FsXPand for
FsX, Fs2004 (& X-Plane) (Download FsXPand here...)
Version 5.8 is capable of loading an Fs9 or FSX flightplan, showing it
in the Navigational Display, to which a PLAN Mode has been added. The
underlying database is updatable and as of 16 December there will be an
update service for FsXpand available from Navigraph.com.
The EICAS now shows the EICAS Thrust Mode annunciations (simulated),
Fuel Low and Imbalance alerts. The PFD shows Flight Mode Annunciations. All based upon FS logic for now.
Please note: The
FMS will be available later as a modular option. We are working hard on it - well in progress... Version 6.0 is going to have a Basic mode and an FMS mode. Soon you will be able to see this in your added CDU 'gauge':
Originally,
the plan was to release an update to 5.8 first, responding to a number
of wishes uttered in the past. But this would involve working on 2
versions at a time. It would really be more efficient to build these
options into the coming 6.0. We are sure you understand - this will
bring you both the FMS and the promised options as soon as possible.
Our plan is to add on
compatibility with existing hardware like the CPFLight MCP.
New gauges added (5.7): Wet Compass, Brake Pressure, Yoke and rudder indicator, aileron and rudder trim indicator.
Custom gauge, custom (active) label. More details on the download page.
Advanced Gauge Editor 1.1
Included in FsClient 5.7 is this separate program that will allow you to take full control of the gauge
layout and all its elements. It can do much more than the gauge options
in FsClient itself.
The
Brake Pressure layout was created in minutes using the editor. Go easy
on yourself using this program, it is complex stuff...
functions. The key commands
have been added to simulate an EFIS control panel. Also some MCP
function keys are available. In the future, we will offer a fully
functional FMS with regular updates of the navigation data. We will offer a Basic version, and ad additional FMS version. No need to buy what you don't need
From version 5.4 the enhanced graphics library is in use for all round gauges.
For a complete overview of all gauges, check the gauge menu at the left
(still to be updated graphically, excuse the crude images).
New gauges not in the list yet: Torque/Power, Dual 737 Altimeter/ASI.
FsXPand/FsClient
can use standard game
ports or USB game devices to
control your aircraft with. A lot
of controls are available on the market, compatible with a USB joystick
port. All devices (examples here) that are
recognized by Windows as some kind of game controller, can be used with
FsXPand as a flight control!
FsXPand will allow the connection of
8 joystick devices per PC,
bringing the amount of analog channels to an amazing 24 per PC. Each
device may have as much as 15 buttons, 120 in total per PC.
So, your gauges are not hardware.
They are displayed on a screen. If you put a frame over your flatpanel,
with the holes in it at the right places to match the aircraft you are
simulating, your panel will look very real indeed. Using a
non-glare plastic cover behind the frame, and some plastic profile to
finish the holes, the instruments will very much look like the real
thing with a fraction of the cost of hardware clocks, provided you can
get the right hardware gauges for your favourite aircraft. Usually
there are only a few popular types available.
If you have no experience with
creating the such a frame with precision, you could get one at VFR-COCKPIT. They have panels
available for an increasing amount of types. Flyware and VFR-Cockpit
are joining forces on this issue to achieve full
compatibility. Please tell us
if you want a particular type emulated.
FsXPand is very useful to
display your auxiliary instruments on your jetliner, next to the EICAS
screen.
If you have a classic airliner, FsXPand can provide the gauges for it.
Turbine engines (turboprop) are supported.
What is FsXPand anyway?
FsXPand is a solution for cockpit building. If you are looking for an alternative to Project Magenta (PM), FsXPand may be a good starting point.
With FsXPand, all
you need to build a cockpit is one
or more PC's, and FSX, FS2004 and before. Please download
the (fully functional) package and evaluate. Your sessions will only be
limited to 15 minutes each.
What can FsXPand do for the cockpit builder?
- FsXPand/FsClient will give you a good looking instrument panel, General Aviation, classic, or EICAS, with each gauge can be picked and scaled at will, while you can adapt the scale values of each instrument to fit the aircraft type you want to simulate.
- FsXPand/FsClient shows its panels on networked computers, that needn't run FS at all.
- FsXPand/FsClient uses no programming language. You don't need to be an electronics engineer either.
- FsXPand/FsClient allows the linkage of cockpit controls for a 4 engine airliner, using no more than USB - or standard game ports.
FsXPand
creates the panels
for you, by displaying custom (non-FS!) panel
gauges on each PC, selected by you
with a click of the mouse. You
do not need heavy client PC's or need to run multiple
copies of FS. Get the old PC from the attic* and run our panels on it.
Drag your panel to extend it over extra
monitors. Want to know how it all works? Check the Howto section on the left, it contains the complete manual for version 5.8.
Where
to get FsXPand/FsClient
FsXPand can be downloaded as
an evaluation version, a license must be purchased for time unlimited
use.
Otherwise the connection time to FS is limited to 15 minutes
per session. All the other features are fully functional. FsXPand is
also available as a boxed CD version.
We offer PayPal, NorthStar,
Simflight, Compilots and Bank transfer.
Order FsXPand
with your choice of our SECURE payment
options.
Please note that a licensed version of FSUIPC is required for the use of Fs2004 or FSX. Earlier versions (Fs98-Fs2002) run with 2.5 and higher.
If you encounter problems, please
post a message at our forum.
It is
monitored daily.
Latest changes are on the download page.
This is how our 737NG backup horizon and combined Altimeter-Airspeed indicator look