The 4-in-1 Integrated Engine Gauges for the C172R and C182T and Manifold Pressure-Fuel Flow Gauges for the C182T are now ready. The gauges are being sent to those who earlier purchased the C172R and/or C182T bundles.
The FIP gauges for the two A2A Cessna are now complete in general. Surely there will be new features to add to the gauges, when appropriate, in future.
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Just completed the testing of the FIP navigation gauges for the A2A Simulations’ C172R and C182T.
Anyone interested in this A2A Cessna Gauge Set could click here or the image above for more information.
Current users of my C172SP gauges could contact me directly and inform me their requirements, either in bundle or individually, for discounts.
Will start working on the engine instrument for both aircrafts in earliest possible. It may take a month or two before they are ready, however.
Again, SPAD.neXt is required to run these gauges properly.
The summer break is over even though the heat is still lingering. Actually, since early August, I’ve started working on the FIP Gauges for the A2A Simulations’ C172R and C182T, which have been frequently requested for quite some time.
And finally, here it is the first batch containing the seven main gauges:
Although these gauges look similar to the C172SP ones, they were virtually reworked from scratch for finer details to better match the design on the C172R and C182T.
Coding of them, Continue reading
Update: I’ve just got my refund back from A2A. There wouldn’t be a solution to the FIP gauge issues, at least not for the short future. Frankly, the product is quite good. What a pity!
Despite the excellent design and graphic renditions, the A2A C172 Trainer is really a migraine when coming to the Saitek gears. Gauge reading problems encountered have been reported on its support forum but so far non solution is reached.
Followings are images showing the RPM readings on Saitek’s FIPs, iPad’s RF Cockpit and FSi C172 Cockpit. The readings on all these platforms are consistent. But not the A2A C172 one.
Below is a comment sent to me by James (jsrickel) this morning:
It might be a good idea if we all leave feedback on the A2A forum mentioning the gauge read error. I haven’t yet experienced it myself since my flight simulator computer is not complete, but I trust what you are experiencing and, no doubt, will experience the same when I get it up and running, unless A2A fixes the problem. We can back you up by helping to make them aware of the problem.
It’s a good idea since so far I see no one but me raising the FIP reading issues in the forum. If so, the chance for getting a fix in the coming update patch is minimal.
If you have FIPs and the aircraft, or if you are planning to get it, let’s leave a comment about the problem at A2A’s C172 Training Support Forum here to raise the company’s attention.
I am a bit exhausted in “fixing” the various issues of the C172 Trainer in the last few days.
Obviously, I am not the only one facing the dilemmatic situation. I particularly like the saying from jgraddon who put down on the support forum about the situation that he faces:
It seems I may have paid $49.99 for the privilege of being a beta tester once again.
It is exactly how I feel.
Just purchased the A2A C172 Trainer after Matthew Porter who notified me that the aircraft is now available from its store. After flying it for about an hour, the impression that this C172 gives me is sharp and responsive. Graphics is stunning. Also simmers can access many information via pressing the [Shft] + number keys.
Unfortunately, the aircraft doesn’t recognize some of the FSX functions via the buttons on Saitek panels or FIPs or by pressing the keyboard.
A2A Simulations has just set up a download link in its forum for the Pilot’s Manual of its coming C172 Trainer for people who are interested in the aircraft. Check out the link here: Accu-sim C172 Trainer – Pilot’s Manual. The 100-page manual contains a lot of information about C172. The release date of the aircraft should be coming soon.
Update: Matthew Porter reported that the aircraft is now available:
http://www.a2asimulations.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=56
Came across these two videos from A2A Simulations on Youtube. Quite impressive. Worth a look if you haven’t seen them.
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