[simpits-tech] U2 MFD dimensions...

[Brian Sikkema]

I can't wait to see the prototype built! I think this is a great idea. A WWII fighter would be a great place to start for a 
simpit - nice and simple.

Brian


>------- Original Message -------
>From    : Gene Buckle[mailto:geneb at deltasoft.com]
>Sent    : 5/8/2008 11:13:03 AM
>To      : simpits-tech at simpits.org
>Cc      : 
>Subject : RE: Re: [simpits-tech] U2 MFD dimensions...
>
 >>> the prices for the
>> "right" sized displays is pretty steep.  However, becuase there is a lot
>> of room around the display, you could use a used 14" or 15" LCD panel
>> behind the instrument panel.  You'd have to rotate the image displayed of
>> course, but at that point you're working with custom software anyway.
>
> Hobbyist pit-building is a never ending list of compromises but this is
> where the ingenuity often comes into play and makes it so much more fun
> :-)
>
> (fun aka hard)
>

Yep.  The wonderful thing about banging your head against the wall is how 
nice it feels when you stop. :)

I'm hoping to get a few more parts done this week so I can cut a prototype 
of the "single place, prop fighter" cockpit.  I'm still debating on 
whether or not to put your little "door" in the side, or make 'em build a 
small entry ladder. :)   The distance from the floor to the canopy rail is 
(AFAIR) less than 30" so it shouldn't be that big of a deal.  The 
instrument panel is going to be a bit small, but for the most part they 
all were in those single seat fighters.

I can't recall if I posted the pics here, but this is what it looks like:
 http://www.simpits.org/~geneb/prop%20cockpit%20-%20exploded.jpg 

The aft canopy-shaped arch is only 8" long.  I've managed to keep the 
whole thing at 72" overall.  Width at the widest point is 44".

g.



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