2018 is coming to a close and there has been remarkable developments in flight simulation for the ‘home cockpit builder’ this year. – Prosim A320 continues to develop, now up to version 1.17 – initially released 2 years ago in much of a alpha/beta software state, the avionics suite continues to evolve and has interesting … Continue reading
There are several noticeable developments on the Airbus X-Plane avionics market: Skalarki – The UK A320 cockpit vendor is developing a driver allowing for compatibility with their hardware and X-plane. XHSI – Development of glass cockpit software compatible with existing X-Plane Airbus solutions in the market continues. Simloc – A research based simulation group in … Continue reading
Thomas Andrich from Switzerland has shared photos of his OEM flight deck and it looks amazing. The support structure to house the interior cabin was completely self designed and is impressive. If you are a cockpit builder and would like to share or feature your flight deck on the blog, please get in touch. Continue reading
November 23 2018 Release version 1.17 ===================================== FMS: – Added support for const mach segments – Added step alts – Revised conditions for arming ILS approach instead of RNAV approach – RNAV approach arming now causes selected vertical mode to switch to managed mode – Fixes for FMS phase transitions and FMA modes during takeoff … Continue reading
ProSimUtils 1.7.9 by Wpslider now supports ProsimA320. Its functionality includes TOPCAT and PFPX integration, Hoppie Network messaging, weather information and ACARS. For this ProsimA320 release only HTML programs and PFPX and TOPCAT is supported via the EFB. Continue reading
Weather Radar, Collins Type WCP-701 PN 622-5129-020 pinouts Connector J1 Power +28 VDC M/L (GND) Integral Backlight +5 VDC P/e On/Off V/G (pinouts are used for a voltage self test but can be substituted for joystick button functionality) ARINC429 (low speed) <h connect to ARINC429 board INPUT A <j connect to ARINC429 board INPUT B … Continue reading
The OEM Thales Multi-Function Control and Display Unit has now been converted with the assistance of Simulator Solutions, a local (Sydney) Australian based company. Previously a FDS MCDU (reviewed here) was installed in the simulator – as a plug and play device this was a good substitute, but could never fully replace the keypad and … Continue reading
