[simpits-tech] Need info on typical GA cockpit dimensions and touch screens

[Roy Coates]

On Sun, 12 Feb 2006, Freeman Pascal wrote:

> Well, I've been bitten by the cockpit bug and I needs some info.
> I've decided to build a GA cockpit simulator, mostly as a procedural
> trainer modeled the aircraft I would most likely have access to for
> training (Cessna 172/182, Diamond Katanna).  To simplify the design
> and to allow for reconfiguring for multiple aircraft I have decided
> to use LCD displays with touch screens.  I figure two displays
> mounted into the cockpit panel would handle all the gauges and comm/
> nav gear.  I would use an USB interface for handling ignition,
> lights, yoke, mixture.  I could even make the switch panels swappable
> if needed.
>
> I'm interested in any feed back from folks who have gone this route.
> How responsive and useful were the touch screens for selecting gauge
> bugs for adjustments?  Did you use 15", 17", or larger LCD displays?
> What advantages/drawbacks did you discover using LCD displays.  What
> would you have done differently?


See:  http://www.jetstream-club.org

Click on the Simulator link.

Roy.