The visual systems used in a professional Level-D system consists of a spherical mirror and an ellipsoid shaped projector screen. On a traditional display system, such as a projected curve screen or television, the image is only aligned from the perspective of the Captain or First Officer POV. This presents a parallax error – out … Continue reading
Majestic Software have announced the Cockpit Edition for Prepar3D will now be shortly available (€294.95) The MJC8 Q400 allows you to interface directly with hardware. There are undockable 2D panels, and accessible networkable displays. Touchscreen is supported. All cockpit controls can be linked to the joystick connector configurator. The Majestic MJC 8 Q400 is another … Continue reading
CAVOK Simulations website has now launched – offering technical solutions and hard to find replacement OEM aircraft components. I have been using the RMP replacement LCDs successfully in the flight simulator, and also the RVDT (rudder pedals) interface board. Their product offerings also includes an ECAM ECP Flex PCB replacement kit. I have heard there … Continue reading
With the release of 1.50b1 CPDLC is now a native ProSim function. August 19 Release version 1.50b1 ================================ CPDLC through Hoppie network added. This is the first iteration and not yet complete. Add Hoppie logon code to Datalink configuration menu to use. Configuration of a Hoppie login code in the ProSim-System Datalink configuration menu allows … Continue reading
Cockpit Concept has now released their DCDU interface board for interfacing with OEM equipment. The equipment is compatible with the CPDLC AOC client. More information on the Cockpit Concept webstore. Continue reading
Aamir from Fenix Simulations have now announced on Discord that they “do indeed have a licence with ProSim to utilise and modify elements of their simulation software, and are building upon that to building something much more desktop-orientated and more in line with what PC simmers are used to.” (#Announcements, Fenix Sim Discord). Aamir has … Continue reading
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Oscar Wilde Fenix Simulation recently introduced their AirbusA320 to the world. A number of flight simmers have been surprised at their technical prowess – in a short amount of time Fenix have achieved a high fidelity Airbus A320 (unreleased) as showcased on … Continue reading
Microsoft Flight Simulator The latest MSFS PC update 1.18.13 (also released on the XBOX) has increased frame rates tremendously, especially in dense city areas such as London and NYC – the update has also introduced new bugs; a hotfix from Asobo will be addressing these issues shortly. ProSimA320 Instructor Station ProSimA320 users now have a … Continue reading
More details on the Fenix Simulations A320 MCDU have surfaced – their latest blog post details an example of their working RNAV/RNP system for complex departures (Queenstown, New Zealand), FLS modelling, RTA (Required time of Arrival), AOC + ATSU functions and Simbrief integration. Their Airbus technical advisors (real world A320 pilots) include well known YouTube … Continue reading
A surprise – Fenix Simulation reveals a ‘study-level’ Airbus A320 CEO for MSFS. Developed in secretly for many months until its public announcement today, Fenix Simulation intends their aircraft to be a “comprehensive and complete A320 simulator available to desktop consumers” when published. The detailed modelling – both on the graphical frontend and systems looks … Continue reading
