I promised to keep you all updated on our first motion sim project, so here are 2 video's we made recently.
http://www.youtube.com/user/engravity#p/a/u/1/aVzwChycsVI (http://www.youtube.com/user/engravity#p/a/u/1/aVzwChycsVI)
http://www.youtube.com/user/engravity#p/a/u/0/DEY6ry9YNE4 (http://www.youtube.com/user/engravity#p/a/u/0/DEY6ry9YNE4)
The Platform will accomodate a projection dome, full 737 shell, instructors cabin and a balcony.
Over the next few weeks we will be placing the shell and instructors cabin..
The sim is being custom build for Simsensation (www.simsensation.nl (http://www.simsensation.nl)).
Simsensation will be using this sim for both training professionals but also for renting to the casual simmer. More information on simsensation on their website: www.simsensation.nl (http://www.simsensation.nl)
Simsensation is located at Lelystad Airport, right next to the Aviodrome Museum, location of the yearly FSweekend Event.
The 6 DOF platform is manufactured by MOOG.
Moog is one of the market leaders in the motion industries and its platforms are being used in level-D sims from CAE and FlightSafety International.
More information on MOOG and their motion solutions can be found here:
http://www.moog.com/markets/aircraft/aerospace-simulation-test/flight-simulation/ (http://www.moog.com/markets/aircraft/aerospace-simulation-test/flight-simulation/)
some more pictures:
The shell to be used:
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unloading the platform chassis at our facilities:
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Off subject but I like the last two pictures....out of an "Alien" moovie. Big black monster arm holding the platform. Those cranes are amazing.
Nice project.
Very cool Stef :)
More please, more more :P
...all that i can say looking your videos is WOWWW. There is no limit now for sim builders...
Thanks for share it, Stef !
Thanks for posting that Stef.. Man I wish I had the room for one of those LOL.
This looks great! More pictures!!
Ohhhh Baby, thats one of thse all electric bases init? Make sure you lock your doors tonight ;)
short update: shell and instructor cabin fitted.
Next step: fitting MIP and controls.
motion platform test cabin installed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5T5e6jQo7A#)
motion platform perf test (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqUSD3dALMg&NR=1#)
@phil: yup, its a fully electric moog platform.
@ jack: more shots of the monster crane :-)
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Stef, this is absolutly Beautiful. Is the Platform a 3 phase setup? Or just standard single Phase 220? What an amazing piece of kit.
Trev
Thanks Trev,
Yes its a 3 phase setup.
stef
Quote from: Trevor Hale on February 25, 2010, 06:39:58 PM
Thanks for posting that Stef.. Man I wish I had the room for one of those LOL.
i wish i had the money for one of those ;D
this is stunning. it never ceases to amaze me what is achievable.
well done stef......
regards .. ian
Not just the money Ian - I would need to buy a barn to fit it in!!
Nice job Stef
Regards
Ralph
Another update on the motion project....just a few pictures.
Shell placed on the motion platform, instructors cabin is finished. The sim will take 2 pilots in the shell and 2 people in the instructor cabin. Started building the structure for the projection dome.
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The back of the instructorscabin with the balcony. The balcony will have air stairs.
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Looking in from the back with the 2 Ipeco's + J-rails just fitted. Interiors are partially fitted.
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A view from the front. Sorry for the bad quality, taken with my phone.
ICS interface system and gauges have been fitted. The ICS interface is modular and eliminates the need for wiring switches, annunciators, etc. Very failsafe this way and the modular system is perfect for maintenance.
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Captains side. Ipeco seat with j-rails fitted. This is the newer electrically adjustable model, an option on the 737. It can be adjusted manually and electrically. Same seats are used on the 747/400.
Interiors are partially fitted.
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First Officers Office:
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Close up on the interior trim
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Panels, glareshield and glarewings fitted.
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Next on the list:
[list=]Finishing Interiors[/list]
[list=]fitting screens[/list]
[list=]testing interfaces and computers[/list]
[list=]fitting airconditioning[/list]
[list=]finishing instructors station[/list]
[list=]TESTFLYING ![/list]
Stef
Nice Stef, Looks good.. I am sure you are very happy with it. I am sure it will be nice to test fly it :)
visuals???
dead curious!
Will the side windows open? :laugh:
I'll just sit here in my basement with my 2x4's and a hammer. :(
Warren
Quote from: jackpilot on May 07, 2010, 08:41:26 AM
visuals???
dead curious!
curved screen, 3 short throw shock resistant projectors, sol7 for warping.
Stef
Sweet!! Looks better than the real airplane!
Mike Leavy
drool...drool..drool!
all i can do :P
Well, if I was the boss of CAE or Thales i would be loosing sleep looking at those pictures for sure,
BTW, your missing a set of map panels on those sidewalls ;)
Simply staggering
Thanks guy's
LOL@Phil : Your map light panels are staying right where they are: in my own sim ! ;-)
stef
OK, another small update:
The instructors cabin is spray painted and waiting for its logo:
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Last work being done under the hood. When all is done, the windows will be fitted and the dome will be closed. There is an accesdoor to the dome for maintenance.
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Part of the instructors cabin. 2 seats will be fitted + the instructors station (touchscreens). Its quite spacey for 2 persons.
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view from the captains seat. Screens, gauges and ics system fitted. Only the MCP PRO needs to be placed.
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Some close up shots. We are detail freaks, so all kinds of screws are fitted. Diferent sizes, some countersunk, etc. Not all functional, other than wanting to replicate the exact look of the real panels.
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Close up of the overhauled IPECO's with new J-rails:
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Plug and play pedestal. All modules functional, including the mic selector panel, the firepanel, cargo fire panel, radar panel, stab trim panel and even the lighting panel and the door/trim panel.
More news about the new plug and play modules soon.
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Uhmmmm dont know what this is.....you didnt see it ;-)
Looks like a ...uhmmm.... other ICS thingy: No more wiring, looks sooo CLEAN !
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Its not finished yet, knobs need to be fitted, dark filters for the displays, annunciators need to be fitted and the aluminium caps on the honeywell switches need to be replaced by white caps (yes the real locking honeywells are fitted).
When that is done it will be fitted in the sim. Plug and play, just one usb plug and a power line.
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functional valve gauge:
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:eek:
No words necessary
Warren
Simply stunning Stef.
Probably one of the many overlooked features in a simulator is the sound system. Can I ask what you will be using and where the speakers will be housed.
Keep up the great work.
Gary
Very nice! :o
Quote from: bussgarfield on May 25, 2010, 04:25:08 AM
Simply stunning Stef.
Probably one of the many overlooked features in a simulator is the sound system. Can I ask what you will be using and where the speakers will be housed.
Keep up the great work.
Gary
I plan on using multiple soundcards to be able to spread the sounds over seperate systems.
This sim will be running the Flightdecksoftware suite and we are closely working with Bart on several aspects.
Bart is currently working on the sounds and the GPWS sounds have been incorporated allready.
Speakers will be places on the spots where they are in the real craft too: in the ceiling trim and at the cdu bay. Underfloor speakers will provide ambient sounds like rumble and engine sounds. still in doubt about sonic transcducers as the motion will cause some rumble too. No need for bass shakers to simulate runway bumps, etc as the motion platform allready does that.
Bart has been an excellent help in incorporating our wishes in his software, especially when it comes to the instructor station, for which a special version will be created that will also control the MOOG motion platform.
Stef
getting closer to the final updates for this project.....
Interiors almost finished. only need to add the ceiling trim and the aft overhead. You can just see the 2 seats in the instructors cabin.
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A shot of a part of the instructors cabin. The seats are pneumatic and MUCH more comfortable than the IPECO's at half the price.
Instructorstation is operated by a single touch screen. The floodlighting in the instructorstation is blue and dimmable.
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ceiling trim fitted.....only the aft overhead remains to be fitted.
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A view to the sim from the instructors cabin.
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The ICS plug and play AFT overhead. All annunciators, switches and displays are functional. Gauge has to be fitted. IRS display and keypad are functional.
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Packing her up in bubble wrap for transport. She is being transported to the final location and we will finish the sim there.
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Our facilities. The sim is about as high as the overhead door when the platform is TOTALLY lowered to its lowest position.
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There she goes.
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A tight fit !
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Lifting the sim with a crane to be put on a special transport.
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Transport is being taken care of by Royal SAAN, a dutch company specialized in aircraft transportation and salvage.
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The final location. A hangar on Lelystad Airport in the netherlands.
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A nice video impression of the transport made by Alex Alberto:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmaC3lnwPcs&feature=youtube_gdata
Stef
Some last shots of the finished sim in the hangar at Simsensation.
Next weekend we will be finetuning the software and the platform with MOOG and Flightdecksoftware engineers.
In july it should be operational.
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one of the 2 happy new owners:
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Awesome Job! Dont get much better than that! Where is that going to be located again? would love to check it out/fly it..
Mike Leavy
Lelystad.
Great excuse to attend this years annual FSWeekend...
http://www.fsweekend.com/
Quote from: MLeavy737 on June 27, 2010, 08:52:51 AM
............ Where is that going to be located again? would love to check it out/fly it..
Check the company's website > http://www.simsensation.nl/
Regards,
Raymond
small news item on a local tv station.
from 4m30
http://www.omroepflevoland.nl/uitzending-gemist/video-player?p=nieuws&d=201008171730
Stef
and here's another one, since the sim is fully operational now, customers start posting clips on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSIUvyubOwk
You can tell i'm proud of our work ;-)
Stef
absolutely stunning! nicely done.
regards,
matt
Great video and Sim !! Really awesome work!
Look forward to more youtube videos :)
Mike Leavy