{"product_id":"nexusrig-rookie-flight-simulator-cockpit","title":"NexusRig Rookie Flight Edition – 40x40 Aluminium Flight Simulator Cockpit with Flight Seat \u0026 Control Mounts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"toc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOn this page:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#who\"\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#guide\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"overview\"\u003eNexusRig Rookie Flight Edition: overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NexusRig Rookie Flight Edition turns our NexusRig Rookie cockpit into a complete \u003cstrong\u003eflight simulator cockpit\u003c\/strong\u003e. It comes with a flight seat built for commercial and military flying – HOTAS cut-outs, lumbar support and premium materials for long-haul comfort – plus left and right control mounts for your sticks and throttles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMount a yoke directly on the yoke platform and your rudder pedals on the baseplate, with a micro side slider and angle adjustment to get them perfect. Its 40x40 base with 80x40 uprights keeps it compact and affordable while staying rigid and very adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is a NexusRig at heart, it races too: add a wheel base, pedals and the gear shift mount and switch from flying to driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who\"\u003eWho the nexusRig Rookie Flight Edition is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePilots who want a dedicated rig:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAirliner pilots in MSFS and X-Plane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary and combat simmers with HOTAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelicopter and GA pilots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePilots who also race\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"features\"\u003eFeatures in detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlight seat included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHOTAS cut-outs, lumbar support and premium materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeft and right side mounts\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdjustable for flight controls from any major brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYoke platform\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMount and position a yoke directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRudder baseplate\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMicro side slider and angle adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSeat slider\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual-lock seat slider kit available as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRacing ready\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNexusMount wheel system compatible, with a gear shift mount for driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"compatibility\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYokes and panels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honeycomb Alpha (by clamp), Logitech Flight Yoke (by clamp), Logitech switch\/multi\/instrument panels, Logitech Heavy Equipment, Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSticks, throttles and rudders:\u003c\/strong\u003e HOTAS and throttle quadrants from Thrustmaster, Logitech\/Saitek, Honeycomb, VirtualFly, Virpil, VKB and Winwing on the side mounts; Logitech, Thrustmaster and Virpil rudder pedals on the baseplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacing too:\u003c\/strong\u003e wheel bases from Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster, MOZA, Asetek, Simagic, AccuForce and Cammus, plus the major shifters and pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"guide\"\u003eChoosing and building a sim rig\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigidity first.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cockpit exists so the force your wheel base produces goes into your hands, not into a flexing frame. Direct drive bases need a stiff front mount; aluminium profile rigs (40 mm and 80 mm extrusion with 8 mm slots) are the stiffest and most adjustable, while steel tube rigs are lighter and quicker to assemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriving position.\u003c\/strong\u003e GT position puts you upright with the pedals low; formula position reclines the seat and raises the pedals. Check whether the cockpit, seat bracket and pedal mount allow the position you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the extras.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monitor stands, shifter and handbrake mounts, keyboard trays and PC shelves bolt onto most profile rigs. Planning them up front avoids drilling or re-assembling later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"setup\"\u003eSetup and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssemble the cockpit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the flight seat (and slider).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the side mounts and yoke platform; attach your controls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount rudder pedals on the baseplate, adjust everything and calibrate in your simulator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"care\"\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck bolts after the first week and monthly. Wipe the frame with a damp cloth; clean the seat with mild soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 x 40 mm base, 80 x 40 mm uprights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFootprint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 660 x 1200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheel torque (racing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to about 10 Nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlight seat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded, HOTAS cut-outs and lumbar support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControl mounts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft and right side mounts, yoke platform, rudder baseplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeat slider\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-lock kit optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"box\"\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexusRig Rookie flight cockpit frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft and right flight control mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoke platform and rudder baseplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear shift mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware; flight controls and screens not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shipping\"\u003eShipping, returns and warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free on orders worldwide. Orders are prepared and dispatched within 1–3 business days and typically arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking sent by email. Large items such as cockpits, seats and monitor stands can ship in several boxes, customs or public holidays can occasionally add a few days, and some items ship directly from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReturns\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou have 14 days from delivery to return the product for a refund, for any reason. It must be new, unused and in its original packaging with all accessories and documents. Contact us at metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start the return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProducts bought from our store are covered by a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects. If anything goes wrong, email us your order number and a short description or photo and we will handle the claim with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the seat included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a dedicated flight seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I fly with a yoke?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, on the yoke platform (some yokes by clamp).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I race with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, add a wheel base and pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre monitor stands available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, integrated or freestanding stands for one to four screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipping is free worldwide. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 4–8 business days in total, with tracking by email.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I return it if it is not right for me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, within 14 days of delivery, as long as it is new, unused and in its original packaging. Email metanexusxr@gmail.com with your order number to start a return.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it covered by a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a 2-year limited warranty against manufacturing defects on products bought from our store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flight-simulator-cockpits\"\u003eflight simulator cockpits and controls\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sim-racing\"\u003esim racing range\u003c\/a\u003e to build your rig.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"trakracer.eu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61105432985934,"sku":"TR40S-FLTS-EU","price":1198.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/0263\/2526\/files\/nexusrig-rookie-flight-simulator-cockpit-1.webp?v=1791398284","url":"https:\/\/checkout.metanexusxr.com\/products\/nexusrig-rookie-flight-simulator-cockpit","provider":"Metanexus XR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}