft simulator. I know I can't!! :Cry: Les :hi: lh
December 1, 201213 yr I used thick doubled sided tape to stick the bottom of the panel to my desk. It worked great! I'm very satisfied. Joel Murray @ CYVR (actually, somewhere about halfway between CYNJ and CZBB)
December 1, 201213 yr Silicon sealant or blue tack, silicon can be removed clean if required just use small pea sized blobs
December 1, 201213 yr I screwed them to the top of my throttle quadrant, as the holes almost line up, I think I just made them a little bigger and put a small bolt through. Ken Ken Bradbury
December 1, 201213 yr Believe it or not, I screwed the damn things to my desk! I did try velcro, which would probably be fine for a single panel, but as you said when they are stacked the leverage applied at the bottom is quite strong, in fact, despite having wood screws through the bottom panel's surround, they have still worked a tiny bit loose and have a little bit of wobble due to the leverage working the screws against the wood.
December 1, 201213 yr I've got the Saitek radio, multipanel, and switch panel. I don't want to attach them to the yoke because that would block the view of screens I have placed behind the yoke. I haven't seen any info on the Saitek website or in stores indicating that there is a freestanding base or rack that the panels can be attached to. The problem is that the tower that forms when you stack the panels atop one another is somewhat unstable, vertically, and there are no non-skin pads or anything on the bottom, so when you try to activate the switches, especially for the landing gear, the tower is prone to toppling over, unless you hold it steady with one hand while operating the switches. Is there a rack or base made for these panels, aside from the top of the yoke? How do other owners of the panels get around this problem? I have all the Saitek panels and have solved the problem. Take a look at the photos in the Avsim.com review. First link in my signature. I recently bought a roll of black material at Sears that is intended for large Tool Boxes to keep the wrenches and such from moving around as the drawers are opened and closed. This works better than anything I have tried to date. I am away from my FSX setup but I will find out the exact product and post a photo or two for you. The roll is about 30 inches wide and maybe 6 feet long. I have two Saitek Panels stacked with a wooden base for each of the stacks and I can easily place them in different configurations and they stay in place like they are super glued. No problem whatsoever. Ray When Pigs Fly . Ray Marshall .
December 1, 201213 yr Is there a rack or base made for these panels, aside from the top of the yoke? Nope, sadly not. If its blocking your view then your screens are probably too low, or your sitting to low down or the desk/yoke is too high.. I have several panels mounted to the top of my yoke, making it 4 panels high, and can still see over the top of it perfectly, and the tops of my screens are level with my eye line, as they should be. What I found is that if you get your kit at the right height to begin with, you can bolt 3 panels on top of the yoke and still see over it no problem, and, its heavy enough to then stay put on its own, so you don't need to clamp it down.. It does sound like you have something really wrong with your set-up though if you cant see over a few panels on top of the yoke, either your desk is too high, chair too low or screens too low.. You should be able to sit at your desk with the very top of your screen level with your eye's... Richard... Amateur Pilot and UK Web Hosting Guru 🙂
December 7, 201213 yr Author Better build your own structure I was afraid you, and others, would say that. :( I'm not really set up for building my own. My switch panel is secure to the desk right beside my yoke with the strongest velcro I have ever seen. It works perfectly. I'm trying to avoid doing anything that requires modifying the surface of my desk. In between flight sim sessions, when I put the equipment in the closet, the desk has to look just like it always looked, with nary a scratch or smudge! Hi all, I have had their panels for sometime now and I have tried everything to secure them. The last time I ended up and run small screws into the panel houseings and that took care of the problem. These panels are designed to mount into a simulator aircraft dash. But not everyone can afford a full scale aricraft simulator. I know I can't!! :Cry: Les :hi: Neither can I! :Cry: I used thick doubled sided tape to stick the bottom of the panel to my desk. It worked great! I'm very satisfied. Yeah, but doesn't that leave tape goo on your desk? It would be fine if I planned to keep the sim setup intact all the time. But I need to be able to take it down when I'm not using it. Believe it or not, I screwed the damn things to my desk! I did try velcro, which would probably be fine for a single panel, but as you said when they are stacked the leverage applied at the bottom is quite strong, in fact, despite having wood screws through the bottom panel's surround, they have still worked a tiny bit loose and have a little bit of wobble due to the leverage working the screws against the wood. That's not an option for me! Silicon sealant or blue tack, silicon can be removed clean if required just use small pea sized blobs Ah, well this might be an option for me! But I'm very skeptical as to whether the silicon can really be removed without leaving a trace. Hmmm ... I recently bought a roll of black material at Sears that is intended for large Tool Boxes to keep the wrenches and such from moving around as the drawers are opened and closed. This works better than anything I have tried to date. Are you talking about something similar to this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00965514000P or maybe this http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00965534000P Or is it thicker stuff, like the foam in Pelican cases but harder/denser? Vic
December 7, 201213 yr I was afraid you, and others, would say that. :( I'm not really set up for building my own. I'm trying to avoid doing anything that requires modifying the surface of my desk. In between flight sim sessions, when I put the equipment in the closet, the desk has to look just like it always looked, with nary a scratch or smudge! Neither can I! :Cry: Yeah, but doesn't that leave tape goo on your desk? It would be fine if I planned to keep the sim setup intact all the time. But I need to be able to take it down when I'm not using it. That's not an option for me! Ah, well this might be an option for me! But I'm very skeptical as to whether the silicon can really be removed without leaving a trace. Hmmm ... Are you talking about something similar to this http://www.sears.com...05_00965514000P or maybe this http://www.sears.com...05_00965534000P Or is it thicker stuff, like the foam in Pelican cases but harder/denser? Sorry I forgot about this post. It is the thicker stuff and it comes in a roll of about 60 Inches x 30 inches or so. The other stuff is pre-cut and does not work well at all. I found this stuff on sale for 50% off and it is almost reasonable at that price. Remember when you are shopping that you can see thru the stuff that you are looking for. It is about 1/8 inch thick. The full roll is about 3 inches or less in diameter if that helps; Ray When Pigs Fly . Ray Marshall .
December 7, 201213 yr I mounted a back panel to my desk using large shelf brackets. Actually the back panel is a black laminated 12" x 48" shelf. I then used long machine screws to mount my Saitek panels along with a second monitor (used to display my instrument panel) on the panel. My yoke (CH Products) is mounted under the desk with the yoke shaft extended. My Saitek throttle is mounted to the lower edge of the panel to the right of the yoke using a pair of L shaped brackets. My primary monitor is mounted on a swing arm and positioned above and behind the panel. It is of course used for an out the window view. Tom G.
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