Flight factor (X-Plane) has now become a feasible option for cockpit builders with the support for a variety of hardware avionics equipment (OEM and replica). Users of an OEM Flight Control Unit can now interface directly with Flight Factor using Cockpit Concept’s latest FCU drivers. In addition, Flight Deck Solution MCDU can now be interfaced … Continue reading
The following is a tutorial on how to setup a motorized trim wheel using a Pololu hardware feedback interface board and ProsimA320. Alternative avionics software such as Jeehell FMGS does not have native Pololu compatibility and will require additional driver support, such as FSUIPCtoPololu from TNS-Systems. Hardware trim setup can be reviewed over here. Wire … Continue reading
Two 3rd party software which can enrich the simulator and be used with FMGS has come to my attention: Intelligent Crew Sound – This program plays cabin sounds depending on the aircraft state. Register on the website for access to the download section. I have been notified a new version will be available shortly. Company … Continue reading
A preview showing some of the new features added to the Flight Sim Labs A320-X for Prepar3D V4. Continue reading
There is a new feature in Jeehell FMGS version 46.0. If you take a look at the whatsnew.txt found in the FMGS install folder Jean Luc has listed this new, but inconspicuous feature: -Reworked installer package. Particularly, added an option to run FSX/P3D on a remote PC from FMGS server (seems to help reduce FPS hit … Continue reading
There are several ways to motorize the trim wheel of the Airbus. The A320, unlike the Boeing 737, has autotrim built into the aircraft systems. Boeing pilots are required to trim the aircraft to an angle of attack of 1 G — this is done with the trim switch on the yoke. On the A320 … Continue reading
The long awaited P3D version of FSL A320X has now been released, and available at their webstore for download. If you are a brand new A320X user it will cost 139.95 USD. If you have the FSX version, you can upgrade to the P3D version for $39.95. Flight Sim Labs A320-X Virtual Cockpit. Source: Flight Sim … Continue reading
Speaking of Jessica, she also wrote a review piece for Mutley’s Hanger. 10/10! Remember, FSLabs will also be launching a professional version (i.e. cockpit builders edition) somewhere down the line, so this is another product to watch out for. A320-X Reviewed By Jessica Bannister-Pearce Continue reading
Jessica one of our mycockpit.org forum contributors writes regularly for PC Pilot. You can check out her latest article in the latest PC Pilot print edition (January/February) where she shares her insight on Prosim A320 which is releasing in days (!!!). Continue reading
Virtual RMP allows you to interface with simconnect and control the radios of the flight sim. FMGS does not yet have a native RMP so this is an excellent program for those that do not have a hardware based RMP. Mycockpit forum for more information. Continue reading
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