852: BKSQ Duke Shared Altimeter Released

Hybrid-style instruments are always my favoritesMSFS_B60_DukeSHR_ALT_GIFS as they not only look nicer but also provide more references.  The new Altimeter for the Black Square (BKSQ) Dukes is one of them, which, in fact, is not only good for the B60 Piston, Grand and Turbine Dukes, but also can be used on all other MSFS aircraft.

Two versions were created for the instrument.  The Clean Version on the left Continue reading

851: BKSQ Duke Piston Gauges Released

The Engine Clusters for the Black Square (BKSQ) Duke Piston B60 and B60 Grand are now completed.  The package not only includes the Manifold Pressure, RPM, Fuel Flow, Oil Pressure, Oil Temperature and Cylinder Temperature Gauges in full format,
MSFS_B60_DukePT_ENG_Clean1
but it also comes with an Extended OTP version that integrates the left and right OTPs plus the Fuel Quantity Indicators for either the B60 or B60 Grand together.
MSFS_B60_DukePT_ENG_Extended1Low Fuel Indicators, resembling the ones on the Duke Turbine, are also implemented. Continue reading

850: BKSQ Duke Turbine Engine Released

Originally I was planning to work on the Pilatus PC12 RMI after the aircraft’s EIS (Engine Indicator System) project.  However, since I’ve been playing the Black Square (BKSQ) Duke Turbine quite a lot, I decided to get the aircraft’s Engine Cluster completed first.
MSFS_DukeTurbine_ENG1_JPGS MSFS_DukeTurbine_ENG2_GIFS
MSFS_DukeTurbine_ENG3_JPGS MSFS_DukeTurbine_ENG4_GIFS
In a way, Continue reading

849: Pilatus PC12 EIS Released

Last week, I said I could finish the EIS project for the Carenado’s MSFS Pilatus PC12 by weekend.  Things happened unexpectedly.  Anyway, it’s now ready.
MSFS_PC12_ENG1_JPG_resize   MSFS_PC12_ENG2_JPG_resize
One thing worth noting: due to hardware and software limitations, the way how Carenado implements the ITT function on the PC12 is virtually impossible to be ported to the FIP directly.  This causes misalignments between the values sent to the FIP and the ones shown on the virtual EIS.

Although the bug is unsolvable, the way the ITT performs, luckily, Continue reading

848: Pilatus PC12 EIS Preview

Here’s a video preview of the coming Engine Indication System (EIS) for the Carenado Pilatus PC12.  There are still loose ends to tie up but hopefully it will be released in the next few days.


847: Pilatus PC12 Gauges Updated

The three Carenado Pilatus PC12 gauges have been updated to version R1r01, in which bug fixes and number precision enhancements were implemented.
MSFS_PC12_ASI_GIFSS MSFS_PC12_ALT_GIFSS MSFS_PC12_VSI_GIFSS
Download Links have been sent to all users earlier today.  Should you not getting the mail, please contact me via email or comment section below. Continue reading

844: Running FIPs after Switching to XP-12

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

843: EIS for X-Plane C172SP-G1000 Released

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

841: Comanche EDM r1r02 Updated

MSFS_PA24_EDM_GIFSThe EDM830 for the A2A Comanche PA24-250 has just been updated to version R1r02, which includes minor bug fixes and digital number precision enhancements.

Download Links have been sent earlier today and they should be in all users’ mailboxes by now.  Should you not getting it, Continue reading