[simpits-tech] A new pit builder "BigLntx"!

[Mike Williams]

Looks very nice! Detail like that , scratchbuilt has  -gots- to eat up much
time.
Very cold here right now, so my pit is awaiting some warmer weather, or a
heater for the garage.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Wombat
> Sent: Monday, December 09, 2002 7:23 PM
> To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Subject: [simpits-tech] A new pit builder "BigLntx"!
>
>
> Hi Simmers,
>
> This is a follow up to my previous email. A couple of days ago a
> chap callled "BigLntx" contacted me via email and sent some pics
> of his construction(mostly from real parts). I have uploaded the
> three pics for your perusal and quickly replied to his email with
> the following questions.
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------
> Hi "BigLntx" can I please ask some questions;
>
> 1. What is the hull made off?
> Answer: Aluminum
>
> 2. How heavy is it pit?
> Answer: Have not weight it yet, but with the wheels on bottom,I
> can move it with one hand.
>
> 2. Are the panels real or replicas?
> Answer: About 90% of the panels are real. All switches are real
> and fully functional.
>
> 3. Do the instruments/switches interface to Falcon4/Efic?
> Answer: Did not interface.
>
> 4. Is this a commercial pit or your own design?
> Answer:  Own design. either found parts or from prints.
>
> 5. Do you have plans/measurments you can/will share or I can
> purchase them?.
>
> Answer: Have some prints. Some from checking out bone yard or
> museum.
>
> 6. Is this a one off .. can it be easily reproduced? If so are you
> considereing making it commercially avaliable?
>
> answer: One of. Could possible be reproduced. Will not
> commercialize.
>
> 7. Have you considered motion platforms?
>
> Answer: No motion platform.
>
> 8. What is the function of canopy?
>
> Answer:I will paint it black. I am going to make the cockpit NVIS.
> Reason for black paint is to duplicate night inside cockpit. When
> I don't want NVIS, I leave the canopy open.
>
> 9. With canopy on do you have air cond.?
> Answer: Put commercial fans inside and hooked them to the AC
> panel. Keeps it quite cool. All lighting will work NVIS and are
> powered by 5 VDC or 28 VDC.
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> I will contact him again and ask if he's interested in joining the
> Simpits mailing list.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Joe [wombat] Bosnjak
> email: joe@bosnjak.com
> website: http://www.f-16cockpit.com
>
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