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TomA320 
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 Topic: Simulator Project VIDEO ADDEDPosted: 15 Jan 2011 at 12:19pm |
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Hi everyone, I'm going to be starting a Flight Simulator project soon, which will entail building a simulator cockpit and have the ability to fly without any need to touch the mouse or keyboard.
I'm basing it on the KingAir, but it will only be a 1 seater sim.
It's a big project and here is what it will include:
A main instrument panel which will use a 24" screen to show the instruments.
A pedestal with a throttle, audio panel, trims etc.
The shell to encase the instrument panels and a projector showing the visuals.
The sim will also include an avionics panel which will include:
VHF/NAV
ADF
Transponder
AP
I shall be updating this post frequently with more news and pictures. I'm still very much in the planning stage at the moment, but hoping to start around Feb. Any ideas/requests would be very much appreciated.
Tom
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TomA320
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Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 4:52pm |
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Here are a few shots of the avionics which will be incorporated into the sim.
I managed to get them at dealer price so saved a lot of money compared with the RRP.
     The transponder is still under production from Elite but I should have them in about 3 weeks.
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Edward Longe
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Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 4:55pm |
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Best of luck Tom
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TomA320
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Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 5:21pm |
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Thanks Edward.
The first thing I'm going to be building is the MIP and glairshield. I'm going to be paining the MIP the Boeing RAL 7011 color and hopefully get some nice black material for the glairshield.
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Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 9:41pm |
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you can come and make me a simulator cockpit for a C130K TomA320 when your done
 TEE HEE  best luck wth yours Tom, looking forward to seeing it.
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Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 9:53pm |
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Cant wait to see the end result
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TomA320
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 9:37am |
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Thanks guys, might be a while yet. I'm guessing it will take about 3-4 months to get it exactly how I would like, but perhaps even longer.
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TomA320
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 10:52am |
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Can anybody recommend any switches etc for either the MIP or Pedestal?
I am thinking of this from Saitek but I would only be buying it if I can get it cheap of ebay.
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 7:29pm |
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Sounds great Tom, keep us up to date and take pictures... |
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Posted: 16 Jan 2011 at 7:38pm |
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Will do, I'm hoping to make this topic a bit like a "blog" style post with all the pictures and updates posted here. I'm still planning out all the dimensions and materials etc ATM, but stay tuned!
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Posted: 18 Jan 2011 at 7:41am |
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UPDATE:
I've ordered the leads for the projector so hopefully they will arrive on Fri/Sat and I'll be able to take a few pics of the projector and monitor working together.
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TomA320
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Posted: 19 Jan 2011 at 7:56am |
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UPDATE- The transponder modual is now in stock so I'm getting the avionics shipped out this week so I'll take some pics when they arrive.
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Posted: 20 Jan 2011 at 8:43am |
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Sounds good
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Posted: 22 Jan 2011 at 1:55pm |
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Update: I've now got my projector and screen working together, the screen showing the instruments and the projector showing the scenery it looks really good.
I took a picture, but for some reason the scenery from the projector doesn't show on the camera.
The avionics are due to arrive next week, Thursday or Friday so I'll get a few pics then.
In the mean time I need a bit of help deciding where they should all go.
I was thinking of having the Autopilot and HDG selector on the pedestal and the transponder, VFR radio and ADF on the MIP. This is the layout that the Alsim simulator at my flying club uses but would appreciate your thought.
Thanks
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Posted: 24 Jan 2011 at 10:45pm |
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Sounds like its comeing along nicely
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Posted: 25 Jan 2011 at 5:15pm |
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Sound good to me Tom dont forget to keep us updated with pics as well. Good luck with it.
Col.
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TomA320
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Posted: 28 Jan 2011 at 9:55pm |
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Thanks, the avionic arrived today, unfortunately they didn't pass the customs check and I was forced to pay 20% VAT (£123) before I could collect them. I'm gutted because I've never had to pay any VAT on these items before.
I'll get some pics. tomorrow.
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Posted: 28 Jan 2011 at 11:25pm |
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Sounds like a good project Tom! Best of luck with it!
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Posted: 29 Jan 2011 at 9:09am |
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Thanks Heinz, here is a pic of the all together:
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Posted: 29 Jan 2011 at 7:52pm |
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Hi Tom, nice project.
With reference to my Monitors thread, out of curiosity, I was just wondering how you plan to "view" your sim project, when its completed?
Obviously, I assume you will be going for maximum realism!
Regards,
Herky.
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