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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 →

888: Additional IAS Scales for G5 PFD

| Tom Tsui

The additional IAS Scales for the Generic G5 PFD are now open for sale.  There are
five more new Scales (4 from BKSQ and 1 from Carenado) added to the list in the last couple of days.

There are more to come on my schedule and user suggestions are welcome.

The IAS Scales are sold on a user-selectable 4-pack basis.  All current G5 PFD users could contact me for a special discount if they are interested in this 4-Pack Offer.

But note again that these IAS Scales are designed for the latest G5 PFD R4r04, and to be used in MSFS (both FS2020 and FS2024) only. Continue reading →

887: Generic G5 PFD R4r04 Update

| Tom Tsui

My GENERIC G5 PFD Gauge for MSFS (FS2020/24) have been updated to R4r04.  One of the key enhancements is the inclusion of an aircraft label on the Power Off screen showing the IAS Scale being used.

In previous version without the label, not only many users reflected, I got confused with which IAS Scale being enabled as well.

In addition, the new update also combined the earlier IAS Scales with separate Vrefs for Take Off and Landing (for G58 and SR22) into one single Scale for simpler operations.

Indeed, the update processes will be totally invisible to users.

However, since the new enhancements involved structural modifications in the G5 Gauge Installer as well as in the G5_Airspeed_Switcher (Switcher), users who acquired additional on-demand IAS Scales for specific aircraft from me previously should contact me for an updated version of their Scales, so as to be compatible with the new G5 PFD.

Furthermore, Continue reading →

815: M20R ASI & ENG Updated

| Tom Tsui

The Airspeed Indicator and Engine Clusters for the Carenado M20R have been updated to R1r02 and R1r04 respectively.MSFS_M20R_ASI_R1

A Speed Brake Indicator is added to the Extended version of the M20R ASI, which can be toggled via the fifth Button on the FIP, while some adjustments were made to the two Engine Clusters according to the recent update of the Plane itself.

Update Links Continue reading →

812: Generic G5 for MSFS Updated

| Tom Tsui

The GENERIC G5 PFD and HSI for MSFS have been updated with not only the RNAV compatibility but also many bug fixes and feature enhancements.

Following is a quick video showing the Generic G5 PFD, HSI and Multi-Shared VOR1 on a C172 flying from 5WA8 to KQHM with RNAV approach activated under auto-pilot mode in doubled or quadrupled speed.


Update Links Continue reading →

810: DHC-2 ASI+VSI Updated

| Tom Tsui

The FIP Gauges of MSFS DHC-2 Beaver ASI and VSI have been updated to R1r01 with some minor bugs fixed.
MSFS_DHC2_ASI_GIFS      MSFS_DHC2_VSI_GIFS
Download links for the updates have been sent to all users earlier today.  If you have not received it, please check your spam folder first.

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555: CT210M ASI Updated

| Tom Tsui

The Carenado CT210M is one of my favorite aircraft and it actually was the first third-party aircraft I ever purchased for flight simulation many years ago.  Nevertheless, I had felt something wrong about its cockpit instrument but I couldn’t figure out what it was until recently when I was asked to worked on the X-Plane version of the ASI Gauge for Logitech’s Flight Instrument Panels (FIPs).

It is the Continue reading →

284: AirSpeed Indicator & Turn Coordinator

| Tom Tsui

The AirSpeed Indicator and Turn Coordinator of my C172 Integrated Gauge project have just been completed.   Both are equipped with the Automatic Installer.

C172_ASCLK_150501  C172_TCBAL_150507

Features on the gauges are straight-forward and their operations have been demonstrated in the videos shown in Post 283.

Two things worth mentioning are: Continue reading →