Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hello everyone, Before I start I'd like to say these really are top quality FS instruments. They are from REAL RAF aircraft, and we have not damaged or enhanced them in any way. We utilised the original aircraft electronics and interfaced them via USB. There really is NOTHING like this anyway else on the market. I have, for sale, some British Weston EGT Gauges which connect to Flight Simulator via USB. These gauges are beautiful examples of British engineering; the faceplate is glass and the instrument casing is made from metal. They are interfaced to Flight Simulator using the Opencockpits USBServos card (included in price); and will work the second you start FS (provided you have the interfacing software running). The EGT Gauge is exactly syncronised to Flight Simulator's EGT temperature (can work with any aircraft; and can be allocated to any engine - ie "EGT Engine 2"). SimKits, Flight Illusion and any other "Gauge" manufacturer will not even come close to this in terms of qualty; I can guarentee that these Gauges will be the top of their field for decades - no doubt about it. The needle movement is so smooth as we have preserved the original Weston circuitry. These gauges are perfect for any cockpit setup; or simply suitable as a standalone instrument. The price is also MUCH lower than any of the "competition". I'm selling these Gauges for £99.99 (which includes everything) each; SimKits/Flight Illusion will have you forking out over £150+ for an inferior product. These gauges really are crisp and have a rapid response time. It is so thrilling to push the throttles forward and see the gauges react instantaneously. I'd also like to add that they are VERY power efficient and completely silent; something you just don't get with servo/stepper motors. If you have any questions/quieres/etc that you'd like to ask please post here or PM me! Cheers and thanks for reading, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 What aircraft type did it come from (if possible to know)? Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hi Kieran, Unfortunately, whilst I can confirm these Gauges are definitely ex-RAF, I cannot confirm exactly from which aircraft. I could hazard a fairly accurate guess; perhaps a Nimrod or similar. It should be noted however, that the Gauges have all the original Serial stamps left on as a mark of authenticity; perhaps a little research will reveal the true identity. Cheers, Jack PS: Sorry for late reply. Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 What aircraft type did it come from (if possible to know)? Also i hold two fuel gauges of it !. The same manufacturer. Bought it in GB. Looks like from a British military aircraft, indeed. Looking forward to figure out. Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 My recherche revealed that the Instrument seems to be from a RAF Aircraft Years´60/ ´61, e.g. Bomber Vulcan, Lightning Fighter...There will be more accurate later on... Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks for your research Max; it would be awesome if these did indeed come from a Vulcan! Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hi Jack, so i think that is one Solution. At least the Vulcan B1. has such EGT Gauges; just only a different dial. see here: direct at center console under the clock, beginning from the left. Also have a look here: http://www.aerofligh...time-museum.htm Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi Max, Indeed the Vulcan does have the EGT Gauges. It'd be nice to get into the cockpit of one so I can see inside to confirm the identity. Cheers, Jack Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Jack - the Vulcan at Newark (XM594) is sometimes open - I've been in it : My camera doesn't like dark spaces, so a Vulcan 'office' isn't the best place for it! Something like a 50p charge to get in - not bad really! Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 are still very good do you know where the fuel-gauges are ? cannot find them. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Next to the throttles, you can see the side of the basic fuel gauges (they are facing up so you can read them sitting down) - of course, for the most part you'd need the 'Fuel Tray' which would show each of the 14 tanks - that slides out just under the throttles, so isn't visible in my photos Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks for Posting !. 'll have a look somewhere else... Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Hmmm... I go to Newark often and have never seen it open! I even had my Class 2 Medical there last week. Maybe I'm just unlucky! Cheers for the photos Kieran. Jack Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Depends who's around Jack - last time I went the Hastings was open. One day I hope the Shackleton will be open. Prehaps the best bet would be one of their 'Open Cockpit' days The 'Shack' should be open today, with a Canberra B(I)8 cockpit open tomorrow. Can't find when the next 'big' one is, but here's the website - http://www.newarkairmuseum.org/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks Kieran. We're going to CockpitFest there this year so maybe we can get inside the Vulcan! Link to post Share on other sites
aeromax 10 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Highly recommend fantastic Gauges - shots ´ll come on Cockpit-building-site later on ! Link to post Share on other sites
Aircraft Aviation 2 Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Highly recommend fantastic Gauges - shots ´ll come on Cockpit-building-site later on ! Thank you for your praise Max, it is much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites
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