Cockpit Concept have now released their LAN based Printer Interface Board. The board connects by AIRINC 740, 744 or 744A and is compatible with existing OEM aircraft printers. B747 functionality with Aerowinx and A320 Jeehell FMGS is confirmed. 3rd party avionics software are able to write (ASCII) to Cockpit Connect to output to the printer. … Continue reading
ProSim have quietly released version 3.0 of their Prepar3D flight and visual models (20 Oct 2021); this version includes the CEO (Current Engine Option) – IAE and CFM. To use the new models simply install the new models from ProSim update in the ProSim-Systems program. If you intend to use the IAE engine flight model, … Continue reading
Thank you for the continual support – the blog has now surpassed over 500,000 views. Since its inception in 2016 it has used primarily as a platform to document the construction of the simulator. It has also been a way to share information, which otherwise may be difficult to obtain, scientia potentia est. Some interesting … Continue reading
Hanne (CEO Prosim-AR) has announced updates for their ProSimA320 avionics suite. There will be additional flight model options with the plans for a release before the end of the year. For Prepar3D users there will now be an IAE option with appropriate avionics and system logics. The IAE option will be available to all CEO … Continue reading
For accurate large jet simulation it is essential to have control loading (force feedback) of the rudder pedals. Rudder forces are important in crucial stages of flight (take off, landing), manual hand flying operation and failure scenarios such as engine failure. The Airbus has flybywire characteristics but the rudders remain mechanically (hydraulically) operated and are … Continue reading
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
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