News
State of Things in Flight Simulation
Hello Guys and Followers, my last post was in September 2020 – I know 🙁 It’s simply due to a lack of time – and I am really sorry for that! Now I just read Ben’s fantastic article about 2022 Read more…
How to Start
#7 Where to find Measures?
With this post, I’ll give you some information on measures and – of course – some sources for measures that I’m using for my home cockpit project.
News
MS Flight Simulator 2020 and Jeehell FMGS
Check out the interview of Jean-Luc, developer of Jeehell FMGS on simflight.com regarding Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020.
My Cockpit
Airbus A321 OEM Pedestal acquired!
Hi Guys! Today I’m writing about a major change in my home cockpit project! This will change everything! Luckily, I had the chance to acquire an OEM Pedestal of an Airbus A321 including Throttle in very good condition! To make Read more…
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Low Voltage Power Supply
Hey Guys! Today I’m going to modify a common personal pc’s power supply to provide 5V and 12V voltage for my simulator! Why does that make sense? Let me show you why: Did you ever count the number of power Read more…
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Throttle and Pedestal-Work
Hi Guys! Today it’s time to report about the progress my Pedestal recently made! I started with reworking the Throttle. As you know, I’m using the common Saitek Pro Flight Throttle Quadrant with some modifications. If consists of Thrust Levers Read more…
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A cheap MCDU!
Hey Homecockpit-Builders and Aviation-Fans! Surely you already got in touch with the MCDU, the “Multipurpose Control and Display Unit” of the Airbus A320! This component is pretty complex to rebuild on your own and therefore not really cheap to buy. Read more…
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Current Status
Hi Guys! Some time past since my last update – for good reasons. It’s been quite unclear, if I could continue with my project. I had to rethink the whole thing and came to the point, that I have to Read more…
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Activating the Autobrake-Panel
Hey Guys! Some time ago I cabled my Autobrake-Panel with my Arcaze and Arduino modules. Here’s what I’ve done. Starting point was the Autobrake-Panel I bought from JAA. It was delivered with Korrys, Switches and Buttons but did not consist Read more…