[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003

Erwin Neyt simpits-tech@simpits.org
Wed, 11 Jun 2003 09:48:10 +0200


We probably do few at a time. Right now we are working on the ASI and 
Altimeter. Our plan is to do the center console first.

Look here for some photos of the prototypes we have shown on EHAM2003.
http://www.sim-instruments.com/Pages/English/News/eham2003rel.htm

Erwin.

Mike Williams wrote:

> Thanks for the quick reply Erwin, looking forward to those 
> instruments, any idea on the first developed instrument for the Viper 
> yet, or will they all be relased at once ?
>
>     -----Original Message-----
>     From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
>     [mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Erwin Neyt
>     Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 3:49 PM
>     To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>     Subject: Re: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
>
>     I can answer some questions:
>      
>     The FSIS system will be priced at EUR 395, this includes the
>     software and the ICPU.
>      
>     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.
>      
>     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.
>      
>     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.
>      
>     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.
>      
>     Erwin Neyt
>      
>     Sim-Instruments bv.
>     F-16 Development
>      
>
>         ----- Original Message -----
>         From: Mike Williams <mailto:mikewilliams3@comcast.net>
>         To: simpits-tech@simpits.org <mailto:simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>         Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 10:07 PM
>         Subject: RE:[simpits-tech] Leaving for EHAM2003
>
>         Excellent Erwin!!
>          
>              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.
>          
>         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? 
>          
>         Thanks for the update, I for one welcome info like this from
>         developers being posted to the list.
>          
>         also, very good report.
>          
>         Mike Williams
>          
>          
>          
>