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The Beech 99 to KA350i Project!

Started by Trevor Hale, March 08, 2011, 10:32:23 AM

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Trevor Hale

#250
Hi guys,

Ben along time since I added to this thread, but fr most of you that follow my Streams it isn't new to you, however for those of you that don't I am in the middle of another rebuild.

The aircraft is stripped and am rebuilding it live on stream (as much as I can) Looking to have her flying again in a couple weeks.

Replacing all the interfaces and trying to improve the "Look" to the real aircraft.  Also adding some new features to make the streaming more entertaining.

Trev
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jackpilot



Jack

kurt-olsson

The cockpit is awesome but the cabin makes it even greater!

Thats sime nice feeling sitting in the back! :)

Trevor Hale

Yes a really big overhaul.  Replacing all cabling, Interfaces - MIP and adding a lot more simulation functionality.

The Cabin adds to the realism for sure, just wish I had more people to fill it :)

Trev
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Joe Lavery

Hey Trev, I'll come over and fly with you!

That looks a serious rebuild there, I don't see you flying by this weekend...  8)

Joe.

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jackpilot

Watch out Joe, this Guy rolls his airplane unexpectedly. Make sure there is a harness back there  :P


Jack

RayS

Wish I could be there to help!

When you paint the MIP, be sure to use satin or flat texture paint. (Preferably satin) Satin I think gives the best texture without being too shiny.

My favorites are:
Rustoleum Satin Granite
Rustoleum Satin Shell White
Rustoluem Matte' French Cream (Slightly Darker than Shell White)

Typically you won't need a base primer coat, unless you want the surface super-smooth.

I have the French cream color currently and will stick with it because I have a genuine Center MIP Radio section that is the same color.

If I didn't have that I'd go back to the granite color because it's bad-ass.

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Ray Sotkiewicz

Joe Lavery

Quote from: jackpilot on December 26, 2019, 11:26:06 AMWatch out Joe, this Guy rolls his airplane unexpectedly. Make sure there is a harness back there  :P

It's okay Jack,

I've got a spare harness from my Granddaughters pram, and because I flew gliders I've got a parachute as well... I've watched some of his streams!!!  :o  8)  ;D

Joe.
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Trevor Hale

#258
LOL you guys are funny.  Joe, would love to have you fly with me.

Ray I also wish you could be here to help.  We are making great progress though.  I went with a Grey (Proline 21 is black instruments) on Grey, and I did this time go FLAT (Satin) No more shiny crap.

Switch Panels are back in, Monitors will be attached to the MIP today, and Hopefully all the Pots will be wired in gain today.  (Might even start coding)

Trev
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jr2mey

So like, where are you going to put the full sized beer fridge Trev?
James

Trevor Hale

Quote from: jr2mey on January 02, 2020, 06:40:31 AMSo like, where are you going to put the full sized beer fridge Trev?
Think I am going Keg-a-rator instead lol
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Trevor Hale

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So I took the Plunge this past weekend, and Haven't posted any updates in a while, but thought I would share this with you guys.

Got rid of the BIG TV and side monitors. and went with this...

What a difference.  It's not quite as clear, but is pretty awesome for the immersion feeling.

















Needless to say, I am not an expert, but I am getting there.

Trev
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Jack

jskibo

Less than 4 years to retirement......

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jackpilot

Great! what is the radius,
Might allow me to stretch further my screen (flat right now)


Jack

archen

Missed out on this thread. This is cool! I'm thinking about building my cockpit to suite the airfoillabs KA350.

I'll follow your progress [emoji16]

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Trevor Hale

Quote from: jackpilot on November 11, 2020, 04:23:36 AMGreat! what is the radius,
Might allow me to stretch further my screen (flat right now)
Jack 

I used 2 - 4 X 8 foot sheet of MDF 1/2 " and made the radius 4' and drew an arc. Then shortened the string by 3.5" for the 2X4 frame and drew the arc again. 

technically it's 7' 5" which may not be big enough for the 738 but could be slightly modified to fit your uses. 

Trev
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Trevor Hale

Quote from: archen on November 11, 2020, 05:02:42 AMMissed out on this thread. This is cool! I'm thinking about building my cockpit to suite the airfoillabs KA350.

I'll follow your progress [emoji16]

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Thanks Archen. 

I stream three days a week on twitch. Twitch.tv/Cockpitbuilders 

starting at 2330 hrs Zulu tonight. Saturday's at 00z and Sundays back to 2330Z

trev
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kurt-olsson

Wow!

I didnt know tou build a shed for the aircraft, looks awesome.

Man, that setup is sweet! Will try to check out your stream!

Great job!

RPPerry3

Hey Trevor,

Just finding this thread on your KA350i build.  I haven't had a chance to go through it, but I'm going to spend the evening catching up. I have been trying to sort out how to run either a G3000 set on screens or go the more Steam Gauge route to keep load on my computer(s) at a minimum and still haven't fully sorted that out.

As it stands, I'm leaning toward using physical cnc'd panels over LCD screens for Capt and FO Instruments, but not sure what the best option is for the center panel for GTN750.  I'm going with the Air Foil Labs KA350 with RealityXP GTN750 for XP11. 

Joe Lavery

Very nice job there Trev, glad you're streaming again it's been a while hasn't it.

Regards
Joe.
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sagrada737

Great job Trevor!  I think you will enjoy the added sense of immersion with your new display setup. 

Best Wishes,
Mike
Full-scale 737-800 Sim; P3d v5.3x with Sim-Avionics (two computers), FDS MIP,  FlightIllusion hardware.  3-Optoma ZH406ST Laser HD projectors, with 4K inputs from a single Nvidia RTX-4090 GPU (new), resulting in a 210 deg wrap-around display.  6dof Motion Platform using BFF 6dof motion software, driven by a Thanos Servo Controller to 6.2 KW Servos, Lever type actuators.

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