[simpits-tech] Sim-Instruments launches first products

[Erwin Neyt]

Brian,

Am I right to state that the 'globe' is an actual rotating sphere, like
in an artifcial horizon?

I'll forward it to the engineers and see what they think.

I'll keep you posted.

Erwin. 

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> [mailto:simpits-tech-bounces at simpits.org] On Behalf Of Brian Sikkema
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2004 21:55
> To: simpits-tech at simpits.org
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] Sim-Instruments launches first products
> 
> >Now what is a Mercury globe panel???
> 
> Actually, I think the proper name is "Earth Path Indicator," 
> or something along those lines. I forget.
> 
> http://www.me.mtu.edu/~bjsikkem/EPI.jpg - A rotating globe, 
> with a crosshair indicating your current position. Right now, 
> I have no clue how I'm going to build it. It's going to be 
> very tricky.
> 
> >Sorry, Wing Commander is as far as I got into space :)
> 
> Heheh, that's how I started. WC2 is still one of my fav games 
> of all time.
> 
> Brian
> 
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