Quote from Hangar45 Admin on December 8, 2017, 3:55 pm

(Original thread started on 07-07-10 by Rand Mathews)

Just a quick video of a test flight from the other night. FGC is partially lit and functioning, still modifying and tweaking. Trying to build the panels but also keep it flyable is difficult sometimes. My friends cry when they can't come by on the weekend and fly!

https://youtu.be/x9vodZUGaT0

 

(Posted by Eric Tomlin on 07-08-10)

Okay Rand, you've opened a can of worms here for me again with these videos- I have some questions for you, as your visual system is very nice considering it's 3 smaller screens. In fact, it makes me consider some changes for my own project.

 

1)  What size screens are you using, and what resolution?

2)  Make and model of the screens?

3)  Do you tend to "block out" the screen bezels like most other folks claim?

4) If you could afford to go with much larger LCD/LED/Plasma screens and keep the same configuration (just larger screens, say 3 42" screens or a little larger) would you prefer that or 3 projectors that are seamless but not as bright/high contrast/super high resolution?

 

(Posted by Rand Mathews on 07-08-10)

Wow Eric, you didn't say there was going to be a pop quiz! Anyway I'll do my best.

1)  Okay, they're 22" screens running TH2GO @ 4320x900

2)  Center monitor is a Samsung Synchmaster 226bw 1680x1050 (other 2 are Acer X223w 1680x1050)

 

NOTE:  A little thing I discovered after buying the Acer's is that if you want to run all 3 monitors at 1680x1050 (5040x1050) then they must also run at 57hz for the TH2GO to work correctly. Unfortunately the Acer's will not run at 57hz, they only do 60hz. This is why I have to run at 4320x900.

 

Trying to find the right monitors to run correctly is a tough job. There's a site called Widescreen gaming that has a lot of helpful info.

 

3)  Yes I think you do block them out unconsciously. Kind of like when you drive your car, you don't really notice your "A" posts unless your view is obstructed by them.

4)  Now that's a hard one!

 

I think that if you have a shell already built then the projectors is the way to go.  Because you have the illusion of the center column and the full view on the sides.  Unless there was a way to have 2 large LCD's that are split in the middle. Meaning that from the center column to the back edge of the right window was one large screen and the same for the left side.

 

I've thought about this before and wondered if the DualHead2go would split a view dead center? I'm sure if this was possible someone would have done it by now.

 

Eventually I want to go with a shell and projection setup because all the big boy simulators utilize these systems. But for now I'm content with what I have, as long as I can still fly while I'm building.

 

Just a quick update on my build, installed the Davtron chronometers, added a second set of controls plus the chart holders (flying right seat is really a fun challenge), utilizing the DU reversion now, but it is still needing an update, not working right, hopefully addressed in the next update?

 

 

Posted another video and trying out the HD camera this time.  Burned the rubber off with this landing!

https://youtu.be/T7y2_2MB-2I

 

(Posted by Rand Mathews on 06-28-11)

Finally got Ron's reversion panels wired up and programmed. Ron did a great job on these and I'm happy with my purchase.

https://youtu.be/zd7MwUe80l0

 

The video is not very professional because I was trying to film the panel and the Jet45 CAS display, so focusing is an issue. But hopefully everyone can see the functions. Trying to recall the sequence of events that I demonstrate.

 

First is a start-up, then I turn off the Generators a few times (caution LED), then I throttle up with the parking brakes on (warning LED), then I shut the engines down. Also do the EICAS reversion PB.  Still going to add a blinking command in SIOC for the LED's later. But anyway there it is, seems to work like a charm.

 

NOTE:  Per Hangar45 Admin, the "blinking LED" command can be addressed with the InterfaceIT software program if you are using a FDS SYS interface card.

 

(Posted by Ron Rollo on 06-28-11)

Thank you Rand! I actually forwarded this video to my father who is always amazed at what we are doing with our projects. He can't believe the stuff that we do. Your sim is looking incredible by the way!

 

(Posted by Rand Mathews on 08-19-11)

First time I've every experienced actual aerodynamic variance due to a wind shear warning.

https://youtu.be/1o2zZ_MW2cY

 

(Posted by Mark L. on 08-19-11)

Nice when you can capture it! Had it a few times myself this year. Kinda cool, not in the real thing though!

 

(Posted by Shane Barnes on 08-19-11)

Cool! Mark and I had discussed these occurrences a while back. Both of us had experienced it but now we have "evidence" that it happens. I've only had it occur a couple of times. Good catch!

 

(Posted by Eric Tomlin on 08-19-11)

Although I haven't used it in a long time, I have Active Sky V and it introduces wind shear to great affect, sometimes too great of affect. Seems like it always wants to kick in when you're at low altitude about to cross the threshold when landing. It also models wake turbulence from crossing/leading aircraft at your altitude or slightly higher.

 

(Posted by Eric Williams on 08-19-11)

Just saw the video- fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to get the different views etc. This is proof positive that our SIMs are capable of modeling some amazing "real-world" experiences.

 

I've had the alerts myself on several occasions but never this close to the ground. I laughed as the Radar Altimeter plummeted and the aural call outs could hardly keep up. Super cool. Looks like you better call maintenance for a wing tip and landing gear!