Flying Into the Pattern with the DOF Reality H3 Motion Rig and Pimax Crystal Light

Hey everyone, welcome back! In this latest video, I take you on a nighttime pattern flight out of Lakeland Linder Airport in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, while showcasing the DOF Reality H3 with the SFU upgrade—my first time flying with this motion rig on the channel!

We’re dialing in the full immersive VR experience using the Pimax Crystal Light headset, paired with force feedback via a Buttkicker system, and all powered by a beastly PC setup. The video also covers the buzz around the upcoming Sun ‘n Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida, and a look at the newly improved EFB functionality in the Sim Update 2 beta for MSFS.

You’ll also get some honest, in-the-moment impressions of how the fixed foveated rendering is holding up in VR, what it’s like flying with gusty winds, and the sheer fun of pattern work in the Carenado Cessna 182 Skylane RG (retractable gear). Expect real, raw flying—this is about having a blast, not perfect procedures!

Motion Platform Setup:

• Motion Rig: DOF Reality H3 with SFU Upgrade
• Motion Software: SimFeedback
• Buttkicker Integration: SimHub

VR Headset:

• Primary: Pimax Crystal Light
• Alternate: Meta Quest 3 (used occasionally for lighter VR load)

Flight Controls:

• Yoke & Throttle: Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo
• Pedals: Saitek Pro Rudder Pedals

PC Specs:

🛠️ Flight Sim Setup – theVRpilot

• 🖥️ PC Specs:
• 🔧 CPU: Intel i9-12900K (Watercooled)
• 🎮 GPU: MSI NVIDIA RTX 4090
• 🧠 RAM: 32GB Corsair DDR5 @ 5200MHz
• 💾 Storage: NVMe SSDs (One for OS, one dedicated to MSFS, more for vid storage)
• 🖱️ OS: Windows 11
  
  🕶️ VR Software & Sim Tools:
• 🧭 VR Platform: Pimax Crystal Light – Pimax Play
• ✈️ Flight Simulator: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – Beta
• 🎛️ Motion Rig Control: SimRacing Studios (for DOF Reality H3)
• 🎧 Tactile Feedback: SimHub (for Buttkicker/Bass Shaker support)

In the video, I also share a few workarounds for CTDs (crashes to desktop) in the beta, and we take a quick peek at the Sun ‘n Fun grounds, which will soon be bustling with aircraft and the PX-powered flight sim area!

And stay tuned—a full review of the DOF Reality H3 motion rig is coming soon, where I’ll break down everything from setup to software to the real-world feel of flying with this incredible rig.

Whether you’re here for the tech, the sim, or the ride, this flight is packed with fun. And yes—more deep dives into the motion rig are coming soon. Let me know what you’d like to see next and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you’re enjoying the content.

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🔗 DOF Reality Website: https://dofreality.com
🔗 Pimax Website: https://www.pimax.com