A string potentiometer has been interfaced to the rudder mechanism. Although not cheap in comparison to the other conventional potentiometers available in the market, the ease of use, smooth movement, accuracy and time it takes to implement the system outweigh the expense. The potentiometer was purchased directly from the CALTSensoR store on Alibaba – linear … Continue reading
The flight deck has been designed to be modular – each section can be quickly removed and reassembled for maintenance. Using aluminium profiles the segments can be created and reinforced using simple bolts, angle brackets, and nuts. A hex key set is all that is required to assemble the foundation. The following sections have been … Continue reading
In an attempt to replicate the Airbus trim system for the flight simulator further clarification on the rudder operation of the aircraft was required. Different scenarios were considered – take off roll, engine out with A/P engaged and disengaged, and crosswinds. A proposed trim mechanism system using a linear actuator was sketched by Richard Long … Continue reading
Bruno, Rene and Jan have developed a brand new A320 simulator suite which can be integrated directly with OEM hardware. This is great news for real world pilots, flight deck builders and aviation enthusiasts as it provides an alternative avionics software option. From the information found on the website the avionics suite looks complete and … Continue reading
With the introduction of the new SDK there were interfacing issued with the Cockpit Concept boards. The bugs have now been resolved with the 1.23 full release. Ensure the Cockpit Concept software starts after Prepar3D. May 11 2019 Release version 1.23 ================================ Systems: – Improved GPWS don’t sink message FMS: – Added support for equi-time … Continue reading
The thrust pedestal refurbishment is pretty much complete. Knobs have been repainted with the assistance of Cockpit Concept. A big thank you to Mick for helping out with the flaps panel – it was in a terrible shape prior to the repaint. The Simulator Solutions converted MCDU units have been installed. Motorisation of the trim … Continue reading
Interesting news from ProSim-AR that they will be supplying the software solution for Ansett Aviation Australia. Vier-Im-Pott will be manufacturing a Tactile Pod to be used in these new simulators. I visited Ansett Aviation last year as part of my Aviation Medical Training. The Level-D simulators (especially the Airbus A320s) are usually booked out to … Continue reading
