The Home Cockpit Support Forum

Guys, I have been looking around for any web pages, or search through googles.com trying to find any information or any picture that would displayt the B767-400 version MIP and Overhead panels. I have tried Merriweather and unfortunately I could not get through... I would want to order it from FDS but they only carry 767 200 and 300 version on panel which is much differ than the 400 version. I figured out that I would build one of my own by doing some etching or print the transparent that have adhesive underneath and lie it on the arylic. So does anyone know any webpage that would display Boeing B767=400 version? let me know

Hi,Am about to start the actual wood/plexi construction for the MIP/Glareshield and Pedestal for a Airbus 320.I already have the various panels from Peter Cos but am lost when it comes to finding out the exact measurements for the various pieces of wood as depennding on different constructors they are using different setups..Any one who cold mail me to post the measurements in MM please.TksPeter

Hi guys,I'm pretty interested with these things i've been reading about for flightsim use, howerver I don't really know how to install them. Do I just wire them up to my audio out or will I need a separate amplifier? Thanks.Cheers,Peter

Hello all, I have released version 4 of the A320 Collection for download. This upgrade contains the LONG anticipated APU simulation. You can find the download at:http://www.ProMFD.cjb.netHere's basically how the system works:1. ARM the APU by pressing "4"2. The APU page is displayed automatically. Wait until the APU flap opens. This will take about 12 seconds.3. press "5" to start the APU. Once reasonable RPM and EGT are reached, the "AVAIL" indiciation will appear.4. The APU Gen box should now be active.To establish electrical power from the APU, press "7"To establish bleed air:1. Activate ADR2 by pressing "a". The bleed indication should now read zero.2. Open the blee…

I don't think I've ever seen a display with this many screens :-)http://members.chello.nl/~s.ferris/Robert

Hi everyone!Guess I'm kinda new here but maybe someone can clarify something for me.I want to start roughing out a frame to start building a 777 pit.I checked out both CSI and AGT to plan on the panels I want to get but am confused because they list very different sizes and I don't know which one is correct.CSI's EFIS panel is 120mm x 73mm.AGT's EFIS panel is 127mm x 88.9mmHow do I figure out which one is the right size? Is there a web site to go to that just has all these dimensions from the real aircraft?Any help guys ?ThanksJohn

Anyone have any idea where I can find a 5 position rotary key switch to use for a start/Mag switch like the one on a 172 panel? I am building a 172/182 cockpit using the TRC panel and Go Flight radios and I am making most of the lower panel switches and integrating them with a KE72. Using FSUIPC and key mapping I can assign all the commands through the KE72 to operate a key switch for, Off, Mag1, and Mag2, Both, and start, but I can only find a 4 position Key operated switch. This means I cannot have Off if I use this switch. Any one find a 5 position key switch?? Thanks,Ken PeckhamCEO B&B Sim Technologies"We Put You in the Left Seat!"

Hi allI'm planing to build a home cockpit using FSBus system. I've read the english manual and some of the forum posts, but a few points remain unclear to me. If someone can clarify these to me I would be grateful.-I've read in a post that FSBus supports 32 controllers. But in the manual it's stated that fsbus assigns CID from 1 to 31, totalizing 31 devices. Another point in the manual says that we can use a CID to a controller who is sending command into FS and the SAME CID to a controller who is receiving status data from FS, making 62 controller boards (31 receiving and 31 sendind) slots available. If that is correct, how do we connect all these boards in FSCom since h…

HiNow i've started to build my A321/330 cockpit with panel from Flightdecksolution.I've almost desided for Hagstrom KE72, but if I can read I also need a rotary encoder, which one and where do I get it.If anyone out there can assist I really appriciate it, also input if this is a good choice with KE72.For me it's a large hidden world this electronic part of building so any help, yes pls.BrgdsFlemming Jansen

Hi,Finally, after 7 months hard work and with the help of Stephan Haas, I have completed my PIC767 PedelHead... It's a combination of parts of the Pedestal and Overhead, and it's based on 2 KE72 modules, 2 GF-166 radio modules and a 5 inch black/white TV. It's size is 36 x 37 x 22 cm with/depth/height) and it fits nicely on a chair next to me. I needed this compact size because everything has to fit around my desk since I don't have enough space for building a complete cockpit.Here are some pictures, for more information you may visit my web site (projects page).Regards,Nicowww.nicokaan.nl

Hi all,Finally was successful in creating my FSBUS cards, got the PICs flashed (Inititally had trouble due to cable type/length) and controlled LEDs/Digital Output through the router. It's an awesome feeling...My question: I know FSBUS2 has some bugs and I too was unable to control my LED/DO card. Anyone has a solution or knows of a timeframe for the solution? It looks too good to resist... Rahul SharmaNew Delhi, [email protected] for a 737NG - India's first Home Simpit.

Hello Everybody !!:-yellow1I'm new in this forum but I have already a question ;)I project to build an A320 cockpit with PSS A320 and FSBUS but I have a serious problem : impossible to send the PA info (ALT HDG SPD) on 7segments using FSBUS... It seems like FSUIPC can't read the informations... i can't continue my project so PLEASE have you a tip for me?:-eek:-eek:-eek:-eek:-eek:-eekMany thanksBest regards

HI IM having trouble wiring the fbus card up to my computor. Can someone please send me a pic or a good diagram showing how to hook the card up? I would be greatly appreacetive.Thank you.

Hello every-one,I am just starting to design my cockpit. I am having troubel getting demintions for differnt part of it. Like the main panel, center consual, glare shield, and so on. I think I am going to make one that I can use for different aircraft. The basic setup is going to be a mix of 747, 737, and the A380 or something like that. I just need a web site that has som good drawings.Thanks,tmmy_buddy :D

Guys still for sale this really nice CDU I think it comes from a Gulstream or other midsize Bizjet, THE REAL THING!! completelly backlit keys and it was working when removed so the screen is working Ray Sotkiewutz from BlueSideUp made a similar unit that I sold him, works with Project Magenta and I guess it could be used with PIC or other softwares and I guess could be easilly connected to a KE72 it is a good chance asking price is $350 shipping included from the U.S but I take a better offer!!!Here is a pic:http://forums.avsim.com/user_files/19295.jpg

Hello to all: I am building a autopilot panel of a 747-200. This panel has a selection of "IAS HOLD" that maintains the airspeed "IAS" constant, varying the RATE of CLIMB to maintain the IAS constant. This is made to constant thrust power of the engines. I was proving with the variable of the FSUIPC $3460 but I don't achieve him to work. Can somebody help me???. Thanks.Jose

As i saw in Fsbus site, the module for 7 segment displays support up to 5 displays. But as i know, the new format for COMs and NAVs freq, are with 6 numbers (3+3 in decimal).How this will work i.e freq 119.725 ?ThanksEddie ArmaosAthens-Greece

Hi All,Finally, after 5 months of hard work and with the help of many of you guys, on this forum, I completed my

These are some pics of my Summer project. After acquiring the FDS throttle housing and levers, I am about .01% complete with them. Still working out the design for Autothrottle tracking from the MCP.http://12.228.183.216/throttle/throttle1.jpghttp://12.228.183.216/throttle/throttle2.jpghttp://12.228.183.216/throttle/throttle3.jpghttp://12.228.183.216/throttle/throttle4.jpg

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Hi all,I've just finished drawing up very detailed plans for a Cessna 421C Home Cockpit. Only thing that is stopping me from building it just now is the guages! For a glass cockpit you use Project Magenta but I need accual gauges. Does anyone know who makes/sells analouge gauges and that can be connected upto Flight Simulator 2002?Gordon :-zhelp

Hi everyone,I'm making a parts list on mouser.com for the key card and I can't find a 4mhz crystal that looks anything like the one in the pictures here: http://www.mikkila.org/fsbus. Does anyone know what I should be looking for? I have found some Ceramic Resonators and Clock Oscillators but they have 3 or 4 leads coming off of them instead of just 2.Sorry for all the simple questions... I was able to get the Com card "printed" last night using an iron and some glossy paper. It looks pretty good, just have a little clean up to do on it before I put it into the acid...Thanks,Spencer

Hi All...still working on my King Air...does anyone know the best way to build and drive the annunciator panel. On the King Air it is on the glare shield and sticks up so using a monitor for lights would not work.Thanks...JB

Hi all,We have some programmers in our VA (Belgium VIrtual Airlines www.BVAG.net) and we want to give them a little support for our sftware.It's a first version release and they still going to upgrade their job but this already a great software...Try it, it's free and feel free to reports problems you may encounter.Thanks for your try...Leroy FabriceBVA224 - BVAG event managerHERE is the official text:Flight Deck Software releases first version of Glass Flight DeckGood news for cockpit builders and other flight simmers. FlightDeck Software released the first version of the Glass Flight Decksuite. At this moment the suite contains all displays seen in the B737 NG series. …

HelloI have now build the FSBUS DO, and i got a problem.I can write the Flash without any problem, but I can not trig the relays.I have now for 3 days looked for any fail in the PCB board, but every thing is correct.So far I can see, you must have a ground from the 74LS374 to trig the realy, but ther is always + 5 volt on the pins, to all realys.I have only mount 16 realys, can that be the problem.Can anybody help me with this problem.best regardsFinn