P-51D cockpit build

Hi guys

 

Since my last update I've been fighting gremlins and control setup issues. Right now I'm down to 3 controls that are not setup correctly; the flaps and 2 ram air controls. The flaps need 6 positions/detentes and will be setup in FSUIPC and the air controls just need the right L:VARS to work.

 

In the pics below I’m temporarily using a 32” monitor instead of the 46” so I have access under the hood while I trouble shoot the issues. The first pic is using an LED floor light so some details are washed out. You can see my TrackIR camera in the upper left (2 yellow dots on a slant) sitting on the cowl held in place with its magnetic base. The landing gear and lights are finally working and you can see the lights are inverted to reflect a tail dragger.

 

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y328/egilbert4752/IMG_3903a.jpg

 

 

For the second pic I turned off the floor lamp so the pic is a little blurry but you can now see that the MIP is lighted by the two dash lights mounted under the shroud. These are 120V chandelier bulbs in a housing I made from PVC pipe and the lights are controlled by 2 dimmers, one on each side of the pit.

 

Thanks for looking

Ed

 

http://i1026.photobucket.com/albums/y328/egilbert4752/IMG_3901a.jpg

Unfortunate the images are gone. Maybe re-upload to the posts less detailed images to flightsim.com directly. This thread is worth it. :)

Thank you il88pp!

 

Just like many others I am frustrated with the changes made by PB but I'm trying to move on. As time permits I hope to re-post the previous pics and add a few more as I transition to Imgur.

 

A few days ago I decided I needed/wanted a moving map and weather radar so I added another screen. Here is a pic I took yesterday with just the weather radar as I flew my Mustang around Tampa dodging the daily PM thunderstorm.

 

Take care

Ed

 

http://i.imgur.com/Ydv3RZv.jpg

Hi, I have no words for your jewel, fantastic.

I am a cockpit builder, unfortunately not as good as you, but for 10 years I have been flying with my cabin of cirrus sr22 built in my house. I want to change planes and think about the fantastic P-51. I've already started designing and programming my new toy.

I will write to you because you want to understand.

I have read that you use "Airmanager" for panel gauge.

Have you planned or found already made?

I ask so to know whether to buy "Airmanager" or what to get gauge in question.

Thanks a lot.

Luigi

Hi Luigi and thank you for your kind words regarding my simpit!

 

Yes, I use Air Manager P-51 gauges for my pit that were made for me by a friend. They are not available from Air Manager but I believe they now offer a P-51 set. Also, I'm flying the A2A P-51 in FSX/P3D and you need the A2A L:Vars for these gauges which you can find by using FSUIPC.

 

Air Manager is sold by Sim Innovations found here. https://www.siminnovations.com/

 

The full details about my build can be found here. https://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=93&t=40795

 

Please let me know if you have any questions.

 

Take care

Ed