Investment strategy August 2026 Yes. With your setup, I would **not spread money across all of those metals**. I would keep the $500 monthly contribution feeding the Bitcoin trading account and use only a portion of **realized trading profits** to build a separate metals position. One important thing first: I found the exact “gold, silver, copper, platinum, iridium, palladium, titanium, nickel, rhodium, XXA hybrid” grouping circulating in QFS-related social-media material. I would **not base an investment decision on that connection**. XXA is Ixinium, a cryptocurrency that claims precious-metal backing. It is not itself a metal, and CoinDesk describes it as not being directly pegged to the metals in its reserves. ([Telegram][1]) ### How I would rank your metals | Metal | My view | Why | | ------------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Gold** | 🟢 **BUY/DCA** | Best defensive anchor. Central banks remain major buyers. | | **Copper** | 🟢 **BUY/DCA, but patiently** | Probably my favorite industrial-metal long-term story. AI, power grids, EVs, defense, infrastructure. | | **Silver** | 🟢 **BUY/DCA** | Precious metal plus major industrial use. More upside and volatility than gold. | | **Platinum** | 🟢 **BUY modestly** | Supply deficit again in 2026, strong industrial uses, potentially attractive asymmetric bet. | | **Nickel** | 🟡 **WATCH/small position** | Long-term demand good, but supply and Indonesia make pricing complicated. | | **Titanium** | 🟡 **Good industry, awkward investment** | Aerospace/defense demand is excellent, but direct retail exposure is difficult. | | **Iridium** | 🟡🔴 **Interesting but avoid for now** | Extremely scarce and in deficit, but tiny, illiquid market is wrong for a small account. | | **Palladium** | 🔴 **Wouldn't prioritize** | Automotive demand declining and 2026 may move into surplus. | | **Rhodium** | 🔴 **Wouldn't prioritize** | Extremely volatile/illiquid and 2026 supply may exceed demand. | | **XXA** | 🔴 **Speculation, not metals diversification** | Crypto counterparty/liquidity risk on top of the metals story. | ## My top four ### 1. Gold: the insurance policy Gold is not where I'd look for a 10x moonshot. I'd use it because it behaves differently from Bitcoin. That matters. If Bitcoin gets hammered during some financial or geopolitical event, you want at least something in the portfolio whose job isn't to behave exactly like Bitcoin. The World Gold Council's June 2026 survey found **89% of central-bank reserve managers expect global central-bank gold holdings to increase**, and a record **45% expect their own institutions to increase gold holdings**. ([World Gold Council][2]) So I see gold as: **Bitcoin = growth/trading engine** **Gold = shock absorber** I would not chase it aggressively because gold has already had extraordinary price moves. The World Gold Council itself sees the current environment as potentially fairly range-bound unless macroeconomic conditions change significantly. ([World Gold Council][3]) --- # 2. Copper: this is the one that really catches my attention For **industrial growth**, copper would probably be my number-one choice from your list. AI data centers need electricity. Electricity needs transmission. Transmission needs copper. Then add EVs, charging infrastructure, defense, construction, renewable power and grid modernization. The IEA's latest critical-minerals work shows strong structural demand while investment by copper-focused companies increased even as broader critical-mineral investment fell. ([IEA][4]) And we're already seeing it. Copper has recently exceeded **$14,000 per metric ton**, up more than 40% over the previous year, with AI, power infrastructure, EV and renewable-energy demand among the drivers. ([Reuters][5]) But there's the catch: **Copper is already at record prices.** So I like copper's **5-to-10-year story much more than I like the idea of dumping a large lump sum into copper today.** I'd slowly accumulate it from profits. --- # 3. Silver: probably the most interesting compromise Silver sits in a neat position between gold and copper. It has: **precious-metal demand + industrial demand.** The Silver Institute expects **2026 to be the sixth consecutive year in which silver demand exceeds supply**. ([The Silver Institute][6]) That gets my attention. But there's an important counterargument. Industrial silver fabrication is actually expected to decline about **2% this year**, largely because solar manufacturers are finding ways to use less silver. ([The Silver Institute][6]) So I'm bullish, but not because “silver shortages guarantee prices explode.” I would expect silver to be considerably more violent than gold, which could actually complement your more conservative gold holding. --- # 4. Platinum: my sleeper pick Of the less-obvious metals you named, **platinum interests me most**. Johnson Matthey forecasts platinum demand will again **exceed supply in 2026**, supported by industrial demand and constrained mine production. ([matthey.com][7]) Platinum also has applications in chemical processing, automotive catalysts and hydrogen-related technologies. I wouldn't make it a huge position. But if you said: > “Give me one metal beyond gold, silver and copper where there could be an interesting supply squeeze.” I'd choose **platinum**. --- ## Why I'm less enthusiastic about palladium and rhodium This is one place where the fundamentals clearly separate them from platinum. Johnson Matthey expects: **Platinum: deficit** **Iridium: deficit** but **Palladium: possible surplus** **Rhodium: possible surplus** in 2026. ([matthey.com][7]) Palladium demand is forecast to decline about **9%**, partly because of lower gasoline-vehicle production. Rhodium demand is forecast to decline about **6%**, for similar reasons. ([matthey.com][7]) For limited investment capital, I don't see a compelling reason to reach for those when copper, silver and platinum have cleaner stories. --- # Iridium is fascinating, but I wouldn't buy it Fundamentally, iridium is almost exactly the kind of thing people dream about investing in. Extremely scarce. Important industrial applications. Hydrogen technology. Very concentrated production. And Johnson Matthey expects another **supply deficit in 2026**. ([matthey.com][7]) But that's also its problem. The market is **tiny**. Buying and selling it efficiently isn't comparable with trading gold or copper. When your investment amounts are relatively small, liquidity and spreads become enormously important. So: **Great metal.** **Poor fit for your situation.** --- # Nickel is a “maybe later” for me Long term, nickel demand isn't disappearing. The IEA expects nickel demand to increase substantially through 2040. ([IEA][8]) But nickel has had massive supply distortions because Indonesia dominates production. Right now the situation is becoming more bullish because Indonesian output is being squeezed by sulfur shortages and production constraints. ([Reuters][9]) That makes nickel interesting. But it also means you're making a bet partly on **Indonesian government policy and supply decisions**. For a small portfolio, I'd rather own copper first. --- # Titanium is different I absolutely agree with the industrial argument for titanium. Aerospace needs it badly. Defense needs it. Modern jet engines and airframes need it. And titanium supply chains remain constrained. Reuters recently reported that aerospace companies are still dealing with supply pressures and geopolitical complications around titanium sourcing. ([Reuters][10]) But titanium isn't nearly as convenient an investment commodity as gold, silver or copper. Therefore I'd rather obtain exposure through an appropriate diversified industrial/mining investment than try to “own titanium” directly. --- # Here's how I'd marry this to your Bitcoin plan This is where I think your idea starts becoming much stronger. I would **not** take part of your regular $500 monthly contribution away from Bitcoin trading. You've already established the working hypothesis: **Start Bitcoin trading: $500** **Add: $500/month** **Paper-tested return: roughly 0.20% daily** **Maker fee: 0%** I would let that machine build first. Then I would divide **realized net trading profits**, rather than your $500 contributions. For every **$100 of trading profit** I wanted to move outside Bitcoin, a model I personally find reasonable would be: **$35 Gold** **$30 Copper** **$20 Silver** **$15 Platinum** That gives you something very interesting. Your Bitcoin operation is the aggressive growth engine. Your metal profits become: **Gold = monetary hedge** **Copper = AI/electrification/infrastructure** **Silver = monetary + industrial** **Platinum = scarcity/industrial upside** Those are four genuinely different investment theses. And I would **not initially allocate anything to palladium, rhodium, iridium, titanium, nickel or XXA**. Not because they're worthless. Because with limited capital, **concentration into your highest-conviction ideas is more useful than owning ten tiny positions.** There is also one subtle advantage to doing this with **profits**. If the Bitcoin operation performs as expected, the amount flowing into metals automatically increases as your trading account grows. You wouldn't need to raid the original capital. ### One caution about the “zero fees” Zero maker fees are excellent for what you're trying to do. But **0% commission does not equal 0% trading friction**. There can still be bid/ask spread, adverse fills, unfilled maker orders, price movement while an order waits, and U.S. tax consequences when gains are realized. So I'd base the metals transfers on **net realized profit**, not the number the trading bot shows before everything is accounted for. ### Where I would go next I think there is a more useful calculation than simply projecting your $500 Bitcoin account now. We could build the whole thing from **September 2026 through September 2027**: **$500 initial BTC + $500 added every month + your observed 0.20% average daily trading return**, then siphon a percentage of monthly trading profits into **gold/copper/silver/platinum**, while leaving the remainder compounding in Bitcoin. That would show you exactly how much you could potentially have in **Bitcoin trading capital, accumulated metal investments, and total portfolio value month by month**. That is the version I'd want to see before deciding how much profit to divert out of the trading account. [1]: https://t.me/s/ICONS2021?before=259997&utm_source=chatgpt.com "ICONS(INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY OF NATURAL SOVEREIGNS) – Telegram" [2]: https://www.gold.org/news-and-events/press-releases/central-banks-set-step-gold-buying-over-next-year?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Central banks set to step up gold buying over the next year | World Gold Council" [3]: https://www.gold.org/goldhub/research/gold-mid-year-outlook-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2026: Point break | World Gold Council" [4]: https://www.iea.org/reports/global-critical-minerals-outlook-2026/executive-summary?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Executive summary – Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 – Analysis - IEA" [5]: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/zambia-miners-eye-election-with-hopes-support-copper-expansion-2026-08-04/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Zambia miners eye election with hopes for support for copper expansion" [6]: https://silverinstitute.org/global-silver-investment-to-remain-strong-in-2026-against-the-backdrop-of-a-sixth-consecutive-annual-market-deficit/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Global Silver Investment to Remain Strong in 2026 Against the Backdrop of a Sixth Consecutive Annual Market Deficit" [7]: https://matthey.com/media/2026/johnson-matthey-publishes-2026-pgm-market-report1?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Johnson Matthey publishes 2026 PGM Market Report | Johnson Matthey" [8]: https://www.iea.org/reports/global-critical-minerals-outlook-2026/outlook?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Outlook – Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026 – Analysis - IEA" [9]: https://www.reuters.com/commentary/reuters-open-interest/sulfur-squeeze-piles-more-pressure-indonesian-nickel-sector-2026-05-14/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Sulfur squeeze piles more pressure on Indonesian nickel sector" [10]: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/chinese-titanium-firms-seek-aerospace-foothold-beyond-home-market-2026-07-23/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Chinese titanium firms seek aerospace foothold beyond home market" I think the **business concept is stronger than the laser choice you started with**. The flywheel you are describing has a logical progression: **bus income → Bitcoin trading capital → productive equipment → real-world business revenue → larger Bitcoin engine + business expansion** What I would change is this: > **I would not buy a UV laser as your first machine. I would buy a CO₂ laser.** For the aircraft panels you are describing, I think CO₂ is clearly the better first tool. ### Why CO₂ instead of UV Your core product is going to be **flat aircraft panels**, most likely made from acrylic or laser-engraving plastic, with holes, switch openings, lettering, legends and potentially backlighting. Acrylic absorbs CO₂ laser energy extremely well. KEYENCE specifically identifies CO₂ as the best of CO₂, UV, green and fiber lasers for engraving acrylic. A CO₂ machine can also **cut the panel outline and all of the openings**, which is enormously important for your product. ([Keyence][1]) A UV laser is excellent for very fine marking on plastics, glass and heat-sensitive materials, but typical desktop UV machines are low-power galvo machines with relatively small work areas. For example, the new Creality Falcon T1's UV option is only 5W and works in a 175 × 175 mm field. That's great for marking switch caps and small components, not for manufacturing an entire business-jet panel. ([TechRadar][2]) So I'd think of it this way: **CO₂ laser = first production machine** **3D printer = second production machine** **UV laser = later specialty machine** **CNC router = eventual expansion machine** --- # Your nine-month Bitcoin number Using the assumption we've been discussing: * Start September 2026 with **$500** * Add **$500 each month** * Nine total $500 contributions * Average **0.20% per day** * Reinvest the trading returns Using the actual calendar through May 31, 2027: | Date | Approx. BTC trading account | | ---------- | --------------------------: | | Sep. 30 | $531 | | Oct. 31 | $1,097 | | Nov. 30 | $1,695 | | Dec. 31 | $2,336 | | Jan. 31 | $3,017 | | Feb. 28 | $3,719 | | Mar. 31 | $4,489 | | Apr. 30 | $5,297 | | **May 31** | **$6,167** | Total money contributed would be **$4,500**. The modeled trading gain would be approximately **$1,667**. That's quite important because a roughly **$6,000 workshop budget is enough to do this intelligently**. But I still want to put an asterisk beside the 0.20% daily number. That's based on the paper-trading performance. I would not commit to buying a $5,000 machine in May 2027 on the assumption that the return absolutely will continue at that rate. --- # The machine I would seriously consider first My present favorite for what you're describing is this: ### [xTool P2S 55W CO2 Laser Cutter](https://www.walmart.com/ip/xTool-P2S-55W-CO2-Laser-Cutter-Smart-Desktop-CO2-Laser-Engraver-Cutter-Machine-Dual-Smart-16MP-Cameras-3D-Curved-Cylinder-Engraving-Create-Wood-Metal/16099207202?utm_source=chatgpt.com) *$3,399.00* The **xTool P2S 55W CO₂** has a 26.7 × 14.1-inch bed and approximately **23.6 × 12.1 inches of actual processing area**, dual cameras, autofocus, built-in cooling, air assist and LightBurn compatibility. xTool rates it for acrylic cutting up to 20 mm under its specified conditions. ([xTool][3]) The current shopping result is about **$3,399**. That's almost exactly where I would want you to be. Why? Because if you've accumulated about $6,167, **I don't want you spending $6,000 on the laser.** I'd rather see something like: | Startup item | Rough budget | | ---------------------------------- | ---------------: | | 55W CO₂ laser | ~$3,400 | | Venting/fume handling | $200-$500 | | Acrylic/engraving stock | $300-$500 | | Switches/encoders/knobs prototypes | $250-$400 | | LED/backlight materials | $100-$200 | | Packaging/shipping materials | $100-$200 | | 3D printer / tooling reserve | $500-$800 | | Cash reserve | Whatever remains | Now you have a **small manufacturing business**, rather than one expensive machine and no operating cash. There are cheaper, larger alternatives too: ### [VEVOR 60W CO2 Laser Engraver 24x16](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/vevor-60w-co2-laser-engraver-24x16in-co2-laser-engraver-cutter-machine-with-4-way-pass-air-assist-engraving-cutting-machine/JJGHKKV34Q/sku/12169933?fs=tj665r&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=chatgpt.com) *$2,199.90* ### [VEVOR 80W CO2 Laser Engraver 20x28](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/vevor-80w-co2-laser-engraver-20-x-28-in-19-7-ips-laser-cutter-machine-with-2-way-pass-air-assist-compatible-with-lightburn-orange/JJGHKZZJW5/sku/10734287?fs=tj64h4&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=chatgpt.com) *$2,529.90* ### [xTool P3 80W CO2 Laser Cutter](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/xtool-p3-laser-engraver-and-cutter-class-i-laser-engraver-80w-laser-output/CZP3S27JKY/sku/12484770?fs=tj66wq&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=chatgpt.com) *$6,699.00* The VEVOR machines buy you substantially more work area for the dollar. The xTool buys you a more integrated desktop workflow. For a first small business where you want to **make products instead of constantly working on the laser**, I'm leaning toward the P2S. I would **not** buy the $6,699 xTool P3 initially. It's attractive, but it would consume practically the entire modeled nine-month bankroll. --- # I think your PRODUCT IDEA may be the better part of this whole plan This is the sentence that got my attention: > **"The panels are the hardest for people to make."** I think that's exactly where you should begin. Don't initially try to become another manufacturer of complete $800-$2,000 USB cockpit electronics. You're identifying the annoying part that DIY simulator builders don't necessarily have the machinery to make. Someone can buy: switches Arduino boards rotary encoders LEDs USB interfaces wiring fairly easily. But then they reach this problem: > **"How do I make this damn panel look like the airplane?"** That is your opening. I found examples of people literally building their own GTC580 controllers with 3D-printed parts and PCBs, and others struggling to adapt generic hardware to the Vision Jet and Longitude. ([Reddit][4]) I also found commercial **software** solutions for the Citation Longitude, such as a $19 Stream Deck+ autopilot profile, but that's very different from someone selling a complete physical panel set. ([Flight Panels][5]) I did **not** find a market crowded with off-the-shelf physical Citation Longitude/Vision Jet/HondaJet panel kits comparable to the enormous selection available for 737/A320 builders. That's promising. It isn't proof of demand, but it is evidence that the niche deserves testing. --- # I would actually launch with FOUR levels And I think this is considerably smarter than making everything USB plug-and-play immediately. ### Level 1: PANEL ONLY This is the entry product. Something like: **Citation Longitude Center Console Panel Set** Customer gets: * precision-cut panels * proper switch and encoder openings * engraved legends * mounting holes * dimensions/setup sheet No electronics. Maybe something in the **$69-$129 range**, depending on size and number of pieces. Very little customer support. --- ### Level 2: PANEL + HARDWARE Same panels plus: * switches * rotary encoders * pushbuttons * knobs * rotary wheels * mounting hardware Perhaps **$129-$229**, depending upon complexity. Customer wires it. That's very attractive to hobbyists. --- ### Level 3: BACKLIGHT KIT Separate option: * LED strips/boards * diffusion layer * wiring * connectors * instructions Perhaps **$39-$89**, depending upon the panel. Now the customer can choose: **Panel** **Panel + controls** **Panel + controls + lighting** That is exactly the modular idea you were describing, and **I like it a lot**. --- ### Level 4: COMPLETE USB I would save this for later. Eventually: **plug it into USB → select Citation Longitude → fly** That's where the higher price and margin are. But that's also where support headaches begin: drivers firmware MSFS updates SimConnect/LVars/HVars SPAD.neXt compatibility Windows USB problems aircraft updates customer configuration Your first three levels don't have most of those headaches. --- # And there's another advantage Microsoft's G3000/G5000 implementation is already designed around aircraft-specific customization. Microsoft explicitly notes that installations differ among aircraft and that the G3000/G5000 framework supports those aircraft-specific variations. ([Microsoft GitHub][6]) So instead of selling: > **Generic Garmin panel** I'd make: **Citation Longitude Series** **Vision Jet Series** **HondaJet Series** Eventually: **Phenom Series** That is much more interesting. Honda itself confirms that the HondaJet uses three 14-inch displays and two touchscreen controllers around its customized Garmin G3000 installation. ([HondaJet][7]) The Longitude uses G5000. ([Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums][8]) And the sim community already uses the G3000/G5000 across the Longitude, Vision Jet and HJet. ([Reddit][9]) So there is some opportunity for shared manufacturing underneath aircraft-specific faceplates. That could become important for cost reduction. --- # Here's an idea I'd develop with you Rather than making an entire cockpit first, make **SETS BY AREA**. For example: ### Citation Longitude **Set A: Pilot-side controls** **Set B: Autopilot/flight guidance** **Set C: Center pedestal** **Set D: Lighting/electrical** **Set E: Complete panel bundle** Then someone can spend: $79 today instead of having to spend: $699 today. Later they buy Set B. Then Set C. You have turned **one customer into several sales**. And a complete bundle gets a modest discount. That's a good small-business model. --- # Your $1,000-$1,500/month idea I don't think that number is crazy. But we need to distinguish **revenue** from **profit**. Suppose an average order were $149. At **8 orders per month**: about **$1,192 revenue** At **10 orders**: about **$1,490 revenue** That's only roughly **two orders a week**. For a global niche like flight simulation, that's not an outrageous target. But suppose after materials, payment fees, failed pieces, packaging and other costs you retain $80-$100 contribution per sale. Ten monthly sales could produce perhaps: **$800-$1,000 before taxes and broader overhead** rather than $1,500 take-home. That's still useful. And then the important part happens. If you develop: **5 aircraft** × **4 panel sets** × **3 kit levels** you aren't depending upon a single product selling every day. You've built a catalog. --- # I would NOT immediately put all that business money back into Bitcoin This is one place where I'd modify your idea. Once the laser operation starts producing money, I'd use something like: **business money → business first** before: **business money → Bitcoin** Because the laser business may produce a much better return on capital than Bitcoin. Imagine you discover that putting another $500 into inventory lets you fulfill 15 extra orders producing $1,200 profit. That's a **productive investment**. I would not pull that $500 out and put it into Bitcoin merely because Bitcoin is the original engine. Bitcoin got you there. The business then gets to become its **own engine**. Eventually I envision three engines: ### Engine 1 **Bitcoin trading** Money makes money. ### Engine 2 **Flight-simulator manufacturing** Equipment + skill make money. ### Engine 3 **Long-term investments** Some profits move into BTC holdings, XRP, metals or other investments rather than remaining entirely exposed to one business. That structure is much stronger to me than trying to make Bitcoin carry everything. --- # And there's an even bigger opportunity here You're thinking **laser company**. I think you should think: > **Business-jet simulator components company.** The laser is only a manufacturing tool. Later you can have: laser-cut panels 3D-printed knobs custom switch caps backlighting mounting brackets PCB boards USB interface boards display bezels GTC surrounds desk stands pedestal frames complete panel kits Eventually: **complete business-jet cockpit packages.** And unlike the huge 737/A320 hardware market, you'd deliberately concentrate on: > **General aviation and business jets that the major simulator hardware companies neglect.** That is a coherent brand position. --- # One thing I would protect carefully Don't build the company around copying somebody else's logos and artwork. I'd label products: **"Compatible with the MSFS 2024 Citation Longitude"** rather than presenting them as official Garmin/Cessna products. Avoid reproducing Garmin, Textron, Cirrus, Honda, etc. logos unless you have permission. You're selling **simulator accessories compatible with an aircraft/software ecosystem**, not claiming to manufacture OEM aviation hardware. That distinction matters if the company starts getting larger. --- # My recommendation If this were the project I was helping you build from scratch, my sequence would be: **September 2026 → May 2027** Build the Bitcoin account, but treat 0.20%/day as a target rather than guaranteed income. **During those nine months, don't wait to develop the product.** We can design the first panels **before buying the laser**. Create accurate CAD/vector drawings. Create rendered product images. Decide materials. Create bill of materials. Create assembly instructions. Determine switches/encoders. Determine backlighting. Build pricing. Build the brand. And most importantly, **test whether people actually want them**. Then, when the Bitcoin account reaches the equipment threshold, you aren't starting a company. You're buying the machine for a company whose **first products are already designed**. That is a vastly better position. ### The first product I would develop If we're going to pursue this, I'd start with the: > **Cessna Citation Longitude / G5000 physical panel system for MSFS 2024** and make the **panel-only set first**, designed so customers can later add our switch/knob kit and our backlight kit. That lets us validate the entire concept with the **least expensive, least complicated product**. And my first-machine choice right now would be the **55W CO₂ xTool P2S**, not a UV laser. I would reserve roughly **$2,500-$2,750 of that projected $6,167** for everything surrounding the machine rather than consuming the entire bankroll on equipment. **I think there is the skeleton of a legitimate small business here.** The next thing I would work out is not another investment. I would lay out the **actual first Citation Longitude product line, what each set contains, estimated material cost, proposed selling price, and profit per set**. That would tell us whether your $1,000-$1,500 monthly target is realistic before you spend a dollar on machinery. [1]: https://www.keyence.com/products/marker/laser-marker/resources/laser-marking-resources/laser-engraving-on-acrylics.jsp?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Laser Engraving on Acrylics | KEYENCE America" [2]: https://www.techradar.com/pro/creality-falcon-t1-5-in-1-laser-engraver-review?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Creality Falcon T1 review: A 5-star 5-in-1 laser engraver for businesses" [3]: https://www.xtool.com/collections/co2-laser-cutters/products/xtool-p2-55w-co2-laser-cutter?utm_source=chatgpt.com "xTool P2S CO2 Laser Cutter" [4]: https://www.reddit.com/r/flightsim/comments/1b4ukkf?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Designed and built a 3d printed GTC 580 Touch Screen Controller for the G3000 avionics of the SF50 Visionjet." [5]: https://flightpanels.io/en-us/products/cessna-citation-longitude-autopilot-panel-for-stream-deck-plus?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Cessna Citation Longitude Stream Deck + Autopilot Profile for Microsoft Flight Simulator – Flight Panels" [6]: https://microsoft.github.io/msfs-avionics-mirror/docs/avionics/g3000/overview/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "G3000 Overview | MSFS (2020) Avionics Frameworks and Instruments" [7]: https://www.hondajet.com/en/Products/HondaJet/Avionics?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Avionics" [8]: https://forums.flightsimulator.com/t/how-to-operate-garmin-g3000-g5000-avionics/593426?utm_source=chatgpt.com "How to operate Garmin G3000/G5000 Avionics - Tips & Troubleshooting - Microsoft Flight Simulator Forums" [9]: https://www.reddit.com/r/MicrosoftFlightSim/comments/1ev8t52?utm_source=chatgpt.com "New G3000/G5000 Electronic Checklist Plugin for MSFS"