X-plane and Flight illusion are proud to announce the upcoming development of an interface to drive Flight Illusion gauges directly from X-plane. Many X-plane pilots and cockpit builders have asked since years if there would ever be a driver for these gauges. X-plane developer Austin Meyer is even doing better by adding direct support for flight Illusion hardware into X-plane. Setup for the gauges will be accessible on a tab in the JOYSTICK AND EQUIPMENT window. Austin Meyer expect the support to be available as of version 9.1 (expected in 3 months) and will be downloadable on www.x-plane.com .

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Flight Illusion is proud to present it’s latest addition to the range of analogue panel gauges. The turn and bank co-ordinator was the missing piece in the basic 6 setup. With this new gauge, all kinds of setups, from general aviation to military aircraft can now be made. The gauge is based on a dual stepper motor configuration, allowing one axes to drive the ball and the other to turn the small airplane.

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The I/O module allows cockpitbuilders to connect up to 48 switches, 36 LEDs and 8 analogue inputs on the same board. There is now an extensive mnual available in English and Dutch for those who want to find out how easily this interface is configurable.

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We have added this new gauge, based on the existing attitude indicator. However, the picht bar and bank ring are now full black & white, giving the gauge an “old warbirds” look. The gauge has been developed for a Messersmidt simulator project, but can easily be used in all kinds of panels as found in vintage aircraft.
This gauge can be hooked in a daisy chain configuration to other instruments or directly to the central interface. The 80 mm diameter gauges are lit by 2 LED’s.

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We have added some brochures and user manuals to the download section. The pdf documents can easily be accessed. Some more brochures will follow in the near future, as well as a new manual.

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Finally! After multiple queries from customers, work has restarted on the remaining navigational instruments. The directional gyro is now available with heading bug. That will serve as the basis vor the the ADF gauge. Our team has now started to work on the VOR 1 and VOR2 navigational instruments. They will be of the general aviation type. We will keep you informed about availability and pricing, but this is a project to be completed by Q2 next year. At that point, all basic instruments will be available from Flight illusion.

take a look at the first 3D drawings

The products will be soon availiable from our website for pre-ordering.

Yet another upgrade of the software. Small changes have been made to tweek some output results. Gauges are also better recognized when in configuration mode. Also the new yaw damper is recognized.
This release is available small version. New customers can download the full version 5.3 which includes all the drivers. Then they download the new small version 5.3.1 and unzip it in the software folder. Existing users just download the small version and unzip it in your software folder.

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The latest version of the acclaimed GSA software has been released and can be downloaded form this site (see download section on the menu).
Version 5.0 now recognizes the latest Collins style radio modules as well as the enhanced I/O module.
The release is a so called small release with onl the executable that has to be replaced. Procedure is simple: download the zip file and unzip it in your GSAsoftware folder. Use the latest exe-file as your new software.

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Flight illusion confirms its presence at the 2007 Flight and Train simulation show held in Birmingham next saturday November 17 at the Thinktank at the Millenium Point.
On display will be a wide range of gauges and radio modules as well as the prototype of the fully functional turboprop trainer.
The Flight & Train Simulation Show is organised by First Class Simulations and supported by some of the best known names in the Flight and Train Simulations market including Microsoft. A full list of exhibitors can be viewed on this site

The ThinkTank at the Millennium Point is Birmingham's flagship millennium project is the setting for the first ever Flight & Train Simulation Show 2007.

Flight Illusion is proud to present the latest radio modules, based on the Collins CTL range. These radio modules feature an ON/OFF switch, 10 frequency store function, active and STBY frequency and many other features. The unit fist perfectly in the avionics bay of many turboprops planes like the KA350 or some smaller jetplanes, but it's also used in general aviation panels.
The Collins like radio modules can be ordered as of today.

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After the stand-by gauges, the flap indicator and the brake pressure indicator, now comes the long awaited yaw damper. The gauge required several months of development. this resulted in a totally new gauge, based on technology from the pitch section of the attitude indicator.
The yaw damper was developped with panel builders in mind and fits perfectly the opening in the MIP.

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flight Illusion confirms its presence at 3 major flight Sim events in the next couple of months. All shows will be attended and the latest products will be on display.

• Mondial de la simulation in Paris on september 22 en 23 (although the mondial de la simulation starts on friday 21)
• 5th FS conferenz in Paderborn on Saturday October 20
• FSweekend in lelystad on November 4 and 5.

Production at Flight Illusion is closed untill August 31st. We will of course still take orders and the commercial departement is still reachable, athoug replies might take a bit longer.
The development of he CTL radio's and the yawdamper are still on track. We expect the CTL to be on sale by the end of August and the yaw damper by the end of September.
Stay tuned to this website for further announcements.

Flight Illusion is now announcing the Collins CTL radio's. These tiny modules fit perfectly in the panel of many turboprops planes like the KA350 or some smaller jetplanes. The full set consits of 6 modules: 2 x NAV, 2 x COMM, ADF and ATC. All modules are fully functional with memorised frequencies, testing mode, dual concentric frequency dialing, etc.
Prodcut availability is Q4 2007
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FSweekend is now being officially announced for the weekend of 3 & 4 November 2007. It’s expected to be bigger as the previous years, with more simmers, more commercial exhibitors and more cockpit parts for the cockpit builder. Flight Illusion will have a stand for the 3rd consecutive year and we will present some exciting novelties.
FS weekend has evolved into the biggest Flight simulator event in Europe with thousands of enthusiast participating or visiting.
The Aviodrome is Holland’s aviation Museum in Lelystad. It is located at the airport and many vintage aircraft are inside and outside the main building. The booths are actually installed amidst the planes.

After a few months of testing we are proud to release the new I/O module with reference GSA-10. One card is used to drive 48 digital inputs (for e.g. control switches) The module can be used to assign either FS functions or direct keyboard commands. On the same card you can drive 32+2 outputs to control LEDs and 8 analogue inputs for throttle flap or airbrake control. Check out the product page for all functionalities.

The module will be sold at 150 EUR (exclusive VAT) for those who have already an interface and the bundle I/O modulewith interface will be available at 250 EUR (exclusive VAT)

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Some customers use Flight Illusion gauges for special setups. If possible we like to help by customizing these gauges to fit the projects requirements. In this latest example Gary Edwards is building a Spitfire cockpit. He already asked us to work on an indicated airspieed gauge. It involved drawing a new faceplate and we used a generic large single needle gauge to base the new gauge on. His latest request involved a turn/slip coordinater which we based on a dual concentric needle (as used in the overhead panel for the B737NG). Again, we designed a faceplate and etched the special shaped needles.

If you have an exciting project, feel free to ask how we can help. If the gauge is based on existing models, there's always a solution.

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Flight Illusion is announcing the upcoming release of the I/O module. The input/output module connects to the central interface and allows for the use of switches, light and pot meters.
.The card can accept 48 digital inputs (for e.g. control switches), 32+2 outputs to control LED’s and 8 analogue inputs to connect  potentiometers.
No need to buy three different cards to have switches, led’s or  throttle control. You will find all you need on this one card.

more information here

Flight Illusion is announcing its participation in several upcoming events. We will be present at the Mondial de la simulation" in Paris at Le Bourget airport in September.
Also, like last year, FI will have a booth at the Lelystad FSweekend early November. Both shows are ideal to see the gauges and gather information first hand.
More details will be made available as soon as we have it.

Flight Illusion is coming on strong with the release of 2 new products. With the use of new components like integrated dual concentric stepper motors, the manufacturing of gauges with dual concentric pointers has become much easier. Hence, Flight illusion is now offering 2 new IAS gauges with a functional barber pole. The barber pole points at the VNe (velocity never to exceed) and this changes along with the altitude. The barber pole has the typical red/white hash and moves automatically. The product released are for Jets (with a typical faceplate up to 450 Kts)  and for turboprops (with a faceplate up to 350 KTS). Other faceplates might follow.

Welcome to our new website. After a two year period, Flight Illusion has become a valuable partner to many cocpitbuilders. Whatever cockpit you decide to build, we have the best gauges and the most versatile modules you can imagine.
Now we bundle all this information into a new website, featuring a comprehensive product overiew, small movie clips and a cockpit builders gallery. And we'll top it with more news. So stay tuned and come back regularly.
We invite all visitors to help us improve on the site and tell us what you would like to be added. Contact us at info@flightillusion.com

Flight illusion is working hard to complete the range of Boeing instruments. We are officially announcing the yaw damper to be in development, as well as the long awaited transponder to complete the fabulous set of radio's already available.
These new developments follow the release of the clock, now fully in production. the first versions for B737 have already been delivered and the remaining backorders are being produced now. A new version in Boeing brown for the 757/767 and 747 series is going in production over the next weeks.

Hundreds of Flight simulator enthusiasts gathered at the Forli FS-show organised by Piloti Virtuali Italiani. Flight illusion presented its product and demonstrated the new clock for Boeing MIP. This new chronometer, now in production, caused many cockpit builders to dream. The flight Illusion stand was located next to our Italian dealer. FS-center, with Stefano at the controls, proved to be the right choice for us. His enthusiasm and knowledge about our products means a lot for the Italian simbuilders, who can be helped in their own language.
The show was also the playing ground for real size cockpit setups, even one with an hydraulic moving platform. Keep watching this news feed for more information and pictures.

FS-center has been working for a while with Flight Illusion and has now been designated official dealer for the Italian market. FS-center was founded in 1995 and has been the leading supplier of aviation book and pilot supplies in Italy ever since. They supply aeonautical books and accessories for pilots to Government agencies, professionals, airline companies, and enthusiasts through our two shops and online, and they really specialize in flight simulation.
You can contact them directly on info@fs-center.com or visit their website on www.fs-center.com. The website exist in Italian, Spanish and English.

You can also follow the story of what the community has to say about this on the forum. Click here for a direct link

With the competition launching the "universal gauge with USB Direct link", some customers might have the impression that an interface becomes obsolete. The truth lies far from that. The advantages of the flight illusion gauges versus the Simkits gauges are explained once again here.

You can also follow the story of what the community has to say about this on the forum. Click here for a direct link

As promised, we have uploaded the latest software. It is already update for the new clocks and it has some extra features for lighting.
This is only the executable file. If you are a new user, you must have installed the full version with the drivers. If you have a previous version already installed on your computer, just unzip this file and drop the executable in your Flight Illusion folder.
Don't forget to backup your config file.

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