README for C180 Panel - Maximize with Wordwrap ON
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This is my second "Photoreal" Panel. I like to make them as real as possible and therefore some people may notice some usual "FS" items missing. There is no fuel selector or flap position indicator on this panel. It is expected that, like the real aircraft - 'BOTH' - would be the 'normal' setting and further fuel managment can be completed throught the file menu. The flaps have 4 settings (5 really the fifth being "full up"). Just remember the number of 'clicks' you make on your joystick to know the setting; 1=10 degrees 2=20, 3=30 and 4=40 - again like real, there is no indicator, one just remembers the number of 'notches' he / she puts on the manual flap lever. There is no 'default' GPS. It is replaced with the custom GPS and the display presented is represenative of the main display mode of the real GPS.
This panel was designed for use with c185_mg1.zip thru c185_mg3.zip by Mikko Maliniemi and Ian Grant.
+++++++++++++++ READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE INSTALLING ++++++++++++++
Those familar with aircraft editing will notice the 'details' to install the panel - those that are not should follow all the steps, it is fairly easy.
The archive C180Pnl.zip contains:
Panel.180 folder = the panel folder and it's files
Gauges folder = the gauges; other gauges required are default.
VCTexture folder = the VC BMP
Readme.txt = this readme file.
Installation
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There are two methods you could use to install this panel. The first one is the easiest but the over panel view in VC mode will not be best. The second method is to make a "new" C180 aircraft which will show in your FS2002 "Select Aircraft" list.
Method One
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1) Unzip the C180Pnl.zip into a temp directory (folder).
2) Place the "Panel.180" folder into the aircraft for which you wish to use the panel.
3) Open the aircraft.CFG file and add in the [fltsim] section of the version you wish to have the panel installed:
panel=180
4)save and close the AC.CFG.
5) place the contents of the Gauges folder into the main gauges folder of FS2002. If you have the Beaver gauges you may overwrite or not - your choice.
6) copy one of your C185 texture FOLDERs and rename the copied texture folder "texture.180"
7) place the content of the "VCTexture folder"(VC_panel.bmp)into the new "texture.180" folder - overwrite the one file.
8) Place the "texture.180" folder into the C185 aircraft folder.
9) open the aircraft.CFG and in the appropriate [fltsim] section:
texture=180
10) Save and close the AC.CFG
Method Two
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1) Copy one of your C180 aircraft folders and place it onto your desktop.
2) Rename the folder "C180", then open the folder.
3) Follow the steps 5) and 7) above in Method One.
4) Open the aircraft.CFG and change ALL the [fltsim] sections to these lines:
Scroll down and change this section to these values -
[Views]
eyepoint=-0.294763,-0.85,1.5 //<<<< you may copy/paste this part
* See Additional information bottom of this page.
5) Save and close the aircraft.CFG
6) delete the folder "Panel" (NOT "Panel.180")
7) You may now place the complete folder "C180" from your desktop into the main aircraft folder of FS2002.
Use of Panel in an Other (Cessna) Aircraft
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If you intend to use this plane in another Cessna model FIRST BACK-UP the panel.CFG and VC texture of the model you are using then rename the "VC_panel.bmp" to the VC BMP of your model and try the panel in all modes. The effect of the VC in an aircraft other than the C185 mentioned is NOT known but will cause no harm and can be edited if needed. If the VC does not work correctly you can edit the files or remove the "new" panel VC. I will only explain the removal of the "new" panel VC.
To remove the VC:
Open the original back-up of the panel.CFG and copy all the [Vcockpit] sections. Open the "new" panel CFG and paste over the same sections - Save and close.
- Restore the Backed-up VC texture.
That's all.
Windows
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The panel has 3 windows:
Window 1 (window00) = the Main (full) panel = SHIFT + 1
Window 2 (window01) = the Pilots view panel = SHIFT + 2
Window 3 (window02) = the GPS. = SHIFT + 3 or Hot button(s)
Window 4 (window03) = the mini radio stack = SHIFT + 4 ONLY
Hot Buttons
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The panel uses 6 Hot-buttons, all on the GPS, 2 each display.
1) Orange Button on GPS is the GPS switch with 'pops' the GPS window open.
2) 4th button to the right of the "orange" button is the NAV/GPS button and cycles between "NAV" and "GPS"
Panel Use
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The aircraft defaults at the Main, or full panel view. Cycle throught the next window, the "Pilots view" in this order -
SHIFT + 1 + 2 + 2+ 1 (SEE KNOWN ISSUES BELOW)
This will close the main view, open the pilot view, close the pilot view and re-open the main view.
I find it easiest to use the windows in flight using the same method -
hold the SHIFT key press 1 then 2 quickly for Pilots view
hold the SHIFT key and press 1 then 2 again quickly to return to the full view.
>> The Avionics master is the switch between the Master and the Fuel pump. <<
The Heading indicator does not have a heading bug for nav purposes, however if the aircraft(CFG)that you install this panel into has "Autopilot=1", or "on", the aircraft may start a turn to follow the GPS. This panel was intentionally designed, and is in keeping with, the aircraft panel it is modelled after - no nav. However, for those that want added NAV features, a mini Radio Stack is available.
If you are flying with "pilot" view you can check your MP and RPM using the hat switch of your joystick.
The GPS
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It's to involued to state here fully but essentially the GPS is reading the HSI information. Clicking the 'NAV' button on the GPS sets either NAV or GPS. To use the GPS a FlightPlan must be loaded from the FS2002 FLight plan function and a plan loaded. You can also export a flightplan from FSNAV into the Flightplanner of FS2002.
The GPS is powered from the Avionics master switch and the night lighting is controled from the "NAV Lights" switch - it is best to leave the NAV lights OFF during the day and on at night.
The CDI indicator of the GPS is centred at the scale indicator "V" and is sensitive to VOR, ILS and GPS track in the following degrees:
-1.0 .. 1.0 corresponds to -10deg .. 10deg if VOR or to -2.5deg .. +2.5deg if localiser +5NM .. -5NM if GPS
GPS Mode: Make a flight plan in Flightplanner and use the GPS mode of the GPS - simple.
NAV Mode: Open the radio stack(SHIFT + 4)and rotate the OBS until you get the needle centred and the "TO" flag - note the OBS heading, close the radio stack. You may now navigate with the GPS needle maintain a heading close to the OBS reading, follow the needle.
Known Issues
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1) In order for FS2002 to properly render the windows ALWAYS select the "Pilots" window BEFORE THE GPS before a flight. This will prevent the GPS from displaying behind the Pilot window. After this has been done you can select any of the windows in any order and the GPS will always be on top.
2) Do to the way gauges are displayed and function they should not be over top of another gauge. This was unavoidable for the controls (yokes) due to there positions and size. You will see some 'bleeded' through of gauges if you select an underlaying gauge (switch). This will 'cure' itself. I positioned the gauges to help reduce this effect. It is most noticable with the: radio, carb heat and mixture. I was felt that this was acceptable to maintain the overall presentation and authenticity of the panel.
3) The Main Panel display of the GPS - the CDI and scale are off centre when on track - needle to the left of centre. This is due to scaling. The main GPS is set at the samllest possible size without disappearing. The same 'problem' appears in the VC view. The Pilot Panel GPS is accurate as is the "pop-up" GPS in all modes.
4) There is NOT a gauge missing from above the right hand yoke - this is an intentional effect.
5) The VC is NOT lighted at night.
Credits
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Microsoft for a great flight sim and the default gauges.
The C180.GAU contains repainted default gauges renamed to avoid overwriting.
Fred Banting for the repainted C180_MP (originally Bvr_MP), Bvr_Horizon and the Bvr_Amps gauges.
Dani Backhaus for the base GPS gauge and for beta testing the panel. Much thanks goes out to Dani for her help with the GPS and CAB files.
Mal Lloyd for Beta testing.
Dani, Mal and other knowledgable Flight Sim people can be found at http://www.fsgateway.com/fhome.asp
Legal
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This panel is released as FREEWARE!
Copyright (C)2003 L. Smith . All rights reserved.
No charge of any kind may be made or solicited!
-This panel may not be bundled with any other package ( freeware or payware )without my permission!
-The use of this panel is at your own risk, the author cannot be held responsible for any damage.
Larry Smith April 2003
Inuksuk Aviation Group / Air Caribou VA
http://www.SurClaro.com/hangar/air/aircaribou/
bushpilot30@hotmail.com
* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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If you really wish to make the C185 a C180 you will have to open the aircraft.CFG and edit some parameters -ones to check are:
engine HP
Max MP
Max RPM
Fuel Type = carb verse fuel injected
no turbo
empty / max weights
airspeeds
Fuel capacity
to name the main ones.
You can find this information at http://www.airliners.net/ or other web sites.
