[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 23:10:47 +0200

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Erwin,
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Really,   the future will be great and shiny for the community !!
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You will have support from me, from us.
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Best regards !
J-Yves
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-----Message d'origine-----
De : simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org] De la part de Erwin Neyt
Envoy=E9 : mardi 10 juin 2003 22:49
=C0 : simpits-tech@simpits.org
Objet : Re: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
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I can answer some questions:
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The FSIS system will be priced at EUR 395, this includes the software
and the ICPU.
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The instruments will start at EUR 205 (single axis), and roughly EUR 50
per extra axis.
IMPORTANT: these are preliminary prices. The prices will be finalized
for each instrument as soon as it become available for shipping.
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We did not compromise quality and fidelity, so we choose the most
perfect solution, and still tried to keep the pricing as attractive as
possible. I for one would not want an instument in my pit which looked
or performed anything else than the real thing.
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We will, besides the civil ones (Cessna, 7X7, Airbus etc.) do the full
F-16 block 50. We will also offer a kit for people who want to retrofit
an existing instrument. In fact we will do _any_ instrument we (or the
customer) have specs for.=20
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About F4 Glass Pro, I bought a OGL library and hired a professional
programmer to aid me. F4 Glass Pro will be sold around EUR 200. F4 Glass
(2D version) will always remain freeware.
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Erwin Neyt
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Sim-Instruments bv.=20
F-16 Development
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----- Original Message -----=20
From: Mike Williams <mailto:mikewilliams3@comcast.net> =20
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org=20
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:07 PM
Subject: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
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Excellent Erwin!!
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     I know there are several of us looking for this solution to our
viper pits and the timing is great, seems there are several of us that I
know of,
at about the same stage of building and instruments/interfacing will be
in the near future for all of us. Could you elaborate on what
instruments you will be making for
the Viper, in what order, price range. I know that's asking a lot, but
tell us what you can, maybe it would influence others to wait on
sim-instruments items
versus investing in other solutions.
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Looking forward to the F4 Glass Pro, will this be freeware also? I would
defiantly pay for it if not. Are there any new features in the Pro
version we don't know about? =20
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Thanks for the update, I for one welcome info like this from developers
being posted to the list.
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also, very good report.
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Mike Williams
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 -------Original Message-------
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From: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:09:22 AM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003 [virus checked]
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Here's a report on last weekend's event EHAM 2003.
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This weekend was organized by FlightDeck Solutions
(www.flightdecksolutions.com <http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/> ) and
the public was mainly MSFS users
building their 7X7 or Airbus pits. It was two days of presentation about
all the aspects of building a simulator platform, really interesting
stuff was presented.
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_switching to plug mode_=20
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It was also my first appearance as the new member of the Sim-Instruments
team and we presented our new FSIS system with some prototype
instruments. People were totally amazed about the fidelity of these
instruments and we got real confirmation that we have a product you all
have been waiting for. The concept of this system is so unique and
require so much explaining that even after an hour long presentation by
Marc and Jim, people still could barely grasp the possibilities of this
new system. I too (working on the development of the system) keep
finding new possibilities every day. We will be updating our web site
(www.sim-instruments.com <http://www.sim-instruments.com/> ) shortly to
reflect the latest developments.
The coming months we'll be releasing a variety of instruments (incl. the
F-16 ones).
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The problem is now how to get the functionality of the system described.
There are just to much possibilities. It will not only support our
instruments (with build in controllers) but also other controllers to
attach to input/output devices (like switches, rotaries, lamps, leds, or
even existing real instruments). almost all the hard- and software is
done in-house so we can implement very quickly any custom requirements
for a not yet supported system. Also FSIS will support MSFS and Falcon4,
so no programming or scripting required.
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The instruments are also indescribable, just have to see them. We are
using custom steppers which give an ultimate smooth motion (4000 steps
per revolution) and are extremely quiet. The instrument does not
directly 'display' a value as it is read from the sim. These value(s)
are first fed into a software model (which runs inside the instrument
controller) before it is translated to actual needle motion. This allows
us to give the needle the exact look of the real instrument, like
acceleration/deceleration and/or other mechanical characteristics of the
needle. Also the model can take into account values not available by the
sim. For example, the ASI read the KIAS from the sim, but can also read
values like static pressure or pitot icing (from an external fault
system), and take these into account as well (before showing it). This
means that faults introduced into the system will cascade to all the
instruments affected, automatically. All these instruments are
plug&play. no configuration, calibration or programming required.
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We are still in full development (although the prototypes are fully
operational), so it will still take a few months before we can deliver.
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_leaving plug mode_
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I also showed my new version of the almost finished F4 Glass (& F4 Data
Mirror) and I will release them in two weeks. Also I plan to do a
(hardware-accelerated) 3D OpenGL version, called F4 Glass Pro..
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All in all a very exiting weekend for me, and I hope you forgive my
shameless plug of our new products. But in my opinion this new system
will really be something a lot of pitbuilders have been waiting for.
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cheers,
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Erwin Neyt
Sim-Instruments bv
F-16 Development.
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<b><span
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<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Envoy=E9&nbsp;:</span></b> mardi 10 =
juin 2003
22:49<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>=C0&nbsp;:</span></b> =
simpits-tech@simpits.org<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Objet&nbsp;:</span></b> Re: =
RE:[simpits-tech]
Leaving for EHAM2003</span></font></p>

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face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The FSIS system will be =
priced at
EUR 395, this includes the software and the =
ICPU.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The instruments will start =
at EUR
205 (single axis), and roughly EUR 50 per extra =
axis.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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IMPORTANT: these are =
preliminary
prices. The prices will be finalized for each instrument as soon as it =
become
available for shipping.<o:p></o:p>

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We did not compromise =
quality and
fidelity, so we choose&nbsp;the most perfect solution, and still tried =
to keep
the pricing as attractive as possible. I for one would not want an =
instument in
my pit which looked or performed anything else than the real =
thing.<o:p></o:p>

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We will, besides the civil =
ones
(Cessna, 7X7, Airbus etc.) do the full F-16 block 50. We will also offer =
a kit
for people who want to retrofit an existing instrument. In fact we will =
do
_any_ instrument we (or the customer) have specs for. =
<o:p></o:p>

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About F4 Glass Pro, I =
bought a OGL
library and hired a professional programmer to aid me. F4 Glass =
Pro&nbsp;will
be sold around EUR 200. F4 Glass (2D version) will always remain =
freeware.<o:p></o:p>

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Neyt</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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face=3DArial><span
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Sim-Instruments bv. <br>
F-16 Development</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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Erwin!!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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&nbsp;I know there are several of us looking for this solution to our =
viper
pits and the timing is great, seems there are&nbsp;several of us that I =
know
of,</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

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at about
the same stage of building and instruments/interfacing will be in the =
near future
for all of us. Could you elaborate on what instruments you will be =
making for<o:p></o:p>

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the
Viper,&nbsp;in what order, price range. I know that's asking a =
lot,&nbsp;but
tell us what you can, maybe it would influence others to wait
on&nbsp;sim-instruments items<o:p></o:p>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblue
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>versus
investing in other solutions.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

Looking
forward to the F4 Glass Pro, will this be freeware also? I would =
defiantly pay
for it if not. Are there any new features in the Pro version we don't =
know
about?&nbsp; <o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblue
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Thanks
for the update, I for one welcome info like this from developers being =
posted
to the list.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblue
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>also,
very good report.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D2 =
color=3Dblue
face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:blue'>Mike
Williams</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<em><i><font
face=3D"Times New Roman">-------Original =
Message-------</font></i></em><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

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style=3D'margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:5.0pt'>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<div id=3Dreceivestrings>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><b><i><font size=3D2
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>From:</span></font></i></b><font size=3D2><span
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org">simpits-tech@simpits.org</a><o:p=
></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><b><i><font size=3D2
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Date:</span></font></i></b><font size=3D2><span
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'> Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:09:22 =
AM<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><b><i><font size=3D2
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>To:</span></font></i></b><font size=3D2><span
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'> <a =
href=3D"mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org">simpits-tech@simpits.org</a><o:p=
></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><b><i><font size=3D2
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Subject:</span></font></i></b><font size=3D2><span
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'> RE: [simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003 =
[virus
checked]<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Here's a =
report on last
weekend's event EHAM 2003.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>This weekend =
was
organized by FlightDeck Solutions<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>(<a
href=3D"http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/">www.flightdecksolutions.com<=
/a>) and
the public was mainly MSFS users<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

building their =
7X7 or
Airbus pits. It was two days of presentation =
about<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>all the =
aspects of
building a simulator platform, really =
interesting<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>stuff was =
presented.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>_switching to =
plug mode_ <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>It was also my =
first
appearance as the new member of the =
Sim-Instruments<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>team and we =
presented our
new FSIS system with some prototype<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

instruments. =
People were
totally amazed about the fidelity of these<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>instruments =
and we got
real confirmation that we have a product you =
all<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

have been =
waiting for.
The concept of this system is so unique and<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>require so =
much
explaining that even after an hour long presentation =
by<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Marc and Jim, =
people
still could barely grasp the possibilities of =
this<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

new system. I =
too
(working on the development of the system) =
keep<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

finding new =
possibilities
every day. We will be updating our web site<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>(<a
href=3D"http://www.sim-instruments.com/">www.sim-instruments.com</a>) =
shortly to
reflect the latest developments.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

The coming =
months we'll
be releasing a variety of instruments (incl. =
the<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>F-16 =
ones).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>The problem is =
now how to
get the functionality of the system =
described.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

There are just =
to much
possibilities. It will not only support our<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>instruments =
(with build
in controllers) but also other controllers =
to<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>attach to =
input/output
devices (like switches, rotaries, lamps, leds, =
or<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

even existing =
real
instruments). almost all the hard- and software =
is<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>done in-house =
so we can
implement very quickly any custom =
requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

for a not yet =
supported
system. Also FSIS will support MSFS and =
Falcon4,<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>so no =
programming or
scripting required.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

The =
instruments are also
indescribable, just have to see them. We =
are<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>using custom =
steppers
which give an ultimate smooth motion (4000 =
steps<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

per =
revolution) and are
extremely quiet. The instrument does not<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

directly =
'display' a
value as it is read from the sim. These =
value(s)<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>are first fed =
into a
software model (which runs inside the =
instrument<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

controller) =
before it is
translated to actual needle motion. This =
allows<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>us to give the =
needle the
exact look of the real instrument, like<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>acceleration/deceleration
and/or other mechanical characteristics of =
the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

needle. Also =
the model
can take into account values not available by =
the<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

sim. For =
example, the ASI
read the KIAS from the sim, but can also =
read<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>values like =
static
pressure or pitot icing (from an external =
fault<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

system), and =
take these
into account as well (before showing it). =
This<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>means that =
faults introduced
into the system will cascade to all the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

instruments =
affected,
automatically. All these instruments are<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

plug&amp;play. =
no
configuration, calibration or programming =
required.<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>We are still =
in full
development (although the prototypes are =
fully<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>operational), =
so it will
still take a few months before we can =
deliver.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>_leaving plug =
mode_<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>I also showed =
my new
version of the almost finished F4 Glass (&amp; F4 =
Data<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

Mirror) and I =
will
release them in two weeks. Also I plan to do =
a<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>(hardware-accelerated) 3D
OpenGL version, called F4 Glass Pro..<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>All in all a =
very exiting
weekend for me, and I hope you forgive my<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

shameless plug =
of our new
products. But in my opinion this new system<o:p></o:p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>will really be =
something
a lot of pitbuilders have been waiting for.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Erwin =
Neyt<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>Sim-Instruments =
bv<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>F-16 =
Development.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

</div>

<div>

<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-left:35.4pt'><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt'>&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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