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X-plane
announces FI gauges support
28/04/2008
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 .
more news and updates to follow soon.
Turn & bank coordinator added to range
13/04/2008
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.
Click here to access the detail page
I/O
module manual now available
08/04/2008
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.
Click here
to access the download page.
Vintage attitude indicator added to range
03/04/2008
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.
Click here
to access the download page
New brochures added to download section
28/01/2008
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.
Click here to access the download page
Navigational instruments next in development
10/12/2007
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.
Version
5.3.1 of GSA software released
3/12/2007
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.
click here to go to the download page
Version
5.0 of GSA software released
13/11/2007
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.
click here
to go to the download page
Flight
Illusion at the Flight and Train Simulation show
11/11/2007
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.
New
Collins like radio's now on sale
24/09/2007
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.
click here
to download the brochure
click here
to go to the product page
Yaw
damper completes 737 MIP gauges
06/09/2007
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.
click here
for more info
click here
to go to the product page
Pic
your location to discover Flight Illusion gauges
12/08/2007
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.
Flight illusion closed for the Holidays
05/08/2007
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.
Announcing new Collins CTL radio's
30 /07/2007
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
For more pictures and details, click here
product page
Flight Illusion at Aviodrome FSweekend
28/07/2007
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.
I/O
module now on sale
22/07/2007
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)
product page
Customized
gauges for Spitfire setup
19/07/2007
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.
project page
I/O module in final testing phase
13/07/2007
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 to participate in 2 major events
10/07/2007
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.
2 new products: IAS with moving barber pole
05/07/2007
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.
Here's your new Flight Illusion website
03/07/2007
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
New products available soon
12/06/2007
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.
Smash hit at Forli
07/05/2007
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.
Official
Italian dealer for FI gauges
13/04/2007
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
The
importance of an interface
11/04/2007
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
Software
version 4.4.5 now available
10/04/05
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.
Click for download
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