[simpits-tech] To Marv - Status and the I/ITSEC Show

[Marv De Beque]

Pictures are highly discouraged.  Look up I/ITSEC on the WEB.

Marv

On 12/15/03 6:00 PM, "Jean-Yves SURFIN'" <surfer.man at wanadoo.fr> wrote:

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> Is there a link or two about this show event, pictures,Š ?
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> Bye
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> Jean-Yves «Surfin'» Jouanny
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> 101e ECV-FAF / France1 : Cougar Knights
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> 101e ECV-QAF http://www.quebecairforce.com <http://www.quebecairforce.com/>
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> 101e ECV- FAF http://perso.wanadoo.fr/franceairforce
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> De : simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org
> [mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] De la part de Marv De Beque
> Envoyé : lundi 15 décembre 2003 23:55
> À : Simulator Cockpit tech list
> Objet : Re: [simpits-tech] To Marv - Status and the I/ITSEC Show
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> Yes, still going strong, but taking a 3 week hiatus while I renovate my lab
> and shop.  Need more room!!!
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> Also, getting a new Bridgeport mill (hopefully this week) that I need to
> install after the rehab.
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> The side stick base was an absolute hit at the show last week.  Lockheed and
> L3 were all over it.  Lockheed sent 6 real F-16 pilots to test it out and all
> left with two thumbs up.  The bad news is pricing is going to be really
> expensive.  My cost is very high to make these.
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> I also unveiled working MFDs at the show with LCD glass.  The bad news is that
> they had to be integrated into the front console to get them to fit.  I just
> don¹t have a drop in solution, so the glass goes behind the MFD bezel and the
> bezel up front.  Still kicks butt!
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> Gauges have been taking a back seat while the side stick was introduced, but
> my focus will be back when I return to work after the new year.
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> The gauges will probably be the most affordable item I make.  Everything else
> has been pretty high end stuff and the price isn¹t too cheap.
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> By the way, the show was out of sight!  I got to ride in two different million
> dollar + viper simulators by Lockheed and L3.  Both had a visual dome and
> projection system with 100% full up Viper cockpits.  The sims really are a joy
> to fly!!!  Every detail is fully functional, except the ejection seat
> (thankfully).  What makes the experience is the domed display.  Nothing beats
> turning your head and seeing that airport you want to land on.  The sense of
> reality is awesome.  Doing aerobatics can almost twist your stomach.  A full
> dome is a gotta have thing.  So is the $150,000+ it takes to buy one,
> unfortunately.
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> One thing that I have to say impressed me was flying Falcon 4 in some other
> sims.   The latest release flight model is almost dead nuts on compared to the
> Lockheed and L3 model.  To all of you that helped with F4 you have real reason
> to be especially proud of your work!!!  F4 rocks!
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> I want to offer a special thanks to Chris Woodul for allowing me to try out
> his Martin-Baker G cuing seat at the show.  That seat really does the job and
> his workmanship was jaw dropping.   He is a real artisan in the trade.
> Thanks, Chris!!!!
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> The rest of the show was full of all kind of neat things, too may to list.
> However, they had some ³live² fire exercises using blank .223 in M-16s and
> lasers to record where the bullet strikes.  You suit up and try to rescue
> hostages and not get your butt shot up.
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> Lots of motion sims, too.   Not everything was aircraft.  They had a sim for
> just about anything you can imagine, sea or land.
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> Marv
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> On 12/15/03 4:13 PM, "Ido Dekkers" <idekkers at clicksoftware.com> wrote:
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> Hi marv
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> are you still selling the gouges after DTsims went out ?
> I've got someone here that's probably interested.
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> Also what about your stick base ? how is it going and will it be for sale
> anytime soon ?
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> Ido
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