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Post by MarkH on Jun 21, 2015 14:43:08 GMT
I am starting to think about a new cockpit (a second one, not to replace the Twin Otter). I would like to make it a single-engine, based on WideView and with a real panel (ie. gauges). I am thinking vintage style or perhaps a generic single that has enough gauges to do anything up to something like the Cherokee. Trouble is it needs to rely on something like Panel Builder or Air Manager and neither of those can yet interface with FSUIPC. I am wondering if there are other ways to Lvars, say from a computer program of my own. Of course that doesn't really help because I'd have to learn how to create all the gauges from scratch.
Sigh.
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Post by ScottB on Jun 23, 2015 15:13:57 GMT
I am starting to think about a new cockpit (a second one, not to replace the Twin Otter). I would like to make it a single-engine, based on WideView and with a real panel (ie. gauges). Trouble is it needs to rely on something like Panel Builder or Air Manager and neither of those can yet interface with FSUIPC.Of course that doesn't really help because I'd have to learn how to create all the gauges from scratch. As you know, I've been struggling with the idea of doing this too. I had barely started the project but was slapped in the face by the Panel Builder/FSUIPC/A2A limitation... again! :-) Also, add-on aircraft developer's go to such great extreme nowadays to replicate aircraft cockpits that it almost seems a shame to give that up so, I changed my mind. I tried Panel Builder analog gauges in conjunction with virtual cockpit and it almost seemed like instrument overkill, as I found myself focusing less on the Panel Builder analog instrument cluster (monitor) and more on the virtual instrument panel. I compromise by using Panel Builder EFIS alongside virtual cockpit because that physically appears more like a backup instrument (similar to real AC) as opposed to two matching sets of analog instruments. I keep the EFIS very basic so it works well even with add-on aircraft. Each time I move away from my current setup, I find myself reverting back! haha!
I think hands-on building the cockpit seems more intriguing than actually using it!! And that makes sense because I'm not smart enough to create software gauges from scratch!! Geeze!! Haha!
747 cockpit builders don't seem to care about virtual cockpit at all so, maybe there is something to it.
It would be interesting to hear what others think of the virtual cockpit vs. handmade cockpit scenario.
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Post by MarkH on Jun 23, 2015 17:24:25 GMT
I think hands-on building the cockpit seems more intriguing than actually using it!! There is something in that! It will be a shame to lose the VC in some respects but if you have a sufficiently convincing blend of panel and outside view it makes complete sense. BTW, I went back to flying the Realair Scout briefly and it is in some ways so much more fun to fly that the Twin Otter. You have a great view and it responds instantly to the controls so you don't have to plan everything a mile ahead! I might decide to make this my 'cockpit' aircraft...
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Post by ScottB on Jun 24, 2015 12:59:26 GMT
I think hands-on building the cockpit seems more intriguing than actually using it!! I might decide to make this my 'cockpit' aircraft... Don't forget to make a video series!
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Post by MarkH on Jun 24, 2015 17:21:20 GMT
Don't forget to make a video series! Ha, of course. Otherwise why bother?!
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Post by ScottB on Oct 19, 2015 21:36:24 GMT
Hey Mark, have you seen or have I already posted this? Check out the gallery. Seems feasible for much less money. I know it's an old hat, still fun to look and think about though.
(This post is solely for Mark... wouldn't want anybody else to chime in!) :-)
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