797: B58 RMI Update For MSFS

The RMI for the G58 in B58-style setup has just been revised.  The major change from the original is the swapping of needle colors.MSFS_G58B_RMI_resize

It is based on feedbacks from users who reported that the ADF needle color is now green and VOR2 is yellow on the aircraft.

To avoid confusion, update is provided accordingly.  However, as features and functions of the new version are identical to the original one.  Users can choose to update the gauge or not. Continue reading

796: ADF Fix for SPAD.neXt users

A few SPAD.neXt users reported to me that some of my ADF gauges stop working recently. But the same ADF gauges continue to work normally with the Logitech MSFS plugin.

With the help from SPAD.neXt developer, the issue was found.  It was caused by an incorrect syntax in the ADF command.

Fix is easy: Continue reading

795: MSFS DHC-2 Beaver GaUges Released

The De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver has always been my favorite float-plate during FSX and P3D times.  I am so glad that Asobo decided to include it “back” to the MSFS default aircraft lineup with the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition.

Here’s the tailor-made FIP Gauge Set for the aircraft, in which some new features are MSFS_DHC2_Z_BUNDLEfirstly introduced, such as the Water Rudder Indicator and Gear Indicator will show or hide automatically according to the float-type or wheel-type model of the aircraft being used. Continue reading

794: MSFS V35B VSI Updated

The Carenado V35B VSI has been updated to R1r01 as shown below on the right.
MSFS_V35B_VSI_GIF02b    MSFS_V35B_VSI_GIF02c
One major change is the moving of the red Landing Gear Warning Light from top left corner on the gauge to the lower proper position atop of the green Landing Gear Lights.  In addition, the vacated space is filled with the NAV/GPS Indicators.

Furthermore, an experimental version is added to this update. Continue reading

793: MSFS V35B Engine Cluster is Out

The wait for the MSFS V35B Engine Cluster is finally over.  Here’s a short video showing how it works:


Fuel pump, De-ice and Pitot Heat can be toggled by Button #1 to #3 on the FIP. The ALT indicator will lit up when alternator is OFF, and STARTER will flash when magneto stays at the starter position. Continue reading

791: MSFS V35B ENG Layout Preview

Virtually all my FIP gauges are using darker frames and bezels so as to highlight the MSFS_V35B_FIP_resizeinstruments better.  While working on the layout for the Engine Cluster of the Carenado V35B, I found the variation in lighter color could look similar attractive as well.  I might very likely keep the lighter color style or provide it as a user option.

In the layout being design, there will be additional indicators for Fuel Pump, De-Ice and Pitot Heat, etc, plus essential digital information for Fuel Flow, in addition to the eight core engine instruments on the aircraft

The development is pretty much under schedule so far.  Completion date as planned is optimistic.  The completion date is delayed due to some personal matters.  Download link will be sent as soon as it is ready.  

790: MSFS V35B Guages are READY

Except the Engine Cluster, all core gauges for the Carenado V35B are now ready as scheduled. MSFS_V35B_Z_BUNDLE_FULLS

For the Engine Cluster, although integrating eight instruments into one single FIP layout is a little complex,  I guess it should still be completed by Sept-9 as planned.

The Presale Discount will end when the Engine Cluster is released.

789: MSFS V35B Guage Presale

In past few days, I received a couple of ASI gauge orders for the A2A Simulations’ V35B. Upon confirmations, the buyers actually need the instrument for the just released Carenado’s V35B in MSFS 2020.  Moreover, the existing ASI for the A2A’s V35B (for FSX and P3D only) is NOT compatible with the Carenado’s V35B in MSFS.

Actually, I have been working on a dedicated FIP gauge set for the MSFS version already because the V35B is one of my favorites, too.

To avoid confusion, here’s the detail of the gauge set before its announcement.MSFS_V35B_Z_BUNDLE_FULL
As planned, there will be 11 to 12 gauges, including the Engine Cluster, tailor-made for the Carenado V35B.  However, Continue reading

786: G5 PFD UPDATE (For MSFS ONLY)

With the introduction of the Airspeed Switcher added to the Generic G5 PFD, I received some requests for help and feedbacks for its manual installation process.

Compared to the automatic installation of the G5 PFD, I admit the manual installation of the Airspeed Switcher a little clumsy.G5_AirSpeed_Switcher

Therefore, the installer has been revised accordingly so that the Airspeed Switcher will now be installed automatically with the G5 PFD.  So users are no longer needed to read a couple of pages of text in order to install it.  Everything is now completed automatically.

SIMILARLY, the update is for MSFS platform ONLY.  If you are running FSX or P3D, DON’T INSTALL the update. Continue reading