A380 Virtual cockpit previews

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GaryG
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by GaryG »

Hi guys,

just so you know that the work is proceeding nicely now, hopefully I will have something to show soon.

regards

FLYPHOENIX
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by FLYPHOENIX »

Music.
To.
My.
Ears.
Cheers for the update Gary!

GaryG
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by GaryG »

So, as promised guys....

Here is one of the pages being remade so that they portray as close as possible the ND of the 380. Hope that you'll enjoyyyyyy this pic a lot for you have waited a lot for an update it was without any hitch of bad criticism.

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Thanks a lot for the support. I will post any updates here. When I update the other pages, you'll have them here.

Regards and again, Thanks

Brett-Hill
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Brett-Hill »

Looking very neat Gary, Good work.

airplan3z
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by airplan3z »

Beautifal, can't wait to use it. Nice work.

cgsmithmo
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by cgsmithmo »

That looks awesome GREAT WORK!!! With the last update, this will be one fantastic cockpit. AAAAAAHHHHHHH...the anticipation!!!!!!

Kurosaki
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Kurosaki »

HOT!

mcbellette
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Post by mcbellette »

Just wondering - are we close to a release of the VC, or still a fair way off yet? I haven't been on this forum long, so I don't know how long its been in development for.

esg
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by esg »

Close.

futurepil
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by futurepil »

Kurosaki wrote:HOT!
Says it all!
esg wrote:Close.
Damn great to hear!

HeathrowHD
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by HeathrowHD »

Wow amazing! I think this will match up to POSKY's work with their 777 VC! This is AMAZING for freeware! Good job guys very excited to see the finished product ;)

Matthias A.
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Matthias A. »

First of all,
a big THANK-YOU to all, who are working on this project.

Is there a chance, to see a screenshot of the whole VC or to see a list of all features and systems the VC has?

Keiffer94
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Keiffer94 »

Great job guys. I can't believe it's freeware! Thanks for your time and effort, it's much appreciated!

easyjet12
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by easyjet12 »

Ooh, perfect. There is only one bad thing in PA A380. There is no that damn loud A380 flaps sound. xD Nah, joke. This is maybe best FREEWARE VC in world!

mcbellette
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by mcbellette »

Hey guys (and girls). Just a quick query regarding release of the VC when it happens. Could it be possible for the PA to create some kind of e-mail list of all people who want to be notified of when the VC is released to get an e-mail informing of this?

GaryG
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Post by GaryG »

Visiting the forum frequently is the best possible solution. If you're looking forward to it, that's what you do.

regards

deccas1391
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by deccas1391 »

I'd like to thank Gary, esg and Alex for their work on the A380 VC, and to anyone else who has contributed to this remarkable freeware addon. Your efforts are undoubtedly appreciated. I'm going to love having a proper A380 VC for once ;)

Matthias A.
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Matthias A. »

Any News ?

brad9825
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by brad9825 »

This might be a stupid question and probably already answered but not sure, will the vc model have a propper working fmc? and maybe a nice autoland feature if airbus has autoland, i am also not about that:)

Brett-Hill
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Brett-Hill »

brad9825 wrote:This might be a stupid question and probably already answered but not sure, will the vc model have a propper working fmc? and maybe a nice autoland feature if airbus has autoland, i am also not about that:)
Highly doubt it has an FMC and if it does then I won't be using it ... simple GPS navigation is enough for me

Srilanka
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Srilanka »

We might be able to merge the fmc via pannel.cfg but i dont this would come out with a fmc..

GaryG
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by GaryG »

No it won't have an fmc...I'm sorry

brad9825
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Post by brad9825 »

thats ok, now i no that i will be able to use VasFMC, but i still cant wait though for the vc :D

armando101
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by armando101 »

Looks awesome !

Any news ?

Srilanka
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Srilanka »

Well..As far as i know...we gotta wait :( But it would be worth waiting :)

Alexis
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Alexis »

Srilanka wrote:We might be able to merge the fmc via pannel.cfg but i dont this would come out with a fmc..
The VC's FMC will be a simple one Ken Mitchell made for his A340 panel, that displays ETA, Distance to destination e.t.c. There are a few submodes, but along these lines, all made by Ken.
The FMC keyboard will be fully mappable though, and via the panel.cfg you'll be able to assign an FMC gauge on top for use as a keyboard, and then map the screen separately somewhere else. A gauge maker with knowledge will be able to make those 2 XML gauges interconnect easily (we've done that on a few occasions with the 380's MFDs). If somebody want's to make a full FMC for the 380, the provisions are there, all he needs is time ( :roll: ).

armando101
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by armando101 »

Great :)

Scout59
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Scout59 »

Hello fellow Simmers,

as we are all waiting for the VC cockpit, this might help us to overcome the waiting time:

http://www.gillesvidal.com/blogpano/cockpit1.htm

PS: any new info concerning availability?

Cheers, Scout59

AirNewZealand_A320
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by AirNewZealand_A320 »

Good site but its been posted 100s of times lol :)

deccas1391
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by deccas1391 »

For anyone who's interested in reading up a little on the A380 systems while we wait for the VC, check out this book (this may also help the devs). I've read it and it's a great insight into a typical flight from the front seat of a superjumbo ;) Please excuse me if this has already been posted lol

mcbellette
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by mcbellette »

Are we there yet? :lol:

AirNewZealand_A320
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by AirNewZealand_A320 »

yes.... :roll:

The PA staff will tell us when its ready.

Charlieeee
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Charlieeee »

How much longer? I can't wait for this VC, now that I've seen the pics, it's so hard to fly without it! Keep up the good work :D

mcbellette
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by mcbellette »

I don't usually ask this, but is it possible to post some screenshots to show us what the VC currently looks like, please? Would be nice to see some progress while we patiently wait.

BIGBROWNFLYER
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by BIGBROWNFLYER »

LOOKS GREAT GUYS!!!!

Well done to everyone involved.

Is there any plans for operational APU. I would love to see that, really adds some realistic aspects to the features.

esg
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by esg »

Gonna have to wait a bit longer, guys. Not to jinx it, but I see it being released over the summer
Is there any plans for operational APU. I would love to see that, really adds some realistic aspects to the features.
Nope, sorry

Lufthansa 007

Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Lufthansa 007 »

Great work guys ;)
I realy love your A380 and I'm waiting for this VC ;))
Your work is awesome, I highly appreciate it !
In my Oppinion, the PA A380 is the best freeware model for FSX out there.
if you need some more people in your team for the VC, I could help you with the textures :D

mcbellette
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by mcbellette »

esg wrote:Gonna have to wait a bit longer, guys. Not to jinx it, but I see it being released over the summer
Is there any plans for operational APU. I would love to see that, really adds some realistic aspects to the features.
Nope, sorry
Northern hemisphere summer, or southern hemisphere?

esg
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by esg »

Northern

mcbellette
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Post by mcbellette »

Good - southern hemisphere summer is six months away for us here in Australia.

Kurosaki
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Kurosaki »

SPLENDID! - Will there be a release video/promo?

brad9825
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Post by brad9825 »

Kurosaki wrote:SPLENDID! - Will there be a release video/promo?
i sure hope so!! :)

Lufthansa 007

Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Lufthansa 007 »

how is the progress going on now ??
any news ?

GaryG
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by GaryG »

Guys, I have to be honest. There will be no further progress on this till the 28th of this month. Progress will be made just after that date.

Expect nothing till then.

Regards

Lufthansa 007

Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Lufthansa 007 »

ok, good to know :P
take your time ;))

EB1515
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by EB1515 »

It is better that you need a long time and it is good.
It would be bad if it would be ready in 2 weeks and it is bad. ;)
Sorry for my bad English.

GaryG
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by GaryG »

Hi guys,

Here is another update....been a long time, I know but I had some time and the result is a much better equipped MFD. Also, I think it is safe now to say, I made an XML gauge that will make the aircraft behave as if it had FBW. Now please note, being myself limited in knowledge as well as using XML as programming, the gauge has some limitations, but I've been using it for over 7 months in both FS9 and FSX and it worked wonderfully. <---- THIS does not mean that FSX version is guaranteed.

Well anyway, this was an early pic, hopefully from next week more will follow.

Till then, regards

GaryG

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Ghostmaster
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by Ghostmaster »

Good work there. I can smell it. This thing gonna release soon enough.

sknepper
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by sknepper »

Sounding like you're making good progress on the gauges and xml code. Looking very nice too :).

mcbellette
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Re: A380 Virtual cockpit previews

Post by mcbellette »

Would love to see more of the VC as a whole - not just individual gauges.

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