My new cockpit build!

[ETomlin]

Bob, Dang it man! Dang it! I am like Shane, I have a like for the King Air as well as the PC12 and now the C208 Caravan. I "flew" the C208 this morning in FSX while sitting in my LJ45 sim...weird I know, but the 208 panel is so simple and that airplane can fly anywhere. Im thinking of making a simple turboprop sim now once I get a little further along with my LJ45 (as in nearly complete). All these videos lately of small GA craft and such....giving me the urge to buy some FTX Orbx scener and do the slow and low flights occassionally!

[Bob Reed]

Bob, Dang it man! Dang it! I am like Shane, I have a like for the King Air as well as the PC12 and now the C208 Caravan. I "flew" the C208 this morning in FSX while sitting in my LJ45 sim...weird I know, but the 208 panel is so simple and that airplane can fly anywhere. Im thinking of making a simple turboprop sim now once I get a little further along with my LJ45 (as in nearly complete). All these videos lately of small GA craft and such....giving me the urge to buy some FTX Orbx scener and do the slow and low flights occassionally!

I know I had the 737 and I loved it ... And if I get the room I will put it back together! But this sim has me all back into building.... I am LOVING flying it allready!

[shaneb]

I hope that in the future I will have the space to allow me to build the King Air . . more products becoming available make it easier to build.  I would want to build it in a similiar fashion as the Lear I am currently building . . ie. start with the shell to enclose the sim, then start on the interior.  The radios that FlightIllusion offers really look good for the KA, plus the gauges . . of course they cost.   If only I had lots of money, lots of time, lots of space . .  I'd want a hanger with a Lear sim, KA sim, 737 sim, and of course a WW2 fighter along the lines of what Darryl is doing. Guess I better keep on dreaming!

Bob, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your shell!   

[Bob Reed]

I hope that in the future I will have the space to allow me to build the King Air . . more products becoming available make it easier to build.  I would want to build it in a similiar fashion as the Lear I am currently building . . ie. start with the shell to enclose the sim, then start on the interior.  The radios that FlightIllusion offers really look good for the KA, plus the gauges . . of course they cost.   If only I had lots of money, lots of time, lots of space . .  I'd want a hanger with a Lear sim, KA sim, 737 sim, and of course a WW2 fighter along the lines of what Darryl is doing. Guess I better keep on dreaming!

Bob, looking forward to seeing what you come up with for your shell!   

The shell... I have some real nice plans for the shell (Thanks Kennair!) you will find them on his website underdownloads...  http://www.kennair.com.au/index.html

[shaneb]

Hey Bob,

Yep, that was the design I was going to use as well.  About two years ago Ron had located quite a few files from his build for me and emailed.  I unfortunately lost them when my computer crashed . . about the same time I decided to go with the Lear.  He has a really nice design . . it will make an awesome shell!

[ETomlin]

...now the real question for Bob or anyone else....

Anyone got a better airfile for the default KA350?

[Bob Reed]

...now the real question for Bob or anyone else....

Anyone got a better airfile for the default KA350?

I am not flying the 350.. I am using the 200.

[Bob Reed]

Things are moving forward on the build . Have spent the last few days working on all the software. Still not sure what I am going to do about the no offset issue. Key2mouse works but not sure it is the best solution. Besides this is another guy that took my money and says he can't help me with my key.. NEVER change your email.... How many here have never changed their email? I had the same one for almost 11 years.... But now that I have changed it I have lost a lot of software... In just 2 programs that is $55.00 I am out.... Sorry this just really irritates me...

[Bob Reed]

Well the planning goes on.. And things have been ordered. Lots coming to gether over the next couple of weeks. I think tonight I will do some flying, might even do it on the server. We will have to see what happens. I can do a complete start up and never touch the keyboard or mouse.. That is a good feeling. I have had a lot of help from the folks on this board already and I thank every one of you!

[Bob Reed]

Added some software to the sim. Radar Contact.. WOW!!!! FMMmoving map which is realy nice. Unsuported at this time though and  a EFB that I am not at liberty to talk too much about right now. Pictures to follow this weekend.

[Bob Reed]

Hi Folks. Altough it does not show (actual build has not yet started) work continues on the new sim. I now have a Moving map, a EFB all setup and working. Yes I am flying! Finishing up the details of the shell build will start on that soon. Woeking with a friend of mine who is good at this stuff and getting a materials list together. Looks like actual build may start end of next week depending on his schedule. At some point I will get the mess (papers everyware!) around the test area cleaned up and get a couple shots of everything running.

[shaneb]

Hey Bob,

Looking forward to seeing that KA take life!     

[Bob Reed]

Well my panels have been shipped.... I can't wait to get them. Pictures to come as soon as I get them!

[shaneb]

I'm looking forward to seeing those panels . .  hope I can build the KA one of these days!       

[Scorch95]

Hoping the panels have arrived or that the delay is expected. But just in case here's a bump to remind you to get some photos up of the new panels. Can't wait.

[Bob Reed]

They are in Seattle now should have them this week Woot!!!!!