Cessna 172 Simulator

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Current Projects.

NMK SE

All the panel's round holes have been filed down to take a standard toggle switch. The rectangular holes have been filed down to take dual rocker switch units that I bought from RS (Radio Spares). They fit really well (they aren't pushed in properly in the photo) it all feels really solid. A few things are left do:

1. Paint the panel.
2. Stencil it - from a specialist firm that specialises in vinyl lettering.
3. Design and make the housing for the unit, out of wood or metal, I'm not sure yet.
4. Fit and wire up the circuit board with all the switches.
5. Finally, test it to make sure it works correctly in FSX.

CESSNA SIMULATOR - 'PRIMARY 6' PROJECT

Due to certain circumstances like getting married and buying a house (Damn it...I have to do grown up things now!!!), I am continuing with what I have built so far. So, this means that my primary 6 project will now be in full swing and be completed by Christmas (because I am getting the CCU board as a Christmas present). An enclosure will be made to contain the panel, the CCU to operate the instruments and a standard PSU to power everything. The turn co-ordinator and warning panel will also be fitted so that the 'primary 6' will be a fully working unit that I can use with FSX. The other great thing is that it will be very portable.

Now all I have to do is finish these projects off before I start getting ideas for anymore!