[simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays

[Matt Bailey]

They don't have to be certified as airworthy, do they? Just need federal 
certification for use in a simulator that you can log time in, right?

Say, are you new here? Welcome. :)

	-Matt Bailey

On Tuesday 01 July 2003 12:04 am, you wrote:
> Dear Gene,
> Still not clear why sim instruments need to be flight certifiable. In fact,
> I have been looking for a square aspect display which is non-certified.
> - Mish
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: 01 July, 2003 10:01 AM
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays
>
> > Chances are small they'll be affordable.  Companies that build flight
> > certifiable systems have *hundreds* of regulations to follow when
> > manufacturing things.  They must carry large liability insurance policies
> > as well.  The end result is gear that only corporate customers can afford
> > it.  Certifiable gear is VERY expensive.  A 2" backup ADI from Malwin
> > Electronics (a builder of purpose-built simulator avionics) will set you
> > back $5,000.00.  A full size flight director (again, not for flight use)
> > can be as much as $30k.
> >
> > A 1:1 aspect ratio screen would be great, but I don't think you'll find
> > one for a price you can afford.
> >
> > g.
> >
> > On Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Wg Cdr BB Misra, VSM (Retd) wrote:
> > > Dear List,
> > > To go with the bezels, have a look at www.tannas.com for square aspect
> > > displays. Wonder how expensive their services are. Any other sources
> > > for square LCDs?
> > > - Misra
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
> > > To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> > > Sent: 01 July, 2003 8:14 AM
> > > Subject: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...
> > >
> > > > How many of you would be interested in buying MFD bezels if I can
>
> convince
>
> > > > this company to sell to the hobby market?
> > > >
> > > > They might be able to build them for you Viper jocks at a reasonable
>
> cost
>
> > > > if there is enough interest.
> > > >
> > > > g.