Flightdeck Startup Procedure

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SwannSim

7 жыл бұрын

As requested, here is my flightdeck computers/monitors/network startup procedure.

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@sky173 9 ай бұрын

This is awesome. Now that you're running MS2020, I'd love to see an updated version of this video. I'll definitely have a full cockpit at my place one day. Thanks for sharing.

@145Simjockey 3 жыл бұрын

Truly amazed at the simulator you have put together. I have worked in Level D sims for over 20 years and find it hard to believe how far simulations have come. Great job sir!

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Yep, I remember the old days of Microsoft Flight Sim for the Tandy computer before the internet..... Keyboard flying. 8-)

@cyh4031 10 ай бұрын

Amazing brother! Would love to see this in person aome day!

@lpv200 7 жыл бұрын

Perfect explanation! A little more than i have in my FDS 777 setup :-) Keep up the awesome job and have fun flying!

@christopherhood2250 6 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! MUST BE NICE!! THAT SIR IS SO SWEET! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!

@charlesbliss8282 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the info it would be tight

@TheLastBen. 6 жыл бұрын

Just amazing !

@WackyBroProductions 4 жыл бұрын

You could save some time dropping the prepared shortcut into your startup folder. That's what I do and I don't have to use a mouse.

@michaelwilliamson6061 5 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing flight Deck, you are so funny....pretty simple...What would this cost me from FDS? 100K? I have to see how much money I would have left over after the divorce, when I kick her car out of the garage.

@swannsim4658 5 жыл бұрын

yeah, plan on 100k.

@jepley929 6 ай бұрын

That’s a nice rig, but man I could fly a Cessna 172 cross country by the time that things boots up and ready to go. 😂😂

@swannsim4658 6 ай бұрын

Six years ago, old video... boot time is much quicker. You wouldn't even get your ground check complete before I'm up and running. 😂🤣

@Amtrak016 5 жыл бұрын

This sim is simply excellent, would the visuals be able to be run by one computer instead of three? Thanks.

@swannsim4658 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I run my monitors at 4K resolution so in my setup it wouldn't work on one computer. You could run them on one computer, but you'd be forced to turn down the graphic settings from 4K.

@charlesbliss8282 2 жыл бұрын

i bought a cab and floor base from fds i bought 3 75" tv's my room is 12 ft wide is that enough room for my setup

@swannsim4658 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, 12' wide is going to be very tight! From monitor to monitor my span is 12' 6" in a room that is 20'x20'.

@decarie1000 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Very nice sim. Would you be ready to give me a few technical advices on the set up? I have a Jetmax and I consider switching to Sim Avionics but I am not technically. Thanks in advance.

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Right now I run Flightdeck Solutions 737NG hardware on Xplane11 via lua scripts, I no longer use Sim-Avionics. Sorry...

@TattedUPLidd Жыл бұрын

This very dope mane x💯

@swannsim4658 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@juniormafia27 6 жыл бұрын

Did FDS assist you with the set up, sir?

@swannsim4658 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I had Steve (from FDS) here for a week.

@charlesbliss8282 3 жыл бұрын

do you have to install wideview on the 3 75" tv's

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, With Xplane, networking is already included within the program... No need for any outside program like Wideview.

@SebastianSzafran 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent setup. I am truly amazed. How do you manage to keep the external view synced over 3 separate monitors? I understood that you are running 3 separate Prepar3d instances on each PC + one instance on the PC in the back (behind monitors). What is your PC setup allowing to get tremendous number of FPS? And finally what is your garage dimensions? It looks you managed to install everything pretty need and still keep quite comfortable room for office and the weather planning/instructor station. Could you provide more details on that? Keep on great job. Thanks a lot.

@swannsim4658 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, The monitors are kept in sync via WideView, here is the link to the software: www.wideview.it/wideview.htm Three external view computers are 7700K's @ 4.6GHz with Nvidia 1080TI graphic boards. Just a two car garage, more than likely 20'x20'.

@jackthepiot 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, such an awesome and informative video. how much is the whole simulator more less, without the computers and the monitors? will US$50,000 be enough you think? thanks

@swannsim4658 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, The price tag is more than that, what made it manageable for me was the exchange rate between the US and Canada. I was able to get a lot more for my money, on the downside you have customs tax. All in all, I've spent over 100K on this setup, but that includes everything. An additional cost that some may not realize exists is providing electric for everything, as well as cooling. I had to bring in an electrician to run dedicated power lines just for the sim. Now you may not have to do this, but it's something that needs to be considered. I also had to have a split A/C unit installed to control the heat and that meant county permits and an A/C guy for the install. Just remember to look outside the flight deck at other potential costs to get this off the ground. Hope this helps.

@jackthepiot 7 жыл бұрын

SwannSim thanks so much for the info. the price is steep. i thought 50k would be enough. where do you think there is the largest cost? by looking at their website a lot of items are around 1000-3000. even the cockpit shell is only like 3000. would you know the highest priced components? thank you

@swannsim4658 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, The PRO-MX-DSTD component I believe was the most expensive.

@charlesbliss8282 3 жыл бұрын

where did you get the flightdeck startup program from

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

I was using Sim-Avionics with P3D but I have since moved over to Xplane 11 and use FDStoXP. FDStoXP is available for free on Xplane.org.

@elmar001 7 жыл бұрын

9:16 Is that Richard Griffiths? Was he into aviation?

@swannsim4658 7 жыл бұрын

I believe he is dead, so no it's not him... I filmed this the other day. 8-)

@chiaojian6122 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, I just wondered how much this entire system (entire cockpit hardwares, computers and software, etc…) would actually cost to you to put them together to work? However, where can we contact the manufacturer or their local US sale rep? I live in SoCal. Do they have a store or showroom in that region? I will appreciate for your information and input. Thank you!

@swannsim4658 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Seeing how you're in the U.S., you'll get a break on the exchange rate between the U.S. and Canada. The cockpit can be purchased at Flightdeck Solutions (quality equipment and first rate tech support), the price depends on what you have in mind as far as options. I'm sure Pete or Steve will be able to help you out in that regard, here is there link. flightdecksolutions.com/

@chiaojian6122 2 жыл бұрын

@@swannsim4658 Thank you so much for this information because I have found a few companies that making these cockpits, but non of them are located in N. America, one is in Spain, and the other is in New Zealand. I’m looking forward to acquiring one of these Boeing or AirBus cockpits for human factor/CRM researches, as well as, for academia system or instrument trainings.

@swannsim4658 2 жыл бұрын

@@chiaojian6122 Hi, Although my flightdeck is just about six years old, at the time of doing my own research into flight decks... I've found FlightDeck Solutions to be the best out there both in price and quality of material.

@NZ255 7 жыл бұрын

This is fantastic! Have you thought about making the process easier? At least throw the programs you need to run into the Startup folder (run command 'shell:startup') so they start automatically?

@swannsim4658 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Eventually, I'll move all the computer power switches to the pedestal. That will power everything up from one location, as far as the startup procedure... Because Prepar3D takes so long to run, I get intermediate issues with the network if I run everything at once. I don't get out much, I'm on O2 so every bit of walking I do helps. 8-)

@cyh4031 10 ай бұрын

@@swannsim4658healing to you in the Wonderfully Beautiful and All-Powerful name of Yeshua (Jesus' name in Hebrew)!!!

@swannsim4658 10 ай бұрын

@@cyh4031AMEN!

@ComdrStew 3 жыл бұрын

Does the FlightDeck need three computers?

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

There is no way any one computer can run three 75" 4K monitors, plus the glass screens, cdu's, real time weather and hardware/software interface for the switches.

@charlesbliss8282 2 жыл бұрын

i know you are useing xplane11 do you still have sim avionics software if so would be willing to sell it

@swannsim4658 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Although I no longer use Sim-Avionics, the license for Sim-A is non transferable. Sorry.

@cyromartins3200 3 жыл бұрын

Helloo friend!!! What size of your TVS SCREENS in this vídeo friend??

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

I have three 75" Samsung 4K' around the deck.

@cyromartins3200 3 жыл бұрын

@@swannsim4658 can you cover all the windows??

@swannsim4658 3 жыл бұрын

@@cyromartins3200 Sure it can be done.

@ItsJustMeMusic 4 жыл бұрын

him: *runs a lot of computers for flight sim* me: *only has arduino mega hooked up to a computer for the flightsim*

@swannsim4658 4 жыл бұрын

I started with one computer, a mouse and keyboard. It took many years saving my dollars here and there to get this bad boy. You can do the same! I will say this.... I absolutely love the sim and I'm glad I saved and did without all those years... It is/was so worth it!!!