Paul Smith
11-13-2009, 10:46 PM
Hi Guys:
I joined the forum here ages ago, but the home pit project never really got off the ground what with having to make a living and all getting in the way of things.
Anyway, i am re-exploring the possibilities again, and in doing so have been discussing things with the fabulous Peter Cos over at FDS. In my ideal world, i would just throw the money at him and tell him to send me a full 777, but i can't afford that, so i shall have to start small and work up.
Anyway, i apologise now as i am sure that you have all answered the questions a thousand times before, but a cursory scan and search through the forums didnt really tie up the questions i have into a neat bundle.
So, apologies for rambling on, but this is just stream of consciousness stuff here; Questions, in no particular order...
For reference i would like to build either a 747 or 777. Realistically, it'll probably be a 777.
1. Where the **** do i begin!
2. How does it all fit together? Lets say i buy all the hardware through FDS, where does the Flight Model come from?
3. I understand that Project Magenta and Sim Avionics are the people to talk to for the hardware interfacing, do they provide the Flight Model and Flight Dynamics also? or does that information come through an add on like say, PMDG or PSS etc...
4. Networked systems. Whats your average network layout? What talks to what?
5. Where do the sounds come from?
6. Visuals? Is that just a case of your PM / SA software creating a point in FS9/X that then essentially just slews about to ensure that you have the right visual picture?
7. Weather, again - am i relying on the instructor station to create that (PM or AS) or am i looking at something like Active Sky to create the WX?
8. Addition of 3DOF or even 6DOF - What does an 'average' 777 sim weigh? Is a motion platform something that is easy to add (and i use easy in its widest possible interpretation) at a later stage?
9. Realistic Throttle and Fuel Flow behaviour. Kind of a flight dynamics question again, but if i were to want to motorise things like Throttles, is that something that can be done with current technology at a reasonable cost (again, i use reasonable in its widest possible interpretation)
10. Seats - I dont want to have to buy real 777 seats, but i do have a company i work with a lot that could probably make some decent replicas. How could i start going about getting information together on that?
11. Should i buy shares in a manufacturer of pain killers now or do i start building the pit and slowly watch the rates climb, buy in, and then sell the shares as the pit nears completion?
Sorry for the stream of consciousness ramble. They are just a few of the questions i have at this stage. I appreciate any assistance in advance that any of you may be able to offer me.
Cheers
Paul
I joined the forum here ages ago, but the home pit project never really got off the ground what with having to make a living and all getting in the way of things.
Anyway, i am re-exploring the possibilities again, and in doing so have been discussing things with the fabulous Peter Cos over at FDS. In my ideal world, i would just throw the money at him and tell him to send me a full 777, but i can't afford that, so i shall have to start small and work up.
Anyway, i apologise now as i am sure that you have all answered the questions a thousand times before, but a cursory scan and search through the forums didnt really tie up the questions i have into a neat bundle.
So, apologies for rambling on, but this is just stream of consciousness stuff here; Questions, in no particular order...
For reference i would like to build either a 747 or 777. Realistically, it'll probably be a 777.
1. Where the **** do i begin!
2. How does it all fit together? Lets say i buy all the hardware through FDS, where does the Flight Model come from?
3. I understand that Project Magenta and Sim Avionics are the people to talk to for the hardware interfacing, do they provide the Flight Model and Flight Dynamics also? or does that information come through an add on like say, PMDG or PSS etc...
4. Networked systems. Whats your average network layout? What talks to what?
5. Where do the sounds come from?
6. Visuals? Is that just a case of your PM / SA software creating a point in FS9/X that then essentially just slews about to ensure that you have the right visual picture?
7. Weather, again - am i relying on the instructor station to create that (PM or AS) or am i looking at something like Active Sky to create the WX?
8. Addition of 3DOF or even 6DOF - What does an 'average' 777 sim weigh? Is a motion platform something that is easy to add (and i use easy in its widest possible interpretation) at a later stage?
9. Realistic Throttle and Fuel Flow behaviour. Kind of a flight dynamics question again, but if i were to want to motorise things like Throttles, is that something that can be done with current technology at a reasonable cost (again, i use reasonable in its widest possible interpretation)
10. Seats - I dont want to have to buy real 777 seats, but i do have a company i work with a lot that could probably make some decent replicas. How could i start going about getting information together on that?
11. Should i buy shares in a manufacturer of pain killers now or do i start building the pit and slowly watch the rates climb, buy in, and then sell the shares as the pit nears completion?
Sorry for the stream of consciousness ramble. They are just a few of the questions i have at this stage. I appreciate any assistance in advance that any of you may be able to offer me.
Cheers
Paul