Flight Illusion is working hard to bring new treats to the hobby simulation market. Two weeks ago, we presented the first force feedback yoke during the Lelystad FS show.
The sturdy alumium build yoke is connected to Flight simulator and mimics the motion and vibrations felt on the yoke as in a real aircraft. The vibrations and movement are generated by two electrical motors.Feel the pressure on the yoke reside as you trim out the plane, feel the bumps on the ground as you accelerate for take-off, feel the vibrations change in the yoke as you throttle up or down.
The force feedback yoke is the first in it's kind. We expect to make it available for sale as of January 2010. Meanwhile you can watch the small movie on the product page.

visit the product info page.

Have a look at the short introduction movie

Flight illusion is releasing new software for interfacing gauges and modules. Version 7.0.5 is a minor update of the previous 7.0.3 and 7.0.4 versions.
Some iddues with radio modules are now solved.

Other finetune changes have been implemented, resulting in a better performing an smarter interface.

go to the download page

We do not anticipate problems with the use of Windows 7. As Flight illusion software is barely using windows specific modules and not even addressing directly Flight Simulator® to obtain flight data, the development departement does not foresee software glitches.
We will test version 7 with our software in the near future, depending on customer feedback.

We are now proud to announce the release of version 7.1.0 fo
rX-plane 9. This version is fully functional.
Most of the Gauges, Radio’s, etc. are implemented now. Also the X-Plane data-ins and data-outs are seriously extended.

Apart from driving the gauges, the program includes tools for adding, modifying and or testing the various X-Plane parameters.
This program also includes the function to create own (special) gauge plates.

go to the download page

Just one more week before the "Mondial de la simulation" opens its doors to Flight sim enthusiasts. Flight Illusion will attend this yearly Event but will only be there on Saturday and Sunday.
The show takes place at the wonderfull Musée de l'air et de l'éspace, located at the Bourget Airport. The show starts on Friday 27/11 and ends on Sunday afternoon the 29th.

Openinghours are from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

You can download a free voucher valid for 2. click here

3 more days untill the FS Conferenz to be held at Paderborn Airport, Germany. Flight illusion will attend, now for the 4th time. We will showcase the latest instruments (NAV gauges, DME,...) and we might add some features.
If you always wanted to know how our gauges perform in real life, then come and join us at the first of many Flight Sim events this fall.

The 7th FS conferenz takes place the 26th of October from 10 till 18.00 hours.

Version 7.0.2 for Flight Simulator has been released. Small bugs have been solved, mainly concerning the support of the new USB input output module and the radio modules.

go to the download page

Flight illusion is releasing new software for interfacing gauges and modules. Version 7.0 is a major update including many new features. Most important is the integration of all existing GSA software (for the engine cluster, for standard gauges, for the USB input/output module) into one single software package. Each of the interface cards (GSA55, engine cluster, GSA-10) is now recognised and assigned to a specific com port.

Other finetune changes have been implemented, resulting in a better performing an smarter interface.

go to the download page

Flight illusion is working on a new PHP based website that will be launched in the 3rd quarter. A better overview of the product range will be available from a complete redesigned webshop. Many PHP features like polls, image gallery, etc will be implemented.

Flight illusion is introducing the new stand alone USB version of the I/O module. The module allows for a faster processing of all analogue and digital signals. The I/O module can hook up 48  digital inputs like switches, (on/off, momentary), 36 digital outputs (LED’s) with 2 master alarm lights) and 8 analogue inputs (POT meters). The new USB version connects directly to the computer and does not require the GSA55 interface card. The signal is processed ad high speeds. A new manual will be released asap. For more information, visit our product info page.

visit the product info page.
.

Flight Illusion is proud to announce the release of the GSA-DME. This octagonal display is based on the Bendix and Collins versions of a DME distance indicator. You can find this gauge typically in King air or other business jets. The selector can be set on NAV1 or NAV 2 and shows respectively the distance (in nautical miles) to the chosen NAV station, the speed (in knots) and the estimated time to arrival (in minutes)
The display can be mounted through a panel and connects through the GSA-55 interface with FS. The GSA-DME works with FS2004, FSX and X-plane

download the GSA-DME brochure
go to the product page
visit our download page.
.

Marcel Felde is one of our most enthusiastic customers. He owns a full Dornier 27 shell and has customized most of the gauges to fit the panel. He used both standard Flight illusion gauges or generic gauges which he modified to suit his needs.
Take a look at his conntribution as he explains how he proceeded to modify the existing gauges from his panel to have perfectly working gauges that could connect to Flight Simulator.

read the article

As quality, price/performance and intensity of white LEDs has seriously improved over the last period, Flight Illusion will shift from the standard Yellow backlight of its gauges to White.
Many plates have colored sections which look much better when lighted with white light. Apart from that the backlight color in real aircrafts is mainly White as in general light bulbs are used.

For those customers that want to have yellow backlight on new orders ( because of compatibility with already purchased gauges) this will remain possible for a period of time. But by default the backlight color will switch to white from 1st of May on .

Customers can now download version (6.0.5) of the software allowing to drive the gauges with information from Flight Simulator.
This version offers new functionalities.

• new analogue altimeter can be used
• new cessna engine cluster can be used
• New cessna digital clock can be used
• Many small changes that further improve performance

• Solves the VOR2 deflection bug

If you are upgrading from 5.3.1 to 6.0.5 it is mandatory to install the new configuration file as well. This means that all existing gauges and I/O module functions will have to be re-assigned, but the overall performance will be much better.

We have only uploaded the new executable and config files. First time users must install the full package (version 6.0.3) and then unzip the latetst version and overwrite the default file.

go to the download page

Flight Illusion has added the analogue altimeter to its range. You can now order the GSA21 from a modified product page called "Altimeters and VSI". This new menu item holds the analogue and digital altimeters as well as all the vertical speed indicators.
The analogue altimeter as 4 stepper motors driving the hands and pressure plate.

go to the altimeter and VSI page

Flight Illusion is proud to add the Cessna style RPM gauge to its range. The GSA-45 completes the Cessna cockpit setup. With this latest addition, all the gauges in a Cessna 172 plane can be replicated to form a full cockpit setup.
The GSA-45 is the standard RPM gauge as found it the Cessna 172 and has a range from 0 RPM to 3000+ RPM.

go to the engine page

Our software runs in fact through a serial port which is virtually created by a USB port. To do this, you need to install a VCP driver from the chip manufacturer. Virtual COM port (VCP) drivers cause the USB device to appear as an additional COM port available to the PC. Our application software accesses the USB device in the same way as it would access a standard COM port.

Vista users had some problems with the existing drivers. Hence we advice to check on the page link below to download the appropriate driver according to your PC operating system.

go to the manufacture download page

The GSA-CEC is a Cessna type engine cluster based on the C172. The four gauges, each of them with 2 pointers, are on 1 circuit board. The gauges are positioned 2 X 2 in the same way the real gauges are on a real panel.
There are two version available. (Standard for GSA55 and USB without interface)

The gauges have following values indicated:
• Fuel quantity Left / Right
• EGT / CHR
• Oil temperature / Oil pressure
• Suction gauge / AMP meter

Click here to download the brochure
Click here to go to the product page

The new GSA71 brings us one step closer to the completion of a full Cessna panel. Together with the analogue altimeter and the Cessna engine cluster (8 gauges on 1 print), the digital clock constitutes the final modules for a complete GA panel setup.
The GSA71 is modelled aftre the Davtron Digital clock and has the same functionalities.
The text on the bezel as well as the LCD screen are backlit.

Clock Features
Voltage (Displayed Voltage - 14 or 28 Volts)
O.A.T. Fahrenheit
O.A.T. Centigrade,
Local Time (LT)
Flight Time (FT)
lapsed time (ET)
Universal Time (UT)

Click here to download the brochure
Click here to go to the product page