XPlane

891: VOR2 Bug on XP12 C172SP

| Tom Tsui

In addition to the EGT data handling differences on the INTFG (ENG) of my C172SP gauges in XP12, I found the VOR2 for C172SP stops functioning as well after the recent 12.2.0-r1 update. Thankfully, the VOR2 keeps working properly in XP11.

After investigation, I discovered the cause of the issue is due to the dataref codes used for VOR2 on the C172SP in XP12 have all been changed from pilot mode to copilot mode, making the necessary VOR2 data no longer fed to the gauge.

I was baffled by the issue in the beginning because I didn’t spot any anomaly from the virtual cockpit on the monitor screen Continue reading →

889: XPL C172SP INTFG R1r04 Update

| Tom Tsui

Due to differences in EGT data handling in XP12 on the C172SP, an additional modified INTFG (ENG) version is developed accordingly to address the change.

Download link for the extra XP12 version has been sent to all users prior to this post. It should be in the mailboxes of all users by now.

Should you have not received the mail, please check your spam folder first, and then contact me by email (tom.fsxtimes@gmail.com) or via the Comment Section below.

NOTE again that this version is for XP12 only. If you are running XP11, you don’t need to install it. Continue reading →

844: Running FIPs after Switching to XP-12

| Tom Tsui

Since Logitech doesn’t have a specific FIP plugins for X-Plane 12, from time to time I receive inquires from friends asking how to run FIPs after switching to the new platform.

It’s simple.  Just copy the “XSaitekProFlight” folder from X-Plane 11’s plugins directory into X-Plane 12’s plugins directory. That will do.
LogitechPlugin_for_XP12

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843: EIS for X-Plane C172SP-G1000 Released

| Tom Tsui

Here’s the X-Plane version of the EIS (Engine Indication System) developed for the C172SP-G1000 per some friends requests.XPL_C172SP_EIS_GIFS

Feature-wise, it functions identically to the one developed for MSFS.  Its appearance, however, is fully revised according to the G1000 on the C172SP in X-Plane.

Similarly, it is a good supplement when flying the C172SP-G1000 or the C172SP with the FIP Generic G5 Gauges. Continue reading →

798: My XP11 Gauges are XP12 Ready

| Tom Tsui

At start of 2023, I finally installed XP12 to my system.  Performance-wise, the new simulator performs nicely on my i9-11900K system with 64GB RAM and nVidia 3080Ti graphic card.

Most importantly, I am glad to confirm that my FIP Gauges developed for XP11 are fully functional in XP12 as long as the aircraft can be run in XP12.  (Thanks to many friends who reported that to me earlier.)XP12However, Continue reading →

729: FIP Gauges for X-Plane PA28R Arrow III

| Tom Tsui

Thanks to Brian Goldsmith’s generous sponsorship, the X-Plane version of the FIP Gauges for the Just Flight PA28R Arrow III are now available.
XPL_PA28R-JF_Z_BUNDLE
Anyone interested could click on the image for details.

Lastly, Continue reading →

682: A Correct Pattern Flight

| Tom Tsui

Albert Welledits, a pilot in Austria, sent me a video of a pattern flight at LOAN (Wiener Neustadt East Airport) on his flightsim cockpit simulating the Diamond DA20.  He says the Rwy 09 in Service is a very challenging final, and he hates it on windy days, in particular.


His skill is very good, no doubt.  And to me, Continue reading →

675: XPL_GaugeSwitcher v11 Update

| Tom Tsui

The XPL_GaugeSwitcher, which helps users running my Gauges under Logitech X-Plane plugins, has been updated to version 11. xpl_gsw_11

Besides new features, enhancements and optimizations, two ready-made Profiles for the B58 and C172SP are included to the new version so that users of these gauges can start flying with them immediately.

For those who are currently using the XPL_GaugeSwitcher with custom-made Profiles created already, no worry. Continue reading →

662: PC12 Engine Gauges for X-Plane Released

| Tom Tsui

Carenado’s Pilatus PC12 for X-Plane 11 is a fun aircraft.  With the FIP Gauges of ALT, ASI, RMI and VSI developed for it a little over a year ago, here comes the Engine Gauges for the aircraft at last.

Due to the long vertical span of the Engine Panel on the aircraft, Continue reading →