Real G1000 NXi hardware: buy it built, or 3D print it yourself.
Every knob, button, and screen right where it belongs. Stop fighting your sim with a mouse and start flying real procedures: professional-grade realism without the $3,000+ price tag.
Train the way you fly, with your hands, not a mouse.
LCD screen & tactile controls
A real backlit display with physical knobs and buttons. Muscle memory that transfers straight to the cockpit.
Truly plug-and-play
Install our software in two minutes. It runs in the background and just works. No MobiFlight, no AirManager, no config files.
Built by an FAA CFII
Designed for procedure practice and IFR proficiency. Real training value between lessons and before your checkride.
All-in-one package
Housing, PCBs, power supply, USB-C + HDMI cables, and a desktop stand. No hidden extras to hunt down.
A fraction of the cost
Professional realism starts around $500 instead of $3,000+. The training tool that actually fits on your desk and your budget.
Works with MSFS & X-Plane
MSFS 2020/2024 on Windows and X-Plane 12 on Windows & macOS. Fly the sim you already own.
“I built the G1000 I always wished I had.”
Hi, I'm Nate. I've been a pilot since 2001 and a flight instructor for over a decade. When it came to flight simulation, I hit the same wall you probably have: running the G1000 with a mouse felt clunky, frustrating, and nothing like the real thing.
So I built real hardware, the kind that actually helps you train. Every simmer and student pilot deserves the chance to fly with real controls without paying thousands of dollars. Now I'm sharing it with you.
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Trusted by pilots & simmers
“This is a great addition to my flight sim. The G1000 is more affordable than others and is high quality. I had an issued with a software conflict of which Nate responded very quickly and solved the issue. I would highly recommend this item.”
“Great piece of kit, great service”
“I ordered a second G1000 unit after great success with the first. These units are quality and work excellent using in MSFS 2024. This brought my flight sim experience up to another level. I highly recommend this G1000 from FlightDeckDIY as they are quality, affordable, work as intended and have great customer support.”
“All went smoothly, great communication”
“The best 1000 glass panel ever”
“Awesome device, glad to have with my setup”
“This is a great item for flight Simulation! It is well made and vary authentic looking and acting. The service after delivery was also Great!”
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