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

[Wg Cdr BB Misra, VSM (Retd)]

Dear Gene,
Thanks. I agree with you that Sim volume being low, drives the costs high.
- Mish

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gene Buckle" <geneb@deltasoft.com>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: 01 July, 2003 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 MFD bezels...and Square displays


>
> > 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
> >
> Mish, Tannas doesn't build "simulator grade" parts.  They specifically
> state "...making _avionics grade_ AMLCDs available..." (my emphasis)
>
> Because the vast majority of LCD applications don't require a 1:1 aspect
> ratio display, the market for those is very small.  This makes them
> insanely expensive because of low production volume.  Even the 5x5 CRT
> that Thomas Electronics builds is not a true 1:1 display.  It's very close
> though.
>
> Sim instruments are typically not flight certified.  In fact, every piece
> of simulator specific avonics I've got has a red tag on it that reads,
> "Simulator Use Only. Do Not Install in Aircraft".
>
> Also understand that because commercial simulators are rated for loggable
> flight instruction, they MUST be as close as possible to the real
> aircraft, especially with regard to flight instrumentation.  Because of
> this, there is little difference between flight-certified avionics and
> uncertified avionics.  The manufacturer may just pull a few units off the
> line, slap a "simulator use only" sticker on them and ship the device to
> CaE or whoever.  In fact, the Boeing 777 flight simulator only uses flight
> certified avionics because of how the simulator was designed.
>
> g.
>
>
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