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bertrv6(at)highstream.net
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 3:04 pm Post subject: Home simulator, which

Hello:



   Now that winter is here, even in Florida, there are days not the best

to fly...

    Sooo" I was thinking it would be a good idea to have an inexpensive

simulator, I can use at home, and practice whatever, it can be done..



    The questions is what is the acceptable one, at a reasonable price...



and what I need to have in the P.C. I HAVE WINDOWS  XP,  I am not sure

what else as to programs.



If some one now has one, and it is using it, would like to heard comments

and details..



Thanks



Bert



rv6a



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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject: Home simulator, which

I'm using MS Flight Simulator 2004, CH USB yoke and pedals, and Flight

Factory Simulations RV-7/7A (under $10).  It's ok for practicing procedures

with.  I also enjoy FS X, flying the Mooney Bravo as a sort of RV

substitute.  FFS's RV model works with FS X but requires their application

to unlock the gauges on the control panel.  Their application is pretty cool

in any case, it includes maintenance, realistic failures, even the aircraft

getting gradually dirty.  They just sent me an email today responding to my

query and say they intend to come out with an update that works with FS X,

even though they have not given a timeframe.  My guess is that it will be

soon, as additional models from other publishers are already being released.



Pat Kelley - RV-6A - Bolting the wings in place



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truflite(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject: Home simulator, which

I am flying X-Plane.  http://www.x-plane.com . There

are tone of planes to download at www.x-plane.org. 

You need a 2 gig+ CPU to handle the program.  Get lots

of VRAM.  I fly with a MS joystick and CH rudder

pedals.  There is a version of X-Plane that is used

for logging sim time towards an ATP rating.  Try

flying a GIV through a thunderstorm without an

autopilot.  If you can keep from going inverted, you

are good.



Dave



--- bertrv6(at)highstream.net wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 bertrv6(at)highstream.net

 

 

 

 Hello:

 

    Now that winter is here, even in Florida, there

 are days not the best

 to fly...

     Sooo" I was thinking it would be a good idea to

 have an inexpensive

 simulator, I can use at home, and practice whatever,

 it can be done..

 

     The questions is what is the acceptable one, at

 a reasonable price...

 

 and what I need to have in the P.C. I HAVE WINDOWS 

 XP,  I am not sure

 what else as to programs.

 

 If some one now has one, and it is using it, would

 like to heard comments

 and details..

 

 Thanks

 

 Bert

 

 rv6a

 

 Do not archive..

 

 



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 about

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 www.buildersbooks.com

 Admin.



 browse

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 FAQ,



 

 

 

 


	




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davcor(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:57 am Post subject: Home simulator, which

My experience with the flight simulator and models below has been that for

every hour that I fly the simulators I spend 100+ in the hanger... er garage

working on the project. Really a good motivational tool & fun. To be honest

though, I have not used the flight simulator for several months...



I have MSFS 2004 and the RV7 & RV7A models from Factory Flight Simulations

http://www.flightfactory-simulations.com/ . I also have the Dynon plug ins

from Factory Flight Simulations but be aware that you can only load the

Dynon models into the standard MSFS airplanes(not the RV7's!).

I have the typical CH products pedals and yoke, I occasionally will use the

Logitech Wingman Force 3d stick.



The nice thing about the RV models, well it's an RV. Factory has integrated

maintenance requirements and operational parameters into the RV7 models. In

other words, don't drop flaps above 100, you'll be spending money from the

maintenance budget. The belly also gets dirty...



The folks at Factory Flight simulations told me last May that the issue with

their Dynon models and the RV7 models is that the RV models were coded in a

way that prevents the Dynon's from loading when you actually "fly". You can

add the Dynons to the panel during setup but when you "Fly" the standard

panel is back. I was told (by their VP of Sales - lips moving) they would

re-code the RV7's to allow the Dynons to load, I was given the expectation

that the patch would be available early last summer... note lips were

moving.



Bottom line, spend the $7.98 for a really cool addition to MSFS 2004, but

wait to buy the Dynon models until the problem is resolved with the loading,

unless you want to fly a Cessna with a Dynon...



Also look into Mega City USA from PC Aviator, nice hi res photo realistic

augmentation to the MSFS scenery backgrounds



You'll need a hot rod PC, a very good display card, and no parts that need

attention in the garage...



Have fun, now back to debur, dimple, wash, rinse, prime... repeat until done



Happy Holidays!



Dave Cordner

RV-7 N898DC (rsvd)

Fuse - Tippin the canoe soon!



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bertrv6(at)highstream.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: Home simulator, which

Quoting Dave Nellis <truflite(at)yahoo.com>:

 	  Quote: 	

 I am flying X-Plane.  http://www.x-plane.com . There

 are tone of planes to download at www.x-plane.org.

 You need a 2 gig+ CPU to handle the program.  Get lots

 of VRAM.  I fly with a MS joystick and CH rudder

 pedals.  There is a version of X-Plane that is used

 for logging sim time towards an ATP rating.  Try

 flying a GIV through a thunderstorm without an

 autopilot.  If you can keep from going inverted, you

 are good.

 Dave

    Thganks Dave for the info.  A question, where one get the

rudder pedals, and the joy stick,,prices?  ( I have a  joy stick I bought

at Best buy I think, does this one qould work?

Happy Holidays..

bert

 	  Quote: 	
		   --- bertrv6(at)highstream.net wrote:

 > 

 > bertrv6(at)highstream.net

 >

 >

 >

 > Hello:

 >

 >    Now that winter is here, even in Florida, there

 > are days not the best

 > to fly...

 >     Sooo" I was thinking it would be a good idea to

 > have an inexpensive

 > simulator, I can use at home, and practice whatever,

 > it can be done..

 >

 >     The questions is what is the acceptable one, at

 > a reasonable price...

 >

 > and what I need to have in the P.C. I HAVE WINDOWS

 > XP,  I am not sure

 > what else as to programs.

 >

 > If some one now has one, and it is using it, would

 > like to heard comments

 > and details..

 >

 > Thanks

 >

 > Bert

 >

 > rv6a

 >

 > Do not archive..

 >

 >

 >

 > Click on

 > about

 > provided

 > www.buildersbooks.com

 > Admin.

 >

 > browse

 > Subscriptions page,

 > FAQ,

 >

 >

 >

 >

 >

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bertrv6(at)highstream.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:07 am Post subject: Home simulator, which

Quoting Patrick Kelley <webmaster(at)flion.com>:



 	  Quote: 	
		   



 I'm using MS Flight Simulator 2004, CH USB yoke and pedals, and Flight

 Factory Simulations RV-7/7A (under $10).  It's ok for practicing procedures

 with.  I also enjoy FS X, flying the Mooney Bravo as a sort of RV

 substitute.  FFS's RV model works with FS X but requires their application

 to unlock the gauges on the control panel.  Their application is pretty cool

 in any case, it includes maintenance, realistic failures, even the aircraft

 getting gradually dirty.  They just sent me an email today responding to my

 query and say they intend to come out with an update that works with FS X,

 even though they have not given a timeframe.  My guess is that it will be

 soon, as additional models from other publishers are already being released.



 Pat Kelley - RV-6A - Bolting the wings in place




	


   Thanks for the Info Pat,  now where can one see one of these, and how

much would be?



Is that Ms Flight Simulator, the mfg. name?

   Happy  Holidays....



Bert



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Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 9:44 am Post subject: Home simulator, which

Bert,



I'm sorry, I assumed you knew what the short names were.  I was referring to

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004 and Microsoft Flight Simulator X.  CH is the

manufacturer of my controls and, as Dave mentioned (with a link, even)

Flight Factory Simulations makes the RV-7/7A add-on.  I recommend AvShop

(http://www.avshop.com) for all your needs.  Just don't blame me if you end

up spending a bunch of money for an IFR trainer; they have the professional

software and hardware, too - not to mention 'ordinary' pilot supplies.  Have

a good time.



PatK



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Posted: Sun Dec 24, 2006 4:20 am Post subject: Home simulator, which

 	  Quote: 	
		  From: "Dave Cordner" <davcor(at)comcast.net>

. I also have the Dynon plug ins
	


 	  Quote: 	
		  from Factory Flight Simulations but be aware that you can only load the

Dynon models into the standard MSFS airplanes(not the RV7's!).

I have the typical CH products pedals and yoke, I occasionally will use the

Logitech Wingman Force 3d stick.


	


Dave, I have this same setup.  However, I can overlay the Dynon D10 and EMS 

D-180 engine moniter over the standard RV panel and fly the RV-7 using the 

Dynons.  They are not "installed" in the panel but have given me a little 

heads up in how to fly my glass panel.



Toys..................................YES, He who dies with the most toys 

wins!!!

Dana Overall

Richmond, KY i39

RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic"

O 360 A1A, C/S C2YK-1BF/F7666A4

http://rvflying.tripod.com/blackwing1.jpg

http://rvflying.tripod.com

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