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arcueil

07-28-2009, 02:02 PM

Hi,

I've downloaded the POSKY 757-200/300 aircraft, some liveries, wingviews and sounds. I need a good panel now and I saw that there are several available here. In order to avoid having to download most of them and see which one is best, I thought that I should check here for some opinions on whatever panel(s) posters use with this particular model. I prefer a panel that is good looking/visually realistic *and* as functional as possible. Any views/opinions are highly appreciated, so please post your thoughts! Thanx.

Avechelice

07-28-2009, 02:42 PM

Hello,

Not bad ....

FS2004 (ACOF) - FS2004 Panels
FS2004 Boeing 757 Panel

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Name: lp757pos.zip Size: 1,354,793 Date: 11-08-2003 Downloads: 8,439
FS2004 Boeing 757 Panel for POSKY 757. This updates the panel to work with the Project Open Sky B757. It incorporates custom gauges into the POSKY virtual cockpit and includes some custom gauges for this aircraft. Also contains a modified aircraft.cfg that optimizes the panel and aircraft performance. Also includes all the files to update the panel to FS2004 if you are not using POSKY 757. Includes all updates to the panel but requires my LP757V10.ZIP( http://www.flightsim.com/file.php?cm=SEARCH1&fsec=0&fname=LP757V10.ZIP). By Lonny Payne.

http://www.flightsim.com/kdl.php?fid=69722

Regards.http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a/bye.gif

FlightSim

07-28-2009, 04:11 PM

Yeap, Lonny Payne's 757 panel is by far the best. He even released a version compatible with the 767. It replaces the 757 FMC data with the 767 FMC data, but straying off the topic.............anyways, he released some POSKY and FS9 compatible versions online. There are about a half a dozen files dealing with the panel on flightsim.com. Check them out ;).

Regards,
Brennan

arcueil

07-28-2009, 11:27 PM

Thank you, Ave and Brennan. I was considering the same panel, but there are several more recent ones, so I'm going to wait until others have posted about their opinions of those panels (or continue recommending Payne's). C'mon fellars! Opinions please! :)

arcueil

08-02-2009, 01:15 PM

OK, so this is what I've downloaded and checked out, in order of release:

Payne (2003): This is indeed an excellent panel but has minor issues with the VC.

Kmentt (2003): This is a good, average panel with lots of (unnecessary) eye-candy and neat stuff. (kmentt76.zip)

Schumacher (2004): This one offers more than the Muns (see below) but not enough, imo. It's OK, nevertheless. (757dlx6.zip)

Muns (2004): This one is too basic for my needs, but those who like simple panels might enjoy it. It uses a bitmap similar to the Kmentt. (b757pnl2.zip)

Goodeguard (2006): This panel is very similar to Mitchell's and it's especially useful for those with weaker eyes. It also offers a little more functionality. (737vrf13.zip)

I passed on all of these and have decided to go with either Ken Mitchell (2003; b75pvc.zip) or Francisco Silva (2008; fs757pn2.zip). It's a bit hard to choose which one though, as both have a good balance between function and looks. If you were in the same "predicament" as I, which one of these two would you choose, and why? :confused:

Addendum: I am currently downloading a panel that may be great. It's the one by Fabio Bonoldi and Luis da Costa Pereira (2006; cs757.zip) intended for the CaptainSim 757-200. According to AVSIM, this panel is also fine for the POSKY, although the description here at FlightSim does not say so... will report. Does someone here use this panel with the POSKY?

FlightSim

08-02-2009, 10:48 PM

airfrance

08-02-2009, 11:00 PM

I can't comment on the panel intended for the Captain Sim model, but I personally prefer Ken Mitchell's panels. 1) They have a clean design, all his gauges, uniform, etc. 2) He now designs payware panels too, so he's good!

Brennan

I agree with Brennan. The panel by Ken Mitchell is the best one to go with. I use it myself. The one you chose may very well work too. Good Luck!

arcueil

08-03-2009, 09:07 AM

Avechelice

08-03-2009, 09:54 AM

Hello,

That said, the Silva seems rather nice. Have either of you tried it? If not, can you please install it and give me an opinion? It seems that the Silva uses an FMC

Indeed the support for a FMC is provided ... but you must have the FMC (payware)

Regards.http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a/bye.gif

arcueil

08-03-2009, 10:35 AM

Aaaaah... that makes a *big* difference indeed. Did you find out which payware FMC it uses, Ave?

airfrance

08-03-2009, 12:56 PM

Thank you, Brennan and Nick. I have also used several Mitchell panels over the years and I probably will end up with this one on my 757. His panels are almost always reliable, fairly complete and look good. That said, the Silva seems rather nice. Have either of you tried it? If not, can you please install it and give me an opinion? It seems that the Silva uses an FMC, whereas the Mitchell uses the Garmin 500 GPS. (I haven't installed these two panels yet, but have looked and the panel.cfg for both and could tell this difference; I'm still dealing with the Bonoldi/Pereira.)

Like I said, I usually only use the Ken Mitchell panel. The other thing I like about it is The Garmin 500 GPS and the fact that it is so Wingview Friendly. You can install almost any wingview to a KM panel and it will work. If you aren't familiar with operating the FMC, I also wouldn't chose this panel. It can sometimes be very hard. Basically, go with what panel you feel comfortable with.

airfrance

08-03-2009, 12:58 PM

Like I said, I usually only use the Ken Mitchell panel. The other thing I like about it is The Garmin 500 GPS and the fact that it is so Wingview Friendly. You can install almost any wingview to a KM panel and it will work. If you aren't familiar with operating the FMC, I also wouldn't chose this panel. It can sometimes be very hard. Basically, go with what panel you feel comfortable with.

One other thing to remember is that you can always take out the FMC and add the GPS 500 manually. It is pretty easy.

FlightSim

08-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Well, I just checked out the photos on FlightSim.com and I have to say that it is a close race. The 757 panel was probably one of Ken's worst Boeing panels (and it was good!). This is a testament to Ken's panels - they're great. Regardless, I love Lonny Payne's panel - it is payware quality. It even includes a partially functional FMC. You can't go wrong with his panel. Let me know and I can send you my set-up so you don't have to go through with all the installation - it is slightly confusing. Just let me know..........

Brennan

Avechelice

08-03-2009, 01:51 PM

Hello,

FMC payware:

http://i32.tinypic.com/2hplwfm.jpg

Regards.http://smilies.sofrayt.com/%5E/a/bye.gif

arcueil

08-03-2009, 01:55 PM

Thank you for the input, airfrance. I'm comfortable with an FMC and I often prefer it to the GPS, but a GPS (as in the Mitchell) will do. Besides, one can replace the FMC with the GPS, as you pointed out. That would be fine with the Silva, but it would defeat the purpose of installing his panel. Therefore, the Mitchell would probably be the better option.

Ave, thanx for that screenshot of the payware FMC included with the Silva. I think I've seen it before here and there...

FlightSim, I already installed and removed the Payne. Can you post some screenshots of your panel folder and paste the panel.cfg though? Maybe even a couple of screenshots of the VC using that panel would be great, as the main reason why I passed on this panel was because I thought some gauges looked a bit weird on the VC.

Has someone else had a chance to try out the Bonoldi/Pereira yet? I'm still trying to make sure that this one will indeed work out well. I haven't found much information on it yet and I don't want to go for broke so early...

As things stand now, my choices are:

1) Mitchell
2) Payne
3) Bonoldi/Pereira

Addendum: I have confirmed that the panel by Bonoldi/Pereira is indeed compatible with the POSKY. More later...

airfrance

08-03-2009, 02:52 PM

FlightSim

08-03-2009, 04:22 PM

The installation procedure I used is as follows:

Install the LP757panel into a temp folder. Direct the installer to this temp folder. Install any updates to the panel in this folder as well. Later on, after you have followed the instructions below - install the POSKY FS2004 update for the panel. This is on flightsim.com as well. Follow the instructions......... Oh, you won't have a VC to my knowledge - if that bugs you then forget this panel! Anyways, you should have the following files in this temp folder:

1)aircraft folder - take the panel folder out of the TWA 757 folder and install into your POSKY aircraft.
2)gauges folder - FS gauges folder!
3)sound folder - FS sounds folder!
4)uninstall - don't worry about this

Here's my panel.cfg:

// This Panel.cfg file created by FS Panel Studio panel editor utility - http://www.fspanelstudio.com
// Built Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 19:57 FSPS Build:14571

[Window Titles]
Window00=Introduction
Window01=Captain Panel
Window02=Throttle Panel
Window03=Simicons
Window04=Radio Stack
Window05=Caws2
Window06=Overhead
Window07=Start Panel
Window08=HSI/DH Control
Window09=Lower Overhead
Window10=FMC
Window11=Sim Panel
Window12=Captain Status
Window13=GPS
Window14=POSKY Utility
Fixed Window30=FORWARD_LEFT
Fixed Window31=LEFT
Fixed Window32=REAR_LEFT
Fixed Window33=REAR_RIGHT

[VIEWS]
VIEW_FORWARD_WINDOWS=1,6,10,27,50,111,41,150,161,181,123,182,271,225

VIEW_FORWARD_DIR=2.500, 0.000, 0.000

VIEW_FORWARD_RIGHT_WINDOWS=35

VIEW_RIGHT_WINDOWS=34

VIEW_REAR_RIGHT_WINDOWS=33

VIEW_REAR_LEFT_WINDOWS=32

VIEW_LEFT_WINDOWS=31

VIEW_FORWARD_LEFT_WINDOWS=30

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window00]
file=intro.bmp
size_mm=1024
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=7
visible=1
ident=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window01]
file=LP757main.bmp
file_1024=LP757main.bmp
size_mm=1024
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=7
visible=1
ident=6
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zwindows!zwindows, 9,589,1,1
gauge01=znewpfd!znewpfd, 216,388,100,112
gauge02=zvf!zvf, 31,728,19,19
gauge03=zautoasbugs!zautoasbugs, 49,728,19,19
gauge04=zaltgear!zaltgear, 982,625,41,83
gauge05=zairspeed!zairspeed, 43,425,123,119
gauge06=lp757v10!Clock, 361,664,110,110
gauge07=lp757v10!Standby Airspeed Indicator, 508,525,87,87
gauge08=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autothrottle Switch, 613,291,20,30
gauge09=boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Hold Switch, 890,339,29,28
gauge10=boeing747-400!Autopilot Approach Switch, 928,342,29,29
gauge11=boeing747-400!Autopilot Hdg Switch, 732,343,27,28
gauge12=boeing747-400!Autopilot Heading Selector, 724,320,50,29
gauge13=boeing747-400!Autopilot Localizer Switch, 928,290,27,26
gauge14=boeing747-400!Autopilot Master Switch, 962, 296 ,25,24
gauge15=boeing747-400!Autopilot Speed Switch, 607,342,30,29
gauge16=boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Selector, 802,324,30,45
gauge17=boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Switch, 843,341,28,29
gauge18=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autopilot Altitude Selector, 890,321,25,28
gauge19=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autopilot IAS-Mach Selector, 651,328,30,30
gauge20=lp757v10!Chronograph Switch, -12,371,37,55
gauge21=lp757v10!Standby Altimeter, 505,617,91,79
gauge22=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Flight Director Switch, 585,312,22,27
gauge23=737.WCgpws, 663,516,26,25
gauge24=lp757v10!StatusC, 734,753,15,16
gauge25=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autopilot Nav Switch, 929,310,30,30
gauge26=lp757v10_TOGA, 612,320,21,19
gauge27=zeicas1posky!zeicas1, 700,566,70,137
gauge28=zvib1!zvib1, 704,702,63,33
gauge29=Zbrakesource!Zbrakesource, 472,732,36,18
gauge30=zautoland!zautoland, 361,388,114,55
gauge31=zap2!zap2, 988,296,25,24
gauge32=zmarker!zmarker, 475,580,31,50
gauge33=zpfdbl!zpfdbl, 181,488,85,46
gauge34=zpfdtl!zpfdtl, 181,488,85,21
gauge35=zpfdbr!zpfdbr, 262,488,85,46
gauge36=zpfdtr!zpfdtr, 261,488,84,21
gauge37=zhsidh!zhsidh, 0,517,1,1
gauge38=zRadioAlt!zRadioAlt, 316,407,29,10
gauge39=zgroundspeed!zgroundspeed, 186,404,29,10
gauge40=zdhpfd2!zdhpfd2, 316,396,29,10
gauge41=zfuelflow1!zfuelflow1, 778,630,48,38
gauge42=zfuelflow2!zfuelflow2, 832,630,48,38
gauge43=Zn11!Zn11, 775,455,50,40
gauge44=Zn12!Zn12, 831,455,50,40
gauge45=zegt1posky!zegt1, 775,503,50,40
gauge46=zegt2posky!zegt2, 831,503,50,40
gauge47=Zn21!Zn21, 775,579,50,40
gauge48=Zn22!Zn22, 830,579,50,40
gauge49=zeicasarrows!zeicasarrows, 706,533,67,13
gauge50=ztaiL!ztaiL, 804,449,12,6
gauge51=ztaiR!ztaiR, 861,449,12,6
gauge52=zepr1posky!zepr1, 771,403,54,46
gauge53=zepr2posky!zepr2, 827,403,54,46
gauge54=zTRP!zTRP, 906,465,80,39
gauge55=ZTRPstatus!ZTRPstatus, 827,396,14,5
gauge56=zreverse!zreverse, 816,388,20,7
gauge57=zreverseR!zreverseR, 852,388,20,7
gauge58=ztat!ztat, 778,386,37,11
gauge59=zflapindicator!zflapindicator, 904,527,100,95
gauge60=zgearlights!zgearlights, 957,390,72,54
gauge61=zstbyengineposky!zstbyengine, 600,551,90,93
gauge62=zstatus1!zstatus1, 2,734,1,1
gauge63=znav1!znav1, 444,299,121,64
gauge64=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autopilot Altitude Window, 863,298,59,21
gauge65=z757apwindow!Autopilot IAS-Mach Window, 640,297,46,21
gauge66=zaphdgwindow!Autopilot Heading Window, 723,298,46,21
gauge67=zapvswindow!Autopilot VS Window, 790,298,58,21
gauge68=zdme1!zdme1, 69,565,43,19
gauge69=zdme2!zdme2, 123,565,43,19
gauge70=zaltnflapssw!zaltnflapssw, 928,712,75,47
gauge71=zaltnflapsknob!zaltnflapsknob, 904,630,73,60
gauge72=zgearhandle!zgearhandle, 1009,453,29,167
gauge73=zpanelwarnlights1!zpanelwarnlights1, 630,458,59,51
gauge74=zmessages2!zmessages2, 844,675,23,11
gauge75=zcaws1!zcaws1, 703,396,67,8
gauge76=zcaws2!zcaws2, 703,406,67,8
gauge77=zcaws3!zcaws3, 703,416,67,8
gauge78=zpanelwarnlights2!zpanelwarnlights2, 599,474,29,71
gauge79=zpanelwarnlights3!zpanelwarnlights3, 629,510,31,35
gauge80=zeicasFF!zeicasFF, 825,668,8,6
gauge81=zeicasN2!zeicasN2, 825,619,9,8
gauge82=zeicasEGT!zeicasEGT, 822,543,15,6
gauge83=zeicasN1!zeicasN1, 825,495,8,8
gauge84=zoilpress!zoilpress, 601,652,85,19
gauge85=zmasterwarn!zmasterwarn, 396,289,35,17
gauge86=zmastercaution!zmastercaution, 396,306,35,17
gauge87=zcaws4!zcaws4, 703,426,67,8
gauge88=zcaws5!zcaws5, 703,436,67,8
gauge89=zcaws6!zcaws6, 703,446,67,8
gauge90=zcaws7!zcaws7, 703,456,67,8
gauge91=zcaws8!zcaws8, 703,466,67,8
gauge92=zcaws9!zcaws9, 703,476,67,8
gauge93=zcaws10!zcaws10, 703,486,67,8
gauge94=zeicasEPR!zeicasEPR, 822,449,15,6
gauge95=zcancelrecall!zcancelrecall, 633,411,47,30
gauge96=zrecallpage1!zrecallpage1, 703,496,67,8
gauge97=zvsi!zvsi, 363,557,104,104
gauge98=zaltimeter!zaltimeter, 366,446,102,100
gauge99=zautobrakes!zautobrakes, 598,681,91,56
gauge100=zmainlower!zmainlower, 679,0,345,69
gauge101=zfastslow!zfastslow, 186,421,15,59
gauge102=zpfdloc!zpfdloc, 238,509,55,12
gauge103=zpfdgs!zpfdgs, 329,424,12,55
gauge104=lp757v10.AutoPilot!Autopilot IAS-Mach Switch, 691,318,29,29
gauge105=zgpsautopilot!zgpsautopilot, 690,297,29,29
gauge106=magnetic_compass!Magnetic-Compass, 853,69,58,58
gauge107=zpushback!zpushback, 68,728,19,18
gauge108=lp757simicons!simicon, 3,521,19,19
gauge109=zlevel!zlevel, 220,535,88,20
gauge110=zNewmfd!zNewmfd, 174,555,180,212
gauge111=zstbyatt!zstbyatt, 481,409,115,112
gauge112=zrmi!zrmi, 52,585,118,124

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window02]
file=throttle.bmp
file_1024=throttle.bmp
size_mm=450
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=1
ident=10
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.360, 0.670
window_pos= 0.310, 0.330

gauge00=zthclose!zthclose, 83,28,335,555
gauge01=zfiretest!zfiretest, 54,537,198,79
gauge02=zhsidh!zhsidh, 3,3,181,94
gauge03=zthrottle!zthrottle, 182,2,267,293
gauge04=zfuelcontrol2!zfuelcontrol2, 252,219,133
gauge05=zenginefire!zenginefire, 55,323,197,134
gauge06=zparkingbrake!zparkingbrake, 31,109,55,136
gauge07=zapufire!zapufire, 253,323,197,133
gauge08=zcargofire!zcargofire, 268,404,86,46
gauge09=zelevtrim!zelevtrim, 84,102,93,183
gauge10=zruddertrim!zruddertrim, 252,458,197,158

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window03]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=15,150
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=27
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.020, 0.220
window_pos= 0.030, 0.720

gauge00=Overhead!Overhead, 0,0,15,15
gauge01=simicons!Avionics Icon, 0,105,15,15
gauge02=lp757v10!Start, 0,75,15,15
gauge03=lp757v10!HSI, 0,90,15,15
gauge04=simicons!ECU Icon, 0,15,15,15
gauge05=zsimpanelicon!Sim Panel, 0,45,15,15
gauge06=lp757simicons!Lower Overhead Icon, 0,60,15,15
gauge07=lp757simicons!FMC, 0,30,15,15
gauge08=simicons!GPS Icon, 0,120,15,15
gauge09=simicons!Kneeboard Icon, 0,135,15,15

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window04]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=127,292
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=8
visible=0
ident=50
window_size= 0.124, 0.380
window_pos= 0.876, 0.620

gauge00=zradioclose!zradioclose, 13,14,92,256
gauge01=Boeing777-300!Comm 1, 0,0,127,53
gauge02=Boeing777-300!Comm 2, 0,54,127,52
gauge03=Boeing777-300!Nav 2, 0,108,127,52
gauge04=Boeing777-300!Transponder, 0,162,127,47
gauge05=Boeing777-300!ADF, 0,211,127,53
gauge06=Boeing777-300!Audio, 0,265,127,26

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window05]
file=LP757caws2.bmp
file_1024=LP757caws2.bmp
size_mm=1024
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=1
ident=111
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zcaws11!zcaws11, 703,396,67,8
gauge01=zcaws12!zcaws12, 703,406,67,8
gauge02=zcaws13!zcaws13, 703,416,67,8
gauge03=zcaws14!zcaws14, 703,426,67,8
gauge04=zcaws15!zcaws15, 703,436,67,8
gauge05=zpage2!zpage2, 703,496,67,8
gauge06=zcawslengovht!zcawslengovht, 703,446,67,8
gauge07=zcawsrengovht!zcawsrengovht, 703,456,67,8

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window06]
file=overhead.bmp
file_1024=overhead.bmp
size_mm=1024
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=1
ident=41
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 1.000, 0.680
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zohclose!zohclose, 29,25,965,481
gauge01=zapu757!zapu757, 227,480,162,59
gauge02=zbattery757!zbattery757, 206,187,202,78
gauge03=ztest!ztest, 361,148,27,30
gauge04=zseatbelt!zseatbelt, 616,130,201,85
gauge05=zlbustie!zlbustie, 223,299,27,27
gauge06=zrbustie!zrbustie, 365,299,27,27
gauge07=zlbus!zlbus, 220,350,31,14
gauge08=zrbus!zrbus, 362,350,31,14
gauge09=zutility2!zutility2, 274,349,68,32
gauge10=zirs!zirs, 1,116,204,129
gauge11=zwindowheat!zwindowheat, 615,51,203,79
gauge12=zemerg02!zemerg02, 410,2,204,83
gauge13=zapugen!zapugen, 269,268,77,52
gauge14=zgendrive!zgendrive, 223, 433 ,170,42
gauge15=zengineice!zengineice, 717,491,81,48
gauge16=zwingice!zwingice, 616,458,90,86
gauge17=zzwing!zzwing, 771,388,36,36
gauge18=zfuelqty!zfuelqty, 411,449,203,95
gauge19=zfuelsystem!zfuelsystem, 411,302,203,147
gauge20=zzfuelpumpstatus!zzfuelpumpstatus, 870,233,103,50
gauge21=zfuelconfig!zfuelconfig, 494,375,39,21
gauge22=zpneumatics1!zpneumatics1, 818,345,206,200
gauge23=zpneumatictest!zpneumatictest, 977,396,37,57
gauge24=zbleedpress!zbleedpress, 882,348,75,79
gauge25=zxbleed!zxbleed, 927,438,32,32
gauge26=zaircondition1!zaircondition1, 818,1,206,343
gauge27=zactempcontrol!zactempcontrol, 818,1,206,189
gauge28=zrecircfans!zrecircfans, 924,133,82,58
gauge29=zstart!zstart, 411,86,204,214
gauge30=zwarnlights!zwarnlights, 205,2,204,128
gauge31=zpressurization2!zpressurization2, 615,214,204,159
gauge32=zpressindicator!zpressindicator, 615,374,202,83
gauge33=zhydraulic!zhydraulic, 0,328,206,216
gauge34=zcenterhyd!zcenterhyd, 64,381,80,55
gauge35=zrat1!zrat1, 432,90,57,59
gauge36=zhydqty!zhydqty, 0,328,206
gauge37=zyawdamp!zyawdamp, 35,255,86,63
gauge38=zfuelxfeed!zfuelxfeed, 496,333,36,34

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window07]
file=startpanel.bmp
file_1024=startpanel.bmp
size_mm=204
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=150
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.200, 0.400
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zstartclose!zstartclose, 20,15,161,261
gauge01=zfiretest!zfiretest, 13,214,1,1
gauge02=zstart!zstart, -1,-61,204,206
gauge03=zfuelcontrol2!zfuelcontrol2, 3,145,196,115

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window08]
file=HSI-control.bmp
file_1024=HSI-control.bmp
size_mm=112
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=161
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.150, 0.100
window_pos= 0.020, 0.910

gauge00=zhsiclose!zhsiclose, 5,5,100,45
gauge01=zhsidh!zhsidh, 0,0,112,58

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window09]
file=loweroverhead.bmp
file_1024=loweroverhead.bmp
size_mm=655
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=181
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.600, 0.220
window_pos= 0.400, 0.000

gauge00=zlohclose!zlohclose, 20,15,606,145
gauge01=zdeckdoor!zdeckdoor, 534,49,53,47
gauge02=zlogo!zlogo, 475,49,47,48
gauge03=zoverhdlight!zoverhdlight, 159,27,46,52
gauge04=zrunwaylight!zrunwaylight, 120,82,97,64
gauge05=zextlights!zextlights, 225,0,226,180
gauge06=ztest!ztest, 539,109,22,22

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window10]
file=fms.bmp
file_1024=fms.bmp
size_mm=310
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=1
ident=123
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.260, 0.340
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zfmcclose!zfmcclose, 10,10,290,268
gauge01=zfmcposky!zfmc, 0,0,310,288

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window11]
file=SimPanel.bmp
file_1024=SimPanel.bmp
size_mm=399
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=1
ident=182
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 0.390, 0.420
window_pos= 0.610, 0.000

gauge00=zsimclose!zsimclose, 18,12,361,265
gauge01=zsimpanel!zsimpanel, 0,0,400
gauge02=zSimpanel2!zSimpanel2, 0,258,400

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window12]
file=statusC.bmp
file_1024=statusC.bmp
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=1024
window_size_ratio=1.000
position=0
visible=0
ident=271
render_3d_window=0
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

gauge00=zstatus1!zstatus1, 706,572,173,72
gauge01=zstatus2!zstatus2, 706,651,173

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window13]
size_mm=456,378
window_size_ratio=0.500
position=3
visible=0
ident=225
window_size= 0.445, 0.492
window_pos= 0.560, 0.004

gauge00=zgpsclose!zgpsclose, 11,12,428,336
gauge01=fs9gps!gps_500, 0,0,456,378

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Window14]
VISIBLE=1
position=2
size_mm=200,80
child_3d=0
background_color=0,0,0
ident=Posky Utility
gauge00=Pky_util!Pky_Util, 0, 0

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Fixed Window30]
file=Forward_left.bmp
position=7
visible=0
ident=30
render_3d_window=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Fixed Window31]
file=Left.bmp
position=7
visible=0
ident=31
render_3d_window=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Fixed Window32]
file=Rear_left.bmp
position=7
visible=0
ident=32
render_3d_window=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Fixed Window33]
file=Rear_right.bmp
position=7
visible=0
ident=33
render_3d_window=1
window_size= 1.000, 1.000
window_pos= 0.000, 0.000

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit01]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$main_t

gauge00=Magnetic_Compass!Magnetic-Compass, 1,1,95,94
gauge01=zNewmfd!zNewmfd, 265,224,238,255
gauge02=lp757v10!Clock, -9,88,145,144

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit02]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$main2_t

gauge00=Boeing747-400!Standby Airspeed Indicator, 112,114,111,110
gauge01=zstbyatt!zstbyatt, 123,6,90,112
gauge02=lp757v10!Standby Altimeter, 0,-1,113,106
gauge03=zaltimeter!zaltimeter, 8,122,95,95

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit03]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$main3_t

gauge00=737-400!OMI Lights, 121,294,17,56
gauge01=Magnetic_Compass!Magnetic-Compass, 1,294,39,39
gauge02=znewpfd!znewpfd, 369,12,93,94
gauge03=zrmi!zrmi, 386,403,123,126
gauge04=zairspeed!zairspeed, 248,373,135,134
gauge05=zRadioAlt!zRadioAlt, 462,25,29,10
gauge06=zdhpfd2!zdhpfd2, 462,15,29,10
gauge07=zpfdgs!zpfdgs, 471,37,14,60
gauge08=zgroundspeed!zgroundspeed, 338,25,29,10
gauge09=zfastslow!zfastslow, 345,37,15,60
gauge10=zpfdbl!zpfdbl, 334,98,85,45
gauge11=zpfdtl!zpfdtl, 334,98,85,21
gauge12=zpfdbr!zpfdbr, 412,98,85,45
gauge13=zpfdtr!zpfdtr, 412,98,85,21
gauge14=zpfdloc!zpfdloc, 390, 119 ,52
gauge15=zaltimeter!zaltimeter, 144,408,100,102
gauge16=zdme1!zdme1, 405,384,40,19
gauge17=zdme2!zdme2, 460,384,40,19
gauge18=zvsi!zvsi, 40,409,104,106
gauge19=lp757v10!Clock, 135,299,108,107

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit04]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$main4_t

gauge00=Boeing747-400!Autopilot IAS-Mach Window, 233,0,45,15
gauge01=Boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Window, 226,15,59,16
gauge02=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Heading Window, 233,31,45,15
gauge03=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Window, 226,47,59,16
gauge04=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Hdg Switch, 259,253,25,29
gauge05=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Localizer Switch, 256,64,29,30
gauge06=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Approach Switch, 226,96,29,29
gauge07=Boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Switch, 256,96,29,29
gauge08=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Nav Switch, 226,126,29,29
gauge09=Boeing747-400!Autopilot IAS-Mach Switch, 256,126,29,30
gauge10=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Speed Switch, 257,285,29,29
gauge11=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Hold Switch, 226,64,29,30
gauge12=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Master Switch, 259,227,25,24
gauge13=Boeing747-400!Autopilot IAS-Mach Switch, 295,21,25,25
gauge14=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Speed Switch, 295, 46 ,25,25
gauge15=Boeing747-400!Autopilot IAS-Mach Selector, 329,44,30,30
gauge16=Boeing747-400!Autopilot IAS-Mach Window, 321,26,38,13
gauge17=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Nav Switch, 363,18,25,25
gauge18=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Hdg Switch, 363,43,22,25
gauge19=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Heading Selector, 385,40,58,35
gauge20=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Heading Window, 391,26,38,13
gauge21=Boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Switch, 454,43,25,25
gauge22=Boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Selector, 498,23,30,45
gauge23=Boeing747-400!Autopilot VS Window, 446,26,5,24
gauge24=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Selector, 531,42,30,35
gauge25=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Hold Switch, 561,42,25,25
gauge26=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Altitude Window, 533,26,50,13
gauge27=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Localizer Switch, 587,20,25,25
gauge28=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Approach Switch, 587,45,25,25
gauge29=Boeing747-400!Autopilot Master Switch, 615,36,21,20

//--------------------------------------------------------
[Vcockpit05]
Background_color=0,0,0
size_mm=512,512
visible=0
pixel_size=512,512
texture=$main5_t

gauge00=Zn11!Zn11, 69,92,45,51
gauge01=Zn12!Zn12, 121,92,45,51
gauge02=zegt1posky!zegt1, 69,155,45,51
gauge03=zegt2posky!zegt2, 122,155,45,51
gauge04=ztaiL!ztaiL, 97,82,12,6
gauge05=ztaiR!ztaiR, 151,82,12,6
gauge06=zepr1posky!zepr1, 69,34,46,44
gauge07=zepr2posky!zepr2, 120,34,46,44
gauge08=ZTRPstatus!ZTRPstatus, 122,27,14,5
gauge09=zreverse!zreverse, 114,19,20,7
gauge10=zreverseR!zreverseR, 150,19,20,7
gauge11=ztat!ztat, 76,17,37,11
gauge12=zcaws1!zcaws1, 2,27,67,8
gauge13=zcaws2!zcaws2, 2,37,67,8
gauge14=zcaws3!zcaws3, 2, 47 ,67,8
gauge15=zeicasEGT!zeicasEGT, 114,208,15,6
gauge16=zeicasN1!zeicasN1, 117,145,8,8
gauge17=zcaws4!zcaws4, 2,57,67,8
gauge18=zcaws5!zcaws5, 2,67,67,8
gauge19=zcaws6!zcaws6, 2,77,67,8
gauge20=zcaws7!zcaws7, 2,87,67,8
gauge21=zcaws8!zcaws8, 2,97,67,8
gauge22=zcaws9!zcaws9, 2,107,67,8
gauge23=zcaws10!zcaws10, 2,117,67,8
gauge24=zeicasEPR!zeicasEPR, 114,83,15,6
gauge25=zrecallpage1!zrecallpage1, 2,127,67,8
gauge26=zeicasarrowsposky!zeicasarrows, 2,254,64,15

[Color]
Day=255,255,255
Night=200,170,170
Luminous=147,64,64

[Default View]
X=0
Y=0
SIZE_X=8191
SIZE_Y=3016

I'll post some pics of my setup later.

Brennan

arcueil

08-04-2009, 10:10 AM

Thanx for that, Brennan! I'll come back as soon as I'm done testing these things!

arcueil

08-05-2009, 12:50 PM

Hi fellars,

I opted to keep the Bonoldi/Pereira, as it is a very nice panel indeed. It's much more detailed than the Mitchell panel and works well with the no-VC POSKY model. I still need to try the B/P with the VC textures, but if that does not work out, I can simply use the Mitchell exclusively for the VC model. The B/P panel does not have an FMC if one does not use the Captain Sim model, but the GPS will do. In sum, the B/P panel meets my needs very well. That said, I'll keep the Payne just in case something goes terribly wrong, but I doubt that that will happen.

BTW, do the PW and/or RR engines of the 757 smoke in the real world? There is a smoke effect included with the Bonoldi/Pereira panel and I'm uncertain if I should remove it, for realism's sake.

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For those interested, here are the instructions of the installation of the B/P panel (I edited the "readme" in order to add clarity and trim the fat):

This is a 2D panel tuned for the Captain Sim Boeing 757-200. This package includes a 2D panel with cockpit views, a 2D panel coupled with the Virtual Cockpit model and panel CFGs with and without the Reality XP WRX 500 Weather Radar, Sandel 3400 and gauges. The panel includes original photoreal bitmaps, full operating AP and IFR capability, overhead, pedestal, gear lever, GPS 500, radar, Davtron timer, Sandel and weather radar sub-panels. This panel is not meant to replace future CS B757 2D panels under development, but merely to provide simmers and 757 lovers a good flying platform that can allow us to enjoy the beautiful exterior model and great flight handling of this model. This panel was developed and tuned for the CS B757 and may be used with any CS B757 blocks. For obvious copyright reasons, none of the CS original material and/or gauges and bitmaps are included with the present package. Although you may use this panel with any B757/767, it will perform best with the Captain Sim Boeing 757-200. Finally, we would like to thank all the fantastic gauge designers that made all these panel layouts possible. Without them, we would have to fly with the dull and unrealistic originals. Special thanks must go to Richard Probost for his fantastically real-looking Boeing-type gauges. Thank you again, all of you guys!!

Installation:

* Unzip all the contents of the zip file to a temporary folder. Inside, you will find the following structure:

- 757 Panel Types:

- 757 Panel NO RXP Radar and Sandel

- panel
- panel CFG for CS B757 2D Lat Views
- panel CFG for CS B757 VC Lat Views
- panel CFG for Generic 757

- 757 Panel RXP Radar and Sandel

- panel
- panel CFG for CS B757 2D Lat Views
- panel CFG for CS B757 VC Lat Views
- panel CFG for Generic 757

- FS9 Main:

- Effects
- FS9 Root
- Gauges
- Modules
- Sound

- Instructions

* After making your choice of which panel to use, copy/paste or drag/drop or move the desired panel.cfg file to the "panel" folder and then this folder into your CS B757-200 folder (remember to perform the usual backup of your original panel folder, or simply change its name to, let's say, "panel.org" before moving the new panel folder into your CS B757-200 main folder).

* Copy/paste or drag/drop or move the contents of the "Gauges" folder to your FS9 main gauges folder; overwrite if prompted.

* Copy/paste or drag/drop or move the contents of the "Sound" folder to your FS9 main sound folder; there is no need to overwrite if prompted.

* Copy/paste or drag/drop or move the contents of the "Effects" folder to your FS9 main effects folder; there is no need to overwrite if prompted.

* Copy/paste or drag/drop or move the contents of the "Modules" folder to your FS9 main modules folder; do not overwrite if prompted.

* Open the file "FS9.cfg" with notepad and add the following lines at the beginning:

[OLDMODULES]
FSsound.dll=1
SOARRec.dll=1

-- Save and close --

* Create a backup copy of your original CS B757-200 "aircraft.cfg" file (or the original CFG file of the aircraft you want to use this panel with).

* Open the "aircraft.cfg" file with notepad.

* Find the [Lights] entry and add the following lines below the last entry:

light.11 = 7, -19.81, 61.97, 5.50, fx_FURY_wingtip
light.12 = 7, -19.81, -61.97, 5.50, fx_FURY_wingtip

-- Save and do not close --

* Find the [Effects] entry and immediately below its sub-entries add a line and paste the following section:

[SMOKESYSTEM]
smoke.1=-4.500, -5.583, 24.1, SMOKE_JT8D
smoke.2=-4.500, -5.583, -24.1, SMOKE_JT8D
smoke.3=-4.500, -5.583, 24.1, fx_F14_ControlledHeat , // Eng2 heat, when throttle > 10%
smoke.4=-4.500, -5.583, -24.1, fx_F14_ControlledHeat , // Eng1 heat, when throttle > 10%

-- Save and do not close --

* Find the [Radios] entry and replace with:

[Radios]
// Radio Type = availiable, standby frequency, has glide slope
Audio.1 = 1
Com.1 = 1, 1
Com.2 = 1, 1
Nav.1 = 1, 1, 1
Nav.2 = 1, 1, 0
Adf.1 = 1
Transponder.1 = 1
Marker.1 = 1

-- Save and close --

* Copy/paste or drag/drop or move the contents of the "FS9 Root" folder to your FS9 main (root) folder; there is no need to overwrite if prompted.

* Fly and enjoy!

Fabio Bonoldi and Luis da Costa Pereira

fbonoldi@terra.com.br
lcparq@netcabo.pt

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That's all folks! I will report later on whether the VC was successful with the B/P or if one should use the Mitchell for that.