The CAVOK Simulation ATC/TCAS 28VDC power conversion kit is now on sale. A few of the OEM avionics hardware on the Airbus flight deck require 115 VAC 400 HZ to operate. This includes the following: MCDU, DDRMI, ATC/TCAS, Multifunction Printer and the automated adjustable cockpit seats Sourcing workable 115 VAC 400 HZ (static inverters) can … Continue reading
2021 has been an eventful year (pandemic aside); there has been significant software and hardware developments and a few surprise announcements. What will 2022 bring? On the software front MSFS continues to advance in development with patches and scenery updates. Several scenery developers have announced cessation of Prepar3D support and development to focus primarily on … Continue reading
Sydney based Aviation Virtual Simulators have now launched their A380 IFR/FMS Simulator. The IFR/FMS simulator represents all system and FMC functions required during the preflight phase. There will be additional development (LOWVIS procedures are planned) and also an A330 IFR/FMS trainer. The software should be an invaluable tool for enthusiasts and professional pilots. More information … Continue reading
Martin has now developed an X-Plane PoKeys connector which allows you to interface datarefs with inputs and outputs of a Pokeys 57E board. Xplane and Flight Factor A320 are becoming a serious flight simulator platform contender with Cockpit Concept, Flight Deck Solution’s MCDU, and Skalarki support. You should now be able to connect most 3rd … 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
The latest Cockpit Concept Connect software update (1.2.4.0) expands on support for X-Plane Flight Factor-A320. In addition to OEM FCU support, the software now supports the OEM brake pressure gauge, rudder trim, voltmeter, ACP and RMPs. With the additional hardware support, Flight Factor-A320 can now be a reasonable option for flight deck builders and an … Continue reading
Bruno the developer of A320 Simulator has now developed GA gauges (software and hardware implementation) which can be interfaced to simulator platforms (Prepar3D, X-plane). The videos below show a simulated Bendix/King CSI 310 Horizon Indicator in Action – Bendix/King KPI 552 – There has been renewed interest in GA Aviation and simulation of the avionics … Continue reading
The RMPs are now successfully integrated with the simulator. Interfacing with Cockpit Concept AIRINC429 boards allows the hardware to talk to the avionics software using FSUIPC. Cross talk, or synching between 2 or 3 RMPs is also possible using the dialog input and output – when you change the frequency on one RMP, this is … Continue reading
‘As Removed’ RMPs acquired are usually found with a damaged LCD and light bleed from years of use. The COM frequency might be illegible – The RMP LCD has now been replaced by replicas manufactured by Captain Andre. The process was straight forward, only requiring swapping of the LCD panel, elastomer strips and a blue … Continue reading
The Airbus FO seat has now been received. The seat is heavy, weighing approximately 80 kg; the bulk of the weight is from the electronic actuators at the base. 115 VAC 3 phase is required to operate the electrical functions of the seat – if you do not have an AC source you can also … Continue reading
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