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If you wonder why people build simpits.... (Read 787 times)

Apr 9^th, 2006 at 9:30am

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.........take a look at this 2 minute video link below:

Warning: This is an avi video clip........ you likely need broadband to view this easily.

http://members.aol.com/ouramerica/jrh_flight_sim.avi

Pretty slick simpit using mainly displays. The out-the-window four 19" TFT monitor effect is great.

best,

...........john

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Reply #1 - Apr 9^th, 2006 at 10:28am

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I love it

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Reply #2 - Apr 11^th, 2006 at 3:55pm

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wow, I would have used a 2x seamless duel screen or 2x very widescreen for the 4 central screens though. having a screen border in the middle gives me migranes Tongue

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Reply #3 - Apr 14^th, 2006 at 7:53pm

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Hi John,

nice to see that things haven't changed here, everyone still has that big ? next to the question of sanity.

Can't say I agree with "kipman725" I think most A/C have frames around the windows don't they ?

O.K. maybe the front screens could be a tad wider, but it would work for me just as it is.

Adrian W.

« Last Edit: Apr 14^th, 2006 at 10:57pm by nemesis19 »

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Reply #4 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 1:44am

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Really nice doesnt look that expensive either I could defently live with that.. if I included a fmc and en eicas screen.. benefit here is of course that you dont limit yourself to one aircraft like you would if you had the whole cockpit.. must be a bummer wakeing up someday thinking dang it I should have built a 747 instead of a 340 Sad

but oh well this is defently nice

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Reply #5 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 9:09am

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.......you dont limit yourself to one aircraft like you would if you had the whole cockpit.. must be a bummer wakeing up someday thinking dang it I should have built a 747 instead of a 340......

KrazyJ,

That is exactly one of the big reasons why I went with a more "generic" layout for my simpit. While it is based a bit on the BAe 146-200....... it really is "my" aircraft. Could be any 4 engine jet or prop plane.

But when I am flyiong something like a Cessna 172........ the overhead and center pedestal is a little "wierd" Wink

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In the link, I like the concept of the screens to vary all of the panels. While it looks a little "wierd"........ it isn't all that far off current full glass cockpits.

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