I thought I would move myself out of the "New here? Introduce yourself" section. I'm building a generic flight simulator based on a C172 that targets the 6 primary instruments as well as ignition, lighting and a Saitek radio. I've now assembled the case built out of MDF and threaded rod. This is the bare skeleton that will hold my acrylic panels. Next stage will be to coat it in primer and paint it white. It will then be draped with sheet aluminium, which will be also painted white.
Cheers
Rhydian
Very nice work. Yes you no longer need to be new here........
Looks great. Can see you really pay attention to detail. That should turn into one nice GA pit. I look forward to seeing your progress. Keep the pictures coming!
Scott
Which software do you use?
I built a trainer for a Flightschool a good while ago and used the Project Magenta black GA .
Superb graphics , super smooth instruments and easy to place and size. Way less expensive than the glass cockpits. A two computers network doing all the work vey smoothly.
just for info.
JP
Quote from: jackpilot on August 28, 2010, 05:22:15 AM
Which software do you use?
I built a trainer for a Flightschool a good while ago and used the Project Magenta black GA .
Superb graphics , super smooth instruments and easy to place and size. Way less expensive than the glass cockpits. A two computers network doing all the work vey smoothly.
just for info.
JP
Hi Jack,
I use simkits instruments for the left hand side so it would be their TRC software that runs all the instruments. I must admit they aren't the smoothest on the planet, but beautifully built and blimey they are very expensive to buy! I have seen a video of GA build (Steve1970 on Mycockpit.org) using a screen for the instruments, which I am guessing is the PMGA software. I envy how smooth they run.
I am in the process of designing another project after this one finishes. (I can't get enough of pit building). I am doing a mini rendition of a Diamond DA-40 with Project Magenta's GAGC software. I have to say It works out much cheaper than using Simkits' instruments.
Cheers
Rhydian
Flightillusion instrument do not use servos and are smoother but when the graphics are good (PM or REalityXP) a full screen of them is cheaper, easier and finally as realistic.
I'm starting to cover the case in 1.2mm sheet aluminium. Once the pieces have been "bolted" to the MDF frame with machine screws it's off to get powder coat painted a nice white colour.
My work collauges keep joking around, saying that I am making a microwave! I have to admit it is rather similar. I'm not sure how well my sim can heat soup though. Perhaps i'll give it a try... :laugh:
Cheers
Rhydian
Some updated photos of my project. Aluminium case is almost complete. Just needs to get powder coating and then I have to move onto the wiring and testing....that'll be fun!
Rhydian
Good work!
Nice compact cockpit you got there.
That is pretty cool.
scott
Almost complete. Just need to add a couple of decals and I'm done.
Cheers
Rhydian
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Great work. That's going to be a sweet 172 simulator indeed. Will be a lot fun when completed.
Maurice
For a "microwave oven " it is a very sexy one for sure....very very nice meticulous panel!!!