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The Sismo GIC, ISDU, and Finally Getting it All to Work (Not Quite Perfect but Close)

Sismo GIC v4

I received my Sismo GIC v4 expansion board (daughter card) today.  So I was finally able to connect the remainder of the Sismo IRS Display Unit (ISDU) that I received per my previous posting. Physical Configuration The GIC is just a simple Printed Circuit Board expansion board with connectors attached to it.  It daisy chains …

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Flight Simulation Links

Stock web url image (used with permission)

I have put together this pretty comprehensive flight simulation links list that I hope will help you during your flight simulator build. Enjoy!

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Visuals

Quality visuals are the pinnacle of immersion. Most people go with flat or curved monitors, or use projection screens. I did something a little different, and it’s COOL! Read on to find out more about my collimated displays.

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Overheads v1

I discuss in detail how I built my first Boeing 737 overhead from scratch, and give you some things to think about when you decide to build yours. The end result was fantastic but the learning curve was steep and there were a lot of lessons that came out of it that I was able to …

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Center Pedestal

Real 737 NG Center Pedestal

The Center Pedestal on the Boeing 737, and most aircraft, is the heart of aircraft communications. From navigation radios to weather radar, PA announcements, and even printing, this is an absolutely critical piece of equipment. It also has engine fire alerting and extinguishing systems. Read on to find out more about my recreation of it.

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Main Instrument Panel (MIP)

Real Boeing 737 NG Main Instrument Panel (copyrighted image used with permission)

The Main Instrument Panel (or MIP) is where the primary bulk of work is done in the cockpit.  All your situational displays are here and the controls for the autopilot and flight management computer sit in the MIP as well.

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Home Cockpit Base and Shell

The simulator base, floor, and cockpit enclosure provide a stable foundation for all the major components to affix to. It also adds a sense of immersion allowing you to feel you are sitting “in” something rather than out in the open air.

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About Me

The Dream that Started it all As a kid around 4 years old I used to have some severe allergies. The only thing that would clear them up would be my dad taking me for a drive in the car. At the time we lived near LaGuardia Airport in New York and he’d often take …

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