Aircraft Aviation

Hi everyone, I apologise for my lack of activity recently, I hope my excuse of a holiday in Portugal is a good enough reason for you all. All in all, it was a fantastic trip. I have never been there, but I must say the people are amongst the friendliest I've ever met. Despite horrendous rain last Monday, the rest of the trip never failed to deliver constant sunshine, and temperatures well above 30 degrees. Here are just a few, random shots from my trip. There are over 300, and these may not even be the best, they are just random shots. Of course, however, one of the main

I can now confirm our flight tickets are booked 100%. Departing Friday evening, returning Sunday evening. All done! Regards, Jack

Haha! :icon_thumbup: No worries Brian. Last night, we managed to get through alot of work on the overhead panel. I shall post an update shortly. Jack

Hi Brian, Just to let you know; that circuit should not be used as a "tester". What I mean is, the polarities must be correct before you plug the 5V in. Altough the circuit will protect against this, you shouldn't think "oh, I don't know if its the right way round or not. I'll test it with the diode circuit". Think of it like an airbag in a car. It will protect you, yes, but it doesn't mean you can drive around at 200mph and not care if you crash. So yes, the circuit will protect against damagning the Yoke; but I thoroughly reccommend you get everything correct first, just incase. Of cour

Hi Brian, I just got your PM, so sorry, I don't usually check this forum and had, quite frankly, forgotten that I'd posted here! Silly me! Anyway, regarding your Yoke. Of course, if you get the voltage correct (5V), and the polarities are the correct way round (triple-triple-triple check this; we thought we had done it right, obviously it was otherwise), then there should be no problem. If, however, you want to avoid the problem in the first place, you can install a cheap 50p diode, or a diode + fuse. Dad kindly sketched this circuit diagram out: The Diode is a INS4001 model, and the Fu

Thanks very much Max for the kind words!

Hi everyone, FSWeekend, held at the Aviadrome in Lelystad, near Amsterdam, holland, is Europe's largest FS event. It is being attended by almost everyone you can think. Ever wanted to meet a company/developer? They'll probably be there. Personally, I'm hoping to catch up with Opencockpits amongst other things. I think I'll start by adding a link: http://www.fsweekend.com/ This thread is intended to keep a track of who's going, on what day(s) (both, Sat or Sun), and how you're getting there. People definitely attending Lelystad 2011: - Myself (Jack/Aircraft Aviation) (BOTH All Sat, Sun m

Hi Everyone, Well yes, lots of pictures but Dai's is probably the most accurate! :icon_thumbup: I haven't been on tonight; mainly due to me & friend doing a flight from YSCH to YSTW, with the proper charts, half of the HSI working (haven't got it all scripted yet!)... "The Works"!. I can see that the truly biblical burger will be talked of for years to come! Indeed, next year, lets see if we can have a similar culinary challenge! Jack :001_th_smiles89:

Hi Brian/Dai/Tjark, I can now confirm 100% that we are going to Lelystad. Within the next few days, I'll book our tickets, and when they're booked, I'll post back here to confirm (because, even though we're going, something could still go wrong in the booking process!). I'm looking forward to a fantastic event. Kindest regards, Jack

Hi Brian, That would be absolutely superb if you could make it too. Your tickets are even cheaper than ours, and the things on show at Lelystad are just incredible. I will finally get the chance to get face-to-face with Miguel, Manuel and the Opencockpits team. If Tjark can get us a stand, I will try and offer a similar experience as we did at FSC 2010 with the HSI and other projects. Hopefully, by then, it'll be interfaced and you can actually see it working with FSX "on the spot". As you say though, nothing is set in stone yet. However, it looks about 90% sure I'll be going! Kindest r

Hi Gabe, It was nothing to do with the electrical supply itself. It is very easy to get the positive/negative terminals the wrong way round (especially if they are incorrectly labelled). My point is that there is ZERO protection (a 10 pence diode would hve done the trick). Hi Joe, Yes, CH Yokes do seem a better choice sometimes! The Saitek Yoke doesn't need power, however we were using its Hub quite a bit so we felt it necessary. Regards, Jack

Hi Tjark! It is absolutely great to see you here! Many people make promises at shows but often they are not kept, you said you'd visit us and you did! A man of your word indeed. :icon_thumbup: The 3-Phase motor driver would be fantastic; it really would. We have a nightmare of a time interfacing such devices and your driver should make the process much, much much easier. Interestingly, Opencockpits (from Spain) have asked me if I can make it to Lelystad too. As it is a very rare opportunity, I am seriously considering making the trip. I hope Dai can make it too! The flight tickets aren't

Hi Max, Please try this script for your VSI: Var 0001, name VSI, Link USB_SERVOS, Output 2, PosL 127, PosC 448, PosR 1023, Type 2 // VSI Servo Var 0002, name VSI_D Link FSUIPC_IN, Offset $02C8, Length 4, Type 1 // Vertical Speed { L0 = &VSI_D * 0.7895 // FSUIPC conversion, L0=VS L0 = ABS L0 // L0 not signed L2 = L0 IF L0 <= 500 // First sector { L1 = L2 * 0.192 // (96 steps/500 values) = 0.192 } ELSE // Is a greater value { L2 = L0 - 500 // L2 only have values for next sector IF L0 <= 1000 // Second sector

Hi Max, Of course, you are right. I made a small mathematical error at the start of the script. Try this one instead: Var 0002, name IAS_Servo, Link USB_SERVOS, Output 1, PosL 0, PosC 562, PosR 988, Type 2 // IAS Servo Instrument Var 0001, name IAS, Link FSUIPC_IN, Offset $02BC, Length 4, // IAS from SIM { L0 = DIV &IAS 128 // FSUIPC Conversion Airspeed IAS L0 = ABS L0 // L0 not signed L2 = L0 IF L0 <= 60 // 1. Sector { L1 = L2 * 0.333333 // ( 20 / 60) = 0.333333 } ELSE // Out of range { L2 = L0 - 60 // L2 onl

Hi everyone, Just a word of warning to be careful when plugging in an external power supply to the Saitek Yoke. ONLY plug it in if you're 1000000% sure that everything is correct. There is asbolutely no protection in the yoke; be it a fuse or a diode, that prevents electrical damage to the device. I speak from experience. We now have 3 Saitek Yokes; 2 that work, and one, well, just look above! Regards, Jack

Hi Max, It is great to have another person on Mutley's who is gifted in the art of SIOC! Regards, Jack

Hi Max, Okay, try this script: Var 0002, name IAS_Servo, Link USB_SERVOS, Output 1, PosL 0, PosC 562, PosR 988, Type 2 // IAS Servo Instrument Var 0001, name IAS, Link FSUIPC_IN, Offset $02BC, Length 4, // IAS from SIM { L0 = DIV &IAS 128 // FSUIPC Conversion Airspeed IAS L0 = ABS L0 // L0 not signed L2 = L0 IF L0 <= 60 // 1. Sector { L1 = L2 * 0.3333333 // ( 20 / 60) = 0.3333...... } ELSE // Out of range { IF L0 <= 100 // 2 sector { L1 = L2 * 2.675 // (107 steps/40 values) = 2.675 L1 = L1 + 20

Hi Max, It is no problem, it should be quite easy. Please can you tell me what the gauge reads at 60 Knots (what value in IOCards.test?). Jack

Hi Max, That really is fantastic news, I'm so happy that I could help. In fact, I hadn't written a Servo script in over a year, so I appreciate the practice! Did you solve the airspeed problem between 0 and 100 Knots, or wold you like me to re-write that section of the script still? Kindest regards, Jack

Hi Max, That's great! I'm so glad it worked for you. To fix the < 100 Knots issue, I will need a picture (any image, doesn't have to be a photo) of your instrument. It sounds like there are some irregular steps between 0 and 100. I will need to adjust the multiplier value. Kindest regards, Jack

No problem Max, I hope it works! If it doesn't I shall try again for you. Jack

Hi John, When you say "certified", what do you mean? Certified by use with an airline or approved simulator, or certified for use in the air? My instrument was never, ever meant to see the air anyway, not now or ever, because it has always been a simulator instrument. In a way, it's like stamping an instrument from SimKits "for ground use only", but this is obvious, as they are simulator parts. Jack

Hi John, Thanks so much for your detailed reply; and I'm so sorry for my late one. The instrument is indeed a mix of the generations; incorporating a digital display with an analogue gauge. Personally, I love the combination! I think I can perhaps explain why the course tape is analogue. It runs directly off the motor for the course POINTER, therefore meaning that the two exactly match. If it was part of a seperate circuit, this introduces the possibility for error (not matter how small). I have thought to myself about the "Ground use only" Tag. Surely, being a simulator instrument, it is

Hi Max, Please try this script: Var 0002, name IAS_Servo, Link USB_SERVOS, Output 1, PosL 0, PosC 562, PosR 988, Type 2 // IAS Servo Instrument Var 0001, name IAS, Link FSUIPC_IN, Offset $02BC, Length 4, // IAS from SIM { L0 = DIV &IAS 128 // FSUIPC Conversion Airspeed IAS L0 = ABS L0 // L0 not signed L2 = L0 IF L0 <= 100 // First sector { L1 = L2 * 1.27 // (127 steps/100 values) = 1.27 } ELSE // Is a greater value { L2 = L0 - 100 // L2 only have values for next sector IF L0 <= 200 // Second sector { L1 = L2

Hi Max, When I say linear/non-linear, I am talking about the guage itself. A linear gauge means that the gaps between each marking are exactly the same. If they are different, it's non-linear. I shall start writing your script and I will post it here when finished. Jack