Just outstanding! I'm ready when you all are. I recently found my way back to the origination of this project some two years ago, as it is spelled out in this thread. The amount of effort by so many talented people is impressive.
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Just outstanding! I'm ready when you all are. I recently found my way back to the origination of this project some two years ago, as it is spelled out in this thread. The amount of effort by so many talented people is impressive.
Couldnt help but notice that the RPM gauge is canted over on this one.... so before anyone complains to Nigel, I believe I can elaborate why...
Pilot's (and us engineers) are taught to scan instruments, rather than spending time closely examining them so we can maintain our situational awareness when operating the aeroplane and its engine / systems.
In this instance the orientation of the Rpm gauge is such that the needle will point to a particular clock position, at a particular RPM setting ie for example 2000 RPM = 3 O'clock, making it easier when scanning instruments.
The RPM gauge itself, doesn't care which way up it is, it just indicates RPM, but if setting aeroplane up say for aerobatics, its a quick way of checking RPM is correct, see which way needle is pointed.
It's an 'in service' alteration if you like.
Ttfn
Pete
Fascinating insight - Thanks Pete :encouragement:
I would have liked to have matched that canted RPM gauge, but it would have involved entirely NEW xml coding as far as I know.
If someone has the will and expertise to handle the coding, I'd happily go for texture changes and installation.
Interesting having a canted meter.
My Alfa car had that, so, as a certain speed, both the rev counter needle & speedometer needle were both vertical... We called that 'goalposts' & we had a great indicator of what was happening with just a quick glance. We did not have to read the 2 meters.
Looking at your gauge coding - simplest thing is to rotate the .bmp image & place it on another background that is square upright -if you get my description. Next stage will be to redefine the X & Y positions to correspond with the required calibration points - simples? If stuck will do it for you!
Re: 'my' inclinometer it is now yours my friend as I do not hold copyright on the coding & very fine it looks too.
Keith
Thanks Keith - 'our' inclinometer is now more or less serviceable. :wiggle:
Revised AVRO RPM gauge bitmap in place (Thank heavens for PSD layered 'motherfile').
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=60429&stc=1
Time for a quick infusion of fresh coffee bean juice, then onto pointer calibration.
One comment though Nigel. There are two engines used, one the Mongoose, I think cruises at 1600 rpm, & the Lynx I think sits at 1800 rpm. Now from my point of view I would think the dial would be aligned so that those RPM's were vertical to make scanning easier to recognise?
Sorry nitpicking - will go back to sleep!
Keith
First solo in the Avro: What a joy!
https://s31.postimg.cc/ogt764fuj/Screenshot_452.png
Looks like Duxford to me?
Cheers Chris
Tilted looks great.. gives a bit of character, & is a bit different.
Pete; LOL, I'm pleased you did - it's exactly the kind of input that makes these projects come alive.
Okay Robin - maybe we'll go with just one engine version - the Lynx-engined Tutor would be probably be my personal choice...
Gentlemen?
Nigel, it's just getting better & better! This will probably end up being a benchmark for FS2004 planes!:applause::applause::jump:
Say "Aye!"
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=60442&stc=1
http://www.sim-outhouse.com/sohforum...id=60443&stc=1
Is the setup correct, Pete?
Aye.
Cheers Chris
Thank you Nigel for bringing this charismatic and classic trainer to FS9.
Your 'team' have also contributed to the honing of this magnificent model by literally putting in the hours and giving such a positive seal of approval even prior to release.
With a slip of the keyboard you have also alerted the every watchful KGB of the existence of a Spitfire in waiting. So even following the release of the TUTOR I will still be in suspenders!
Thanks to all of you for your efforts. Just itching to try a 3 pointer in a 5 kt cross-wind.
Mags on, contact!
vonernsk
Aye aye, Captain.