Sim Seat · X-Plane 12
NLR Flight Simulator Cockpit Boeing Commercial
- Mid-Range
- Full cockpit (seat and frame)
- Holds 5 controls
- Needs its own corner
X-Plane 12 Performance Score
- Controls It Holds35% 100
- Seat20% 100
- Adjustability15% 100
- Space Needed15% 30
- Stability15% 100
Biggest contributor: controls it holds (35% of the score), rated 100/100. How we score
Verdict for X-Plane 12
The NLR Flight Simulator Cockpit Boeing Commercial suits X-Plane 12 pilots who want a sim corner of their own, with a reclining seat and mounts for a yoke, throttle and rudder pedals on a metal frame. It doesn't fold, so measure the corner and the doorway before it arrives.
Updated October 2026
Pros & Cons for X-Plane 12
Strengths
- The yoke, throttle and pedals all bolt to the same metal frame as the seat, so the yoke doesn't creep forward when you haul back in the flare and the pedals stay put when you're kicking in rudder on a gusty X-Plane 12 landing.
- Height, reach, tilt, pedal angle and seat recline all adjust, so you can set the yoke where a real one sits and lean the seat back for the cruise leg instead of hunching at a desk for the whole flight.
- It brings a full airliner setup together in one place: there's a spot for a yoke, a stick, a throttle or quadrant, rudder pedals and a keyboard, and Next Level Racing says it fits Thrustmaster, Logitech, Saitek and Honeycomb gear, sticks and HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) sets included.
Trade-offs
- At roughly 60 by 39 inches and 109 lb it doesn't fold, so you can't slide it aside after a session; measure the corner and the doorway it has to come through, and leave space to climb in and out.
- You're paying for the seat, the metal frame rated to 330 lb and a mount for every control, where a simple desk clamp or a folding stand costs less and tucks away; you still supply the yoke, throttle and pedals yourself.
Full Specifications
- Type
- Full cockpit (seat and frame)
- Holds
- Yoke, stick, throttle, rudder pedals, keyboard
- Maker says it fits
- Logitech and Saitek yokes, Honeycomb yokes and throttles, sticks and HOTAS
- Adjusts
- Height, reach, tilt, pedal angle, recline
- Space
- Needs a corner of its own; doesn't fold
- Frame
- Metal
- Rated user weight
- 330 lb
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a good place to fly X-Plane 12?
Yes, if you fly X-Plane 12 often enough to give it a corner of the room, this cockpit scores 89.5/100 for the job. It shines on long hand-flown legs and approaches, because the yoke, throttle and pedals are fixed to the same frame as the reclining seat and nothing shifts under your hands or feet. It shows its limits if you share a living room or move the setup around, since it's a full rig that doesn't fold.
Is it worth the price for X-Plane 12?
For the money you get the seat, the metal frame and a place for every control, which is a step beyond a stand that puts your own office chair to work. If you already have a chair you like, a stand for it, or a desk clamp, costs far less and takes far less room.
Which controls fit on it?
There's a mounting place for a yoke, a stick, a throttle or quadrant, rudder pedals and a keyboard, and Next Level Racing says it fits Thrustmaster, Logitech, Saitek, Honeycomb, Virtual Fly and Crosswind gear, sticks and HOTAS (hands-on throttle and stick) sets included. Mounting hole patterns differ between brands, so check the maker's supported-controls list against the gear you already own before you buy.
How much room does it need?
This is a full rig that doesn't fold flat, so it needs a corner of its own rather than a spot beside the desk. At home that means picking the place once, leaving room to climb in and out, and checking the doorway it has to come through on delivery day.
What else do I need with it?
You bring the controls: a yoke or stick, a throttle or quadrant, rudder pedals and a keyboard, plus the PC or Mac running X-Plane 12. Set the seat height first so the yoke sits where your hands naturally fall, then route the cables along the frame so they don't tangle when you recline or swing your legs out.