Interfacing korry switches has also been a sticky subject. The problem OEM builders face – be it if you are interfacing Boeing 747, 737, or Airbus panels – is the amount of voltage, and current required to drive the indicator lights of the flight deck. Interface boards on the market today (Arduino, FDS TEKWorx, Skalarki) … Continue reading
The Oz Flight Sim Expo begins Nov 17-18th at Illawarra Airport, one hour south drive from Sydney. I hope to catch up with our fellow flight sim builders and visit the HARS Aviation Museum. A Qantas 747 is in display in its final resting ground at the museum and should make for an interesting tour. Continue reading
The annual VATSIM Charity event starts today and runs for 2 weeks. The virtual skies will be particularly busy with fully manned ATC stations. SimfestUK has an entertaining and interesting feed. Our fellow Airbus builders Captain Horgan and Christoph from Cockpit Concept will also be participating. Continue reading
October 26 2018 Release version 1.16 ==================================== FMS: – Added support for along track waypoints – Added MCDU support for time markers – Added support for block type altitude constraint – PFD target alt should not show runway threshold alt during RNAV approach – Fixed aircraft not descending when pushing FCU ALT during cruise – … Continue reading
A complete set of composite cockpit floor panels were recently acquired. The panels, when installed, lie on top of the aircraft steel frame. The pedestal, sidestick consoles, side bins, and aircraft seats and a carpet overlay are secured onto the floor panels. A structural base will need to be carefully designed to fit the OEM … Continue reading
11VU Throttle Quadrant 2139VC Backlight Trim E (+5 VDC) / F, G (Gnd) Backlight Gravity Gear extension A (+5 VDC) / B (Gnd) Backlight Gravity Gear extension C (+5 VDC) / D (Gnd) 2145VC Instinctive Disconnect Autothrust (L lever) A/C 2146VC Instinctive Disconnect Autotrust (R lever) A/D 8KS1 (Throttle Lever, Engine 1) Plug A Potentiometer … Continue reading
77The left and right brake pedals are connected mechanically to the Brake Transmitter transducer on the FO rudder pedal mechanism. Pinouts Right Brake G/M(wiper)/U Left Brake Y/C(wiper)/H Reference ASM 32-42-01 Continue reading
