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    Gonna build a simpit

    Here goes. I'm planning to use it with mainly with Orbiter
    http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/orbit.html
    Using the panel configuration of the Delta Glider IV
    http://orbiter.dansteph.com/index.php?disp=dgIV
    Of course, it's gonna make external view a little awkward.
    BTW, this is my first post on the new forum!
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    Welcome aboard, you're at the right place. Plenty of answers here already and if you can't find them, just ask

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    Welcome to the forum. I'd be interested in seeing a STS cockpit.
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    We don't need no stinkin' ETOPS!



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    Quote Originally Posted by Michael Carter View Post
    Welcome to the forum. I'd be interested in seeing a STS cockpit.
    If you can afford such a thing, go for it
    I'm gonna stick to the simple(ish) Delta Glider

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    Thank you, no. I have enough on my plate just trying to build a 727.

    But an STS simulator by a big bucks guy with a lot of time on his hands would be interesting to see. As long as he had a genuine interest in the subject rather than a carnival ride atitude.

    I never studied orbital mechanics, but I've read some about it. Way over my head with only a rudementary understanding. I would think any orbiter program would have to have a very sophisticated FMC and pre-loaded programs to support the mission.
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    Orbitor has some pretty cool MFD and HUD add-ons. I'm looking to use Orb Connect or OUIPC to interface Orbitor with my SpaceShipOne build.

    A bunch of mods are at: http://www.orbithangar.com/

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    The orbiter software itself is pretty accurate. by using add-ons, you can build a STS sim thats probably 80 percent or better.
    God's in command, I'm just the Pilot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Olieman View Post
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    I'm even more glad to join in with your SPARTA!!
    sorry, couldn't resist

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    Quote Originally Posted by pilot7893 View Post
    I'm even more glad to join in with your SPARTA!!
    sorry, couldn't resist
    *snickers*

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    Out of curiosity does Orbiter have a similar type software as FSUIPC or WideFS. What i mean is there glass cockpits for orbiter that can be run on a second or even third computer?

    I work at AFRL near Edwards AFB and bieng a Fabricator I have access to the Shuttle mock up that is used byt the rescue personel to train. This is a full scale version of just the upper and lower decks of the cockpit area. It is really cool to sit in it and fly......ahhhh.....i mean work. LOL
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