[simpits-tech] Using real instruments

[Jonas Frazier]

Hi:
Thanks for that. I understand about how the instrumetns work,  I'm working 
currently on my instrument rating. Next is the commercail. Thanks.
Jonas





>From: "Rob Hommel" <rhommel@tacoma.net>
>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Using real instruments
>Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 01:37:55 -0800
>
>Jonas
>
>That is one of the first questions asked by most simpit builders the answer
>is yes and no. Many of the instruments used in a real aircraft are powered
>by various things for example an air speed indicator maybe powered by the
>force of the air moving through a pitot tube. Other instruments measure
>hydraulic pressure and they are powered by the force of the fluid moving.
>Try to remember basic properties of matter sometimes fluids are non
>compressible by definition. Other instruments are powered by the AC
>generator used in the aircraft many aircraft use 400 Hz AC at various
>voltages such as 12V, 24 V and 48V. Then there are instruments and lamps as
>well that may use DC voltages. Never mind the fact that some instruments
>will require syncro's to drive them as well. There are many reasons to
>acquire the original instruments however and many of the instruments can be
>driven as they are in the aircraft if you are willing to both do the work 
>to
>understand how they originally functioned ad design the needed electronics
>to drive them in a simulator.
>
>You may have noticed by now much of the talk is devoted to how individuals
>have managed to get instruments to function in their simpits and I suspect
>we all have a story to tell about how we managed to get some instrument or
>other to function.
>
>Sorry that I can not help you in how to get a real DC 10 gauge to operate.
>Hang in there and start saving those needed parts to get your pit a going.
>
>Keep 'em Flying
>Rob Hommel
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jonas Frazier" <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:38 AM
>Subject: [simpits-tech] Using real instruments
>
>
> > Hi:
> > Is there any way to make the instruments used on the actual aircraft 
>work
>in
> > a Sim? If so,  how is this done? Example: A real Dc-10 Turn and slip
> > indicator to work in a dc-10 sim.
> > Thanks
> >
> >
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