G5 HSI

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 →

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 →

786: G5 PFD UPDATE (For MSFS ONLY)

| Tom Tsui

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 →

785: G5 HSI Update (for MSFS Only)

| Tom Tsui

The Generic G5 HSI has been updated to R4r01 with similar Wind DirectionG5_HSI_GIFS fixes as applied to the other HSI and HDG earlier.

NOTE that the update is REQUIRED for MSFS platform ONLY.  If you are running FSX or P3D, DON’T INSTALL the update.

BTW, as I have no longer run FSX and P3D any more, and all newer and future versions of both G5 HSI and PFD are, and will be updated for MSFS platform only, the Category of the gauges in my store has been changed from MSFS+P3D to MSFS_Generic.
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754: GENERIC G5 HSI R4 Major Update

| Tom Tsui

The GENERIC G5 HSI has been updated to Revision 4.

One of the major improvements in the update is the addition of a new VOR2 version, so as to better match with the operations on the aircraft equipped with the G1000 in MSFS 2020.

In addition, virtually all images of the new HSI are recreated with enhanced graphics rendering.  The results are positive, which are especially beneficial to all users who runs their Flight Instrument Panels (FIPs) with the default Logitech MSFS plugins.

Here’s a short video showing the new GENERIC G5 HSI switching between VOR1, VOR2 and GPS modes:

Users of the G5 HSI please be noted that the new R4 Continue reading →

645: Auto-Slew G5 HSI in X-Plane

| Tom Tsui

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 →