Man turns his desk into an Airbus A320 cockpit for less than $1,000
Published on Oct 05, 2025 at 9:40 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 05, 2025 at 9:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This YouTuber turned a flight simulator gaming desk into an Airbus A320 cockpit.
And he did it for less than $1,000.
The result is truly impressive.
And there are two reasons why he managed on such a limited budget.
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How he managed to build an Airbus A320 cockpit for under $1,000
YouTuber Swiss001 turned his flight simulator gaming desk into an Airbus A320 cockpit.
In his video, he explained that he was able to do it on a relatively strict budget of just $1,000 for two reasons.
First, he did everything by himself, and second, most of the instruments and components he bought are relatively accurate and faithful to the originals, but they’re cheap and plasticky.
It looks the part, though.
More importantly, everything works.
All the dials and switches are properly connected, which means that everything we’re seeing here is fully functional and not just ornamental.
It wouldn’t fool the CEO of Airbus, but still, the YouTuber definitely did a good job.
Why flight simulators are such an important part of aviation
Flight simulators are an essential tool in aviation.
Trainee pilots use them to learn how to land and take off under different weather conditions without real-world risks.
They also learn how to act in case of emergencies, such as low visibility or system failures, and obviously, they use them to build muscle memory for various procedures they’re going to have to follow once they’re in a real plane.
As a trainee pilot, the amount of simulator hours you need varies a lot depending on the aircraft.
Generally speaking, single-aisle airplanes, like the A320, take fewer simulator hours.
Whereas larger two-deck aircraft like the Airbus A380 require a lot more training.
The process is rigorous, but effective.
Aviation is by far the safest transport mode, and not by a small margin.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
