Hello to all (especially to 727 folks)!
Hello,
With 2008 around the corner, I figured it was time to join the forums for the new year.
A quick introduction:
My project is not quite a sim but, rather, a historical and technically accurate restoration of a 727-100 cockpit (sort of). I have a real -100 main instrument panel (MIP), overhead (100% filled with correct modules), throttle quadrant, and control columns plus yokes at present. The MIP is now 100% filled with correct analog instruments and warning lights. This will be a working restoration which means I intend to have all instruments/lights fully functional. However, in order to preserve the historical restoration, I am working to one simple rule, which is: "no instrument or component is to be modified in any way". This means I have to design interfaces to all instruments using their native (original) signal format. Being an Airframe and Powerplant technician, and an Aerospace electrical engineer, this is not particulary a major problem but it will require a lot of work (currently in progress).
My original intent was to have a working static display but the more I think about it, the idea of connecting the above to operate as a functional simulator makes sense. Once I have all the interfaces done, the next logical step would be to have Flight Simulator be the source to drive eveything in response to control inputs (i.e., flying). But, that part of the project is way off at the present time.
I also have all modules for the Flight Engineer station and will eventually get that going as well.
I also have quite a bit of 727 technical data to include flight manuals, aircraft maintenance manuals, aircraft wiring diagrams, and some instrument overhaul manuals in case anyone is looking for some technical information that is not otherwise readily available.
At the moment, I do not have any digital photos of the project but when I get some, I will post them.
If anyone has any questions, please let me know. I always like to share with others, especailly those who also like the 'ole 3-holer.
Happy holidays to all!!
Rick