Without a flight plan, the NAV needle (or CDI) on the VOR(s) will always stay in the center when the GPS Mode is selected:
The XPL_GaugeSwitcher, which helps users running my Gauges under Logitech X-Plane plugins, has been updated to version 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
For users running my FSX/P3D Gauges under Logitech drivers/plugins, I developed a utility called GaugeSwitcher to help them quick call up different FIP setups to match with the different aircraft being flown.
Here it comes the MSFS version of it at last. 
Besides new features, enhancements and code optimizations, I have included four ready-made Profiles for the C152, C172, DR400 and M20R, so that users of these gauges can start flying with them immediately.
Download Link has been sent earlier today and it should be in the mailboxes of the MSFS Gauges users by now. If not, contact me via email or Comment section below.
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A user of my XPL G5 gauges recently sent me a note saying that the CDI instruments found in the C172 do not automatically turn to the GPS desired course by default. But we can make a little change to “activate” the G5 HSI to auto-slew to the front course.
Here’s how to do it:
Open the Cessna_172SP.acf with a text editor in the “\X-Plane 11\Aircraft\Laminar Research\Cessna 172SP” folder.
In the file, search for Continue reading
One of the nice designs of MSFS is many of its cockpit instruments can be used across different aircrafts (despite practicability in real life), which in a way simplifies the construction of DIY cockpit using my MSFS Multi-shared FIP gauges.
Following is the table showing key instruments on the default propellers and turboprops in MSFS implemented and to be implemented.
Via the table, one can check out the usage of each instrument on different aircraft according to the reference number or alphabet assigned to them, and further find out what gauges are included or not included from the cockpit layouts captured below.
Update 1: The number and alphabet indications are added to the corresponding gauges in respective cockpit images for clearer references.
After reporting that my existing FSX/P3D Gauges can be run with the new Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS) via Logitech’s MSFS plugin, or the latest FSUIPC, or SPAD.neXt in the last few Posts, I received some emails asking for more details and clarifications about this MSFS-compatibility and my plan on MSFS specific gauges.
Here’s the reply to those who are interested: Continue reading
I am excited to inform you guys that FIP gauges under Logitech Drivers can actually be run properly in MSFS without the need of SPAD.neXt or other similar utilities available on the market. In other words, all existing FSX/P3D gauges in my store are MSFS-compatible ready, despite whether Logitech will have updates supporting MSFS or not.
To run the FIP gauges using Logitech Drivers in MSFS, all you need Continue reading
Thanks to Michael Sühs who kindly explained the operation of the GPS Approach on the GNS 430 and G1000 to me, the XPL Generic G5 HSI and PFD for X-Plane have been updated to R1r03 and R1r05 respectively with GPS Approach capability. In addition, some bugs were fixed on the two instruments as well.
Download Links have been sent earlier today. Current users should have received the email(s) in their mailboxes by now. If not, Continue reading
The RPM and VOR1 gauges in the XPL C172SP series has been updated to r01 with some bug fixes.
Download Links have been sent earlier today. Current users should have received the email(s) in their mailboxes by now. If not, Continue reading
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