So I did use the RTE page to build a route and it did work better.  Some routes I built were perfect.  But not all and have some pictures I will post once I organize.

A couple routes that were mis-drawing did indeed have some fantastic mileage between waypoints (like 5099+ miles) so that makes sense.  Interestingly, I use the correct waypoint one of which is PRADO (33°55'23.4"N  117°47'1.7"W) in SoCal.  However there is also a PRADO (40°8'51.0"N  002°0'37.2"W) over in Spain.  So when I use PRADO, I end up getting the one far away instead of SoCal and not sure why as there is no choice to make when typing it in.

When adding the POM VOR in SoCal (N34... W117...) I end up getting POM POM LI (N40... E014...) on the other side of the world.  Now one adding the POM VOR, it does list two choices and I always select the top one (should be closest) and it is always the VOR.  Can someone enter these two waypoints from some SoCal location and see if you get the close PRADO intersection and POM VOR or do you get the ones around the world?

Attaching PDF with some views of both noting the mileage.

Thanks,
Scott

Hey guys,

While working on my other issues with FMC (will post reply soon), when starting the full SIM, the Lower EICAS screen started up turned sideways.  If I were to "rotate" the flight control/hydraulic page that is being displayed to the left (90 degrees), it would be correct.  So for now top-of-screen thinks it is on the right side.

That screen fits in-between both FMC units so it is actually installed sideways (long side up and down).

I have not gotten into the SIM since this happened but did read in the MagentaDoc that the software could be rotated.  However, I only see one reference to it when talking about positioning the GC displays.  But no other directions.  I also can't find it on the menu.  Maybe I missed it and was wondering if someone knew the procedure to rotate a given display?

Alternatively, should I go look at the orientation in Windows 7 itself to see if maybe that screen is rotated incorrectly?  Fixing that rotation if incorrect would perhaps fix the EICAS display?

Wondering best solution as I haven't messed with that stuff in years.

Thanks,
Scott

@Gchartrand

Earth calling....

Welcome aboard...
As a starter,try a search here with 172 home cockpit
A 172 is relatively easy project
You only need to buy one or two Nav radios (for navigation) a yoke and a rudder.
The rest (all switches, engine controls etc) can be home made and easy to interface with a joystick inputs and outputs card.

Check:
https://cessna172sim.allanglen.com/docs/instrument-panel/

https://flyingforfun.weebly.com/cessna-172-cockpit.html
 

I'm new to sim building. I'm a student pilot looking to recreate a fairly accurate cockpit of a 172 to ease the transition time into the real aircraft. I'm a low tech kinda guy, but looking for some help and knowledge from experienced people to help me achieve this goal.

Thank you Luis for prompt reply. Key well received iStation up and running.
Best regards
Peter

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Hi Peter,

Thanks for your patience while we sorted out our server issues.

We have sent your activation key.

Best regards

Hi Luis,
Sorry to say, but me too am waiting for key code for my Instructor Station bought Monday via SimMarket. Have sent to you by email Monday (Nov. 11th) the installation code, unfortunately no response till to date. Only received an obviously auto generated email stating that you received my email and saying the key would be sent within 48h the most.
Please send me the key code asap, as I need to use the Instructor Station.
By the way, the link to your website is returning a Google error 404.
Thanks Peter

All the videos are on my twitch channel.  twitch.tv/cockpitbuilders

Feel free to check them out.  WF2401 is the start.  You will also see our struggles at the beginning with audio and various other issues, until we had the issues sorted by the 2nd day.

Trev