Re[3]: [simpits-tech] converting instruments

[Gene Buckle]

> nor are there any control loading issues. Gene I will share my Control
> loading idea with you when you are ready to do yours if you dont already
> have an idea how you want to do it. You and I both have moving sticks with a
> Trim/Artificial Feel system to run, so I am open to any of your ideas in
> this area as well.
> Ok I did it again, I have ranted and taken the world record for typos and
> run on sentances...Ill shut up now
>

I haven't gotten into control loading at all.  I'm using a combination of
bungee cords and big compression springs to do the return-to-center force
on the stick.  The rudder pedals are handled by the existing feedback
spring mechanism that was originally in the cockpit.

If you happen to run across the SFS box that sits atop the stick base,
please let me know.   Same goes if you run across any other F-15 bits. :)

Do you have the primary flight controls computer ready yet?  Rob and I let
a friend play with the F-15 in "full-up" mode last weekend while we did
some projection tests.  He had a blast.  It's a real motivator to be able
to get it to the "usable" point.  It's really gonna rock when I get the
HUD installed. :)

g.