Author: Tom Tsui

Misc: Computer Broken Down Update #1

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After trying various methods for nearly two weeks, my computer still couldn’t be fixed.   There are strange intermittent software and hardware issues that I have no clues what causes them.newPC

Since I’ve been talking about upgrading my computer for over a year,  now it seems that there are no more excuses to hold my purchase.  So I just ordered a new PC today.   It’s a DIY with ASUS Maximus VI Extreme motherboard, 4770K i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and MSI GTX 780 Lightning.

Yes, I’ve switched from AMD to Nvidia.

I’ll probably need another week or two to set up the new computer properly.   For those who are asking for the download links for my gauges and other utilities, sorry that you still have to wait a little while until those files are restored properly from my old computer.

Lastly, thanks to Mario, Aviascorp, Richard and Denny, who sent kind words to comfort my “troubled” mind during these computer broken down days.

Cockpit: Nils Taubert (EVRA, Latvia)

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Nils Taubert is a German who works for Lufthansa and lives in Latvia. This C172SP cockpit, mostly from the Real Cockpit, took him more than 4 years to build.

Builder: Nils Taubert
Location: Riga, Latvia
ICAO: EVRA, Riga International Airport

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223: Useful Tips on Multiple FIP Usage

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In addition to the stunning 18 FIP cockpit photos Andrew Crowhurst shared with us earlier, he also summarized his experience about setting up multiple FIPs as follows.   (BTW: some of you may have not noticed that the cockpit photos from Andrew posted yesterday have just been replaced by newer, higher resolution updates.)

Despite one of his recommended suggestions on how to link multiple hubs for FIPs which requires a little DIY technical knowledge and skill,  Andrew’s tips are pretty straightforward and should answer many questions FIP users generally have in mind.

1. Should I connect all my FIPs directly to my PC?

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News: 18 going on 24 FIPs

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How many FIPs (Flight Instrument Panels) can one add to a system? —  That’s a pretty common query among FIP users.

Andrew Crowhurst in New Zealand tells us that he has 18 FIPs and is planning to add 6 more.   Photos are added to the Cockpit Section.   Just can’t help to post a notam here.
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Misc: Another Wet Compass Version

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Dirk Reussner, who is also known as redi-ENT, just sent me his version of Wet Compass, which is a little more 3D-like.  He is so kind to share his work with us all.   You can directly download his compass version by clicking here.    Thank you Dirk.

Cockpit: Andrew Crowhurst (NZNE, New Zealand)

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Andrew Crowhurst built this cockpit to help with his training for his pilot licence.  It is set up for a twin engine, which is what he flies mostly now.

Builder: Andrew Crowhurst
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
ICAO: NZNE, North Shore Aerodrome


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222: Wet Compass

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Just made a simple Wet Compass for Nils Taubert.   Actually, it’s been requested by some other friends from time to time.CompassS

Programming for the wet compass isn’t complicated.   But, the graphics renderings and image alignments, in particular, are still very time-consuming and involve a lot of trial and error as always.

The gauge uses the default 240 x 240 resolution on FIP due to its simplicity.   Very likely I will incorporate it to my other gauges in the future.
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Cockpit: Dave Beckett (EGHD, UK)

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The cockpit of Dave Beckett includes a display for top panel, which is not commonly found on similar setup.

Builder: Dave Beckett
Location: Looe, Cornwall, UK
ICAO: EGHD, Plymouth City Airport


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