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Default G1000 suite to a PAD addon.

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SeanTK

Charter Member
Greetings,

I am wondering if it is possible to (heavily) modify the virtual cockpit of the freeware Premier Aircraft Design "Flight Design CTSW" in order to introduce the default G1000 into the cockpit.
In the "real world" I have been operating a Flight Design CTLS with the Dynon glass panel avionics suite, and this freeware aircraft is the closest thing I can get to the real thing. (I also operate Cessna 172s, but Carenado and the default option have fulfilled that!)
Being able to add a glass panel system, though admittedly not accurate to the real deal's Dynon version, would increase my enjoyment of this addon immensely.

The central area of the panel in the real aircraft that I use features a Garmin 496 GPS as well as one Garmin Comm radio, and one Garmin transponder, for those interested. I can make do with what is present in this area of the addon plane's existing panel though.

The aircraft in question:
http://www.premaircraft.com/ctsw_FSX/index.html
The VFR Day AND Night capable option, sans floats.

Reference:
http://flightdesignusa.com/aircraft/ctls/

This is extremely close to the panel arrangement I use.
http://lsapilot.beasportpilot.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/5/files/ctls/2CockpitPanel.jpg


Thanks for any assistance that one can provide. I am aware that the aircraft developer (or at least part of the team?) reads these forums, and I wish to give thanks for your production of a number of fine freeware addon aircraft.
The existing model is fantastic, and by posting this query, I am NOT in any way expressing my displeasure with your existing production. I simply want to see if it's possible to add to it!
 
It's not something that we would do Sean but I guess it's possible to do it.

VC panel work is frustrating and long winded because each gauge has to be placed by trial and error, FSPanel is no help with VC's.

Make a printed copy of the VC section of the panel.cfg file and replace the old gauge names with the new ones. Getting the positioning co-ordinates correct is the tricky and time consuming bit.

Bob
PAD
 
Thank you for the response. I'll see if my concept works in the future. I simply wanted to establish that it may be possible before I potentially waste my time seeking a satisfactory result.
 
Here is my current result. Unfortunately, the VC gauge resolution is extremely low. I've tried the usual "pixel size" trick to bump up the resolution to 1280, 1280, but that very minimally helps, and the displays are still practically useless.
Do I have any other ways to increase the VC gauge resolution of this aircraft?

r2m6q0.jpg
 
I had the feeling that your project would be a can of worms Sean.

I can't really be much help except to state the bleeding obvious and suggest you check that the 'high resolution 3D cockpit' setting is checked in the Settings>Display>Aircraft menu.

Bob.
 
SeanTK said:
Here is my current result. Unfortunately, the VC gauge resolution is extremely low. I've tried the usual "pixel size" trick to bump up the resolution to 1280, 1280, but that very minimally helps, and the displays are still practically useless.
Do I have any other ways to increase the VC gauge resolution of this aircraft?
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You can move to a resolution up to 2048,2048s.But with STD MS G1000 wont get better.The PFD MFD screens are very FPS intensive,therefore usually resolution is low.If you dont care about accuracy you can use the 737-800 PFD which is better resolution stock(If the bitmap in the gauge is low resolution will always look like you display)

Roland
 
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