Flightdeck Solutions

[Winstonc]

Here is a night view of the illuminated MIP/Glareshield.

[jackpilot]

Maybe your custom covers would need some openings to avoid temp build up.
Not sure about that but worth checking.
Jack
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Jack
Full B737-800 DSTD/Sim-Avionics P3d4
ALL FDS & OEMs (+custom TQ)

[Winstonc]

Hi Jack,

Good point. Not sure there is much heat generated, but to be safe I will modify the design to include some vent holes in the top.

Thanks

David

[Winstonc]

Today I continued with firing up the MIP and got all screens lined up and announciators and put tons/knobs tested.

All seems to work with the only issue I have to resolve is the LE transit and LE Extended announciators have the colors reversed (not sure why yet).

[MichaelYSSY]

David

I think it may be just LED colour.
Try removing and swapping the LED boards on the announciators


Cheers
Michael

[Winstonc]

Got everything working today on the MIP/Glaresheild/CDU. It was really fantastic to see it all come to life.

Tomorrow I need to do some final wiring and tidy up and the. Over the weekend I will start to fit it into the nose section.

David

[Winstonc]

Got all the wiring in the MIP done and tidied up as well as modifying and re-printing the covers for the ibl dim-dist boards and the Flight Illusion controler to include vent holes as per Jacks suggestion.

I also moved the MIP into the nose and started fitting the lower liners.

David

[Winstonc]

Today I got the forward and aft lower liners fitted and the upper section just held in with tape to check fit which is fine and until I receive my windows.

I will hold off on installing the roof liners until I receive and install the forward and aft overhead.

I also installed some maintenance lights inside the nose section behind the MIP so I can see what I am doing when working. These are 6 under kitchen counter 12v lights that I got from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQFOZQ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_a2eExbWWK7K6X and have a remote for turning them on and off which makes it very convenient. You can see from the attached image that they provide plenty of light.

I also "designed" a drink holder and document holder for the forward lower panel which I am currently 3D printing.

David

[Winstonc]

One last thing I did today was fix the MIP to the platform, the top of which is 3/4" MDF.

Rather than using wood screws, I opted to use thread inserts and then 1/4" bolts which would make it easier if I had to remove the MIP.

David

[jackpilot]

Just a note:
On my setup the side windows were installed inside before setting the upper liners in place.
I would recommend the other way around : windows installed outside (5crewed in or double side taped) so that if you have to change or remove one window pane it would not be necessary to remove the liners.
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Jack
Full B737-800 DSTD/Sim-Avionics P3d4
ALL FDS & OEMs (+custom TQ)

[Jetcos]

Velcro works as well.
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Steve Cos
Vice President and Tech Support
Flightdeck Solutions (FDS)

[Winstonc]

[Winstonc]

[Jetcos]

Yes, allows for easy removal. Some installs need the windows removed for better airflow in some climates.
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Steve Cos
Vice President and Tech Support
Flightdeck Solutions (FDS)

[Winstonc]

Thanks Steve.

Separate question, do you have any issues fitting Flight Illusion gauges in the forward overhead?

Thanks

David