Scott (and Rob's...) Chicago 737-300 Build

[XOrionFE]

Hi Scott,

great flightdeck, good job! 

How did you fix the cables in the cannon plugs? Or is the cable diameter fixing itself?

Cheers
Hans

Hello Hans,
I use the required Crimpers, pinning and de-pinning tools shown here.   You also need to buy pins which can be pricey.   I purchased all on ebay.

I am using 22 awg wire from Allspectrum Electronics (www.allspectrum.com). 

Scott

[B747-400]

Hello Scott,

ah, could not see them on the picture.
Thanks for info and shots.

Cheers
Hans

[XOrionFE]

Made some progress....its breathing!

I hope to have up and running tomorrow!

Scott

[Ed]

That OEM gear looks absolutely beautiful. Wishing you all the best in your project.

[philb737]

Out of this world!! Amazing project

[737NGer]

Amazing sim indeed!

Seeing an OEM Panel being brought back back to life is immensely satisfying!

[XOrionFE]

Primary Engine gauges up and running!

https://youtu.be/wYPAZRyWO4o

[fsaviator]

Amazing work, Scott.

I just can't get over how far you've come with this.  I look forward to the next video

-Warren

[archen]

Wow Scott. This is absolutely amazing. I just love how you interfaced the real guages.

Br,
Anders

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[XOrionFE]

Rob was over all day today and we worked diligently to build out my stepper to synchro interfaces which control many of the flight instrument.  ADI Pitch and roll complete along with HSI Compas card.   We also kicked off the beginning of fall season enjoying some Sam Adams Octoberfest beer while we wired and tested and tested and wired.   Did I mention that we did a lot of wiring?  Lol...

[jackpilot]

Good for you guys!
Keep on posting !

[XOrionFE]

Ok, here it is...

Bleed Air panel - up and fully functional except for packs gauge (which will require some synchro work..)

Capt ADI - Pitch and Roll complete (FO will be cake as it jus copies signals)

Capt HSI - Compass Card running (again FO will basically "Y" off and use same signal.

Video Here

https://youtu.be/lP5thad7CgI

[Bob Reed]

Ok, here it is...

Bleed Air panel - up and fully functional except for packs gauge (which will require some synchro work..)

Capt ADI - Pitch and Roll complete (FO will be cake as it jus copies signals)

Capt HSI - Compass Card running (again FO will basically "Y" off and use same signal.

Video Here

https://youtu.be/lP5thad7CgI

Yes I have a bleed air gauge as well. I need to do some sychro work myself. I will be watching!

[Marco ERJ]

Hi Scott (and Rob...  ),

Four words on your simulator:
Wow!
Amazing!
Thank You!

Seeing what you guys have accomplished with your ADI and HSI inspired me to bump my ERJ135 stand-by instruments up a couple of spots on my list of things to get done! Fair warning: may (WILL!) have to pick your brains on how to do them!

Thanks for sharing, and congrats on such unbelievable progress!

Marco

[Nat Crea]

Real 737 Instruments and Samuel Adam's...Heaven 

[XOrionFE]

Real and instruments and Samuel Adam's...Heaven 

All its missing is a beautiful Natvis display setup 

[XOrionFE]

Standby ADI Up and running!

Video:
https://youtu.be/G-LxRq3bBDQ

[Bob Reed]

Very nice! I have a couple of those servos! lol

[XOrionFE]

Very nice! I have a couple of those servos! lol

Got a good deal on them with a free programmer....couldnt resist

[XOrionFE]

New Update:
Airspeed Gauges, Altimeters, and Clocks working.

Rob came out yesterday and we made some great progress.

https://youtu.be/yyyWmJfrRwk

[727737Nut]

Couldnt get much better, Pizza, Beer, Sim

[Bob Reed]

Well looks like you are flying it now! That has to be a milestone! Nice job you guy!

[XOrionFE]

Well looks like you are flying it now! That has to be a milestone! Nice job you guy!

Yes, truly a milestone Bob.  I had been flying around with Xplane data onscreen so I could see various pieces of flight data.  The last piece was airspeed and now with my aispeed gauges working I can pull that off the screen.    In P-3s early 90's we flew with steam gauges.  I got my PPL and initial instrument trining on steam gauges (172R) only later learning to fly the G1000 equipped 172 SPs.   I love the steam gauges and the traditional 6pak.   I am in heaven with the -300 and these Operational OEM gauges.   When the going gets tough and something is not working I always tell Rob I am going to have to dump it and pull the NG mip out of thr closet (which truthfully I do have waiting in the wings brand new...just in case...).   Rob always laughs and says.."seriously...look down at your -300 OEM mip and tell me what else can even come close to comparing...".   He is right....nothing compares and I always have to pinch myself....

If anyone on this forum ever wants to stop by for a visit to experience what I can only describe as flying a museum piece..a piece of history...give me a shout.  You are welcome.   I am sure Rob would oblige as well if you happen to be passing through South Bend, In.    These are almost identical sisterships living in the US heartland.

Scott

[kurt-olsson]

Man, i wish i could visit when you had your workshop! Both fun and would be great to learn from the masters!

[XOrionFE]

New video...

Enjoying a little XEnviro weather flying a circuit at KSEA.....all running smooth and looking phenomenal.

https://youtu.be/QTs4n1mpq34

733....slowly but surely coming along...

Scott