DESCRIPTION

The software used in and around the cockpit is spread over five computers.

The 2 main pcs in the FS Server and FS Client that are directly connected to the cockpit which all cockpithardware is connected and the main cockpitsoftware is installed.

  • FS Server (Master) – Cockpit
  • FS Client – Cockpit
  • FS Control Center
  • Laptop
  • iPad

 

FS SERVER (MASTER)

Windows 10 operating system

Prepar3D
P3D is the flightsimplatform and therefore the most important software in the cockpit, and this together with Prosim737. P3D is the heart of the cockpit.
Why not X-Plane 11? Prosim737 is mainly made for P3D. The market is but a small part for ProSim737. The big money is in the commercial flightsim-centres which, in their turn, P3D use.
P3D is a recognized training tool for pilots (Lockheed Martin). When we say Lockheed Martin, we say also a little bit of Boeing. Agreements between the big guys and business is business. Therefore it runs to the living ...

ProSim737
A software package that allows for the control of the cockpithardware and ‘logics’ for the auto pilot, flight director and systems.
The ‘brain’ of the cockpit ... More info about ProSim737 is found on page ProSim737 Setup’.
ProSim737 is composed of several modules.

ProSim Boeing 737-800 Flight Model – PRO
ProSim737 has a private plane that is used in P3D. This ‘Flight Model’ consent accurately reflects the ProSim737 software.

ProSim MCP

ProSim CDU

ProSim Audio (this Audio module allows for the B737 system Sounds through speakers, front cockpit).

FSUIPC/WideServer
Software module that provides for communication between the FS add-on software and P3D. This module is not indispensable in the world of the cockpitbouw. Ensures the communication between the hardware, software and P3D.
WideServer is intertwined with FSUIPC and serves as an external FS programs on a different PC to run without FS on that particular computer (Eg. Flight Sim Commander).
This works with a server and client software. The server module is run on the P3D PC and the clients (WideClient) are located on different computers in a network, where the FS add-ons installed.

SIOC
SIOC is a programming language for cockpit hardware (eg. switches and leds) to operate via I/O Cards from Opencockpits. In this cockpit is, e.g. the Throttle Quadrant equipped with I/O Cards from Opencockpits.
SIOC is based on the reading or loading of a script in which ‘Variables’ (his connections with the outside world, such as FSUIPC, switches, and leds, etc.) be checked on change of their values (Values). Change of a value (value) is equal to an action in the state of (other) hardware/systems.
The Throttle Quadrant in the cockpit is (partially) controlled by SIOC (Flaps, thrust levers, trimwielen, trimindicator, speedbrakes).

PMSounds
This small program is created for Project Magenta. I use this sound module for a few extra sounds to add in the cockpit that are not present ProSim737.

SimSounds
Is a sound module that is extra realistic sounds add.
Most of the sounds are recorded from real aircraft, and is optimized for buttkickers and body shakers.
Speed with rolling noise, windgeluid, regengeluid, bumpgeluid. Vertically depending on the speed with touchdown sounds. Cabin announcements take into account the local time of day, name of the airports.
Cabin announcements in German and English. Cabin announcements for boarding, start engine, taxi, after take-off, cruise, veiligheidsgordelwarnings with decrease, after the landing, parking ...
Boarding with music, and full flight with passagiersgeluiden.
Multiple SimSounds-modules can be installed on the same pc and also on a remote pc. You can than several sound cards, select the different sounds.

RAAS PRO
RAAS Professional (Runway Awareness and Advisory System) models the aural ‘Smart Landing’ and ‘Smart Runway’calls included in the real Honeywell RAAS unit.

These calls provide a better situational awareness for pilots in an attempt to reduce the risk of accidents and the accidents on the runway to reduce by means of aural alerts during taxi, takeoff, approach, and countries/roll-out.

Traffic Global (Early Access)
This program provides FS (P3D) of AI aircraft. The Flightplans of this AI-aircraft can be customize to your liking.

GSX-Level 2
GSX or Ground Services for FSX and Prepar3D ensures that P3D is expanded to include the different simulated grondoperaties.

This grondoperaties are: marshalling, catering, boarding/beboarding of the passengers, crew and pilots, with animated persons, the use of the stairways, vehicles for the refueling, realistic pushback procedures, follow-me vehicles, docking system, animated jetways with Anime and with a great choice of jetways in all models.

EFC737
Handy app to have remote, using an iPad full control of GSX and this includes the operation of the various doors of the aircraft (ProSim);
The menus are interactive, connect and disconnect ground power, mute/pause P3D.

Aivlasoft EFB2 – Server
Electronic Flight Bag version 2. The objective of this program is reduction of paper use in the cockpit. It is Server/Client software where the server is on the FS Server is rotated. The Client version with a graphical user interface is used on a Laptop.
EFB provides the following features:

  • Right detailed maps;
  • Moving Map;
  • Flightplanning and routing;
  • Vertical Guidance for Non-Precision Approaches;
  • Detailed luchthavenoverzicht associated with Moving Map;
  • Flight procedures departure and arrival;
  • Power settings aircraft through Topcat;
  • Weeroverzicht;
  • Online Traffic and ATC summary for IVAO and Vatsim.

TeamViewer Client
Not to be missed program via a remote pc and all the computers in a network to control and operate. So it is no longer necessary to be in the cockpit to be present for the pc's to operate. Everything is done remotely.

Input Director (Slave version)
Today, a cockpit fully operated with only buttons and switches.

Since a cockpit is controlled by multiple computers and a whole battery of software is the use of a mouse and keyboard is not the way to think. A simcockpit without mice and keyboards is utopian and not realistic.

The trick is that mice and keyboards reduce to a minimum.

With the software tool ‘Input Director’, it is possible to restrict the use of one mouse and one keyboard.

This free program works on the master/slave principle, is easy to configure and also has no delay.

I use this program with 3 pc's and 7 monitors and it works flawlessly for the full setup. Highly recommended.

For the mouse/keyboard combination, choose it is better for a wireless small mouse and a small handy toetsenbordje.

The toetsenbordje that I use is of Trust, and is equipped with a ‘docking station’ in which the toetsenbordje is placed for charging. I have this toetsenbordje a few years ago charged and still not have to reload.
It is also equipped with a built-in ‘mousepad’, in which the use of a mouse is not necessary. The baart or any exercise with a finger, this gem to operate. But practice makes perfect...

Self made areas
Outside of the default scenery P3D has every flightsimmer some extra addon self made areas installed.

  • ORBX Global Base Pack;
  • ORBX Vector;
  • ORBX OpenLC Europe;
  • ORBX Inssbruck (LOWI);
  • FreeMesh X – Europe
  • Brussels (EBBR) of JustSim;
  • Luxembourg (ELLX) of JustSim;
  • Kastrup Copenhagen (EKCH) of FlyTampa;
  • Munich (EDDM) from Taxi2Gate;
  • Berlin Tegel (EDDT) from Aerosoft;
  • Rotterdam (EHRD) and Eindhoven (EHEH), Maastricht (EHBK) of NL2000;
  • Ostend (EBOS) by Jan Cuypers.

 

Misc
In support there are still a number of small programs should ensure that both hardware and software to do their work properly.

  • FS-Server Start.bat
    Batch file to all the necessary programs to start up to the cockpit to make them operational for the conduct of a flight.
  • FS-Server Close.bat
    Batch file to close all programs after a flight to a close.
  • TestCPFlight Hardware
    Program to the hardware from CPFlight test (MCP, Efis, radio modules, ICS).
  • TestCP OVH
    Program to the CPFlight Overhead to testing.
  • Pokeys Control Panel
    To activate the inputs/outputs for the Pokeys Interface card.
  • CPU-Z
    Displays information about the processor, motherboard, memory, cores.
  • USBDeview
    Gives an overview of all connected USB devices that work with a full list of manufacturers, ID numbers, which COMS in use, etc.
  • USBWD Client
    Client software to get an overview of all connected USB devices. Each USB device can be via the server software of a personal name to better recognize. You can also see if the USB device works or not. All this with the help of USBDeview.
  • HWMonitor
    Monitoring program for temperature, voltages, fan speed of the CPU and GPU.
  • DIView
    Program to the Leo Bodnar interface Card to check that it is used in the RSP throttle quadrant.
  • Scenery Configurator Editor
    Provides an overview and control of all the installed self made areas.
  • AivlaSoft EFB2 dbbuilder will
    Up-to-date keeping of the database and the Nav database (Airac) for the program EFBv2.
  • LittleNavmap Connect
    Module for remote to connect with Little Navmap (Laptop). The choice must be made to EFB or Little Navmap-to-use ...
  • IVAP (Internal).

 

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FS CLIENT

Windows 10 operating system

Prosim Display PFD/ND – Capt

Prosim Display ND/PFD – F/O

Prosim Display Upper Eicas

Prosim Display Lower Eicas

Prosim Display RMI (Key Icons Instr.)

Prosim Display ISFD (Key Icons Instr.)

Prosim Display Compass

Prosim Display Clock

Prosim Audio AWM (this Audio module allows for the B737 non-spoken warnings/alerts via the Aural Warning Module (speaker F/O side).

Prosim Audio OVH (this Audio module allows for the B737 spoken warnings + cabin-announcements (SimSounds) through the front left and right next to the ‘FWD overhead’).

Prosim Hardware Connector (for all Custom Sim Parts-gauges in the MIP and Overhead).

ProsimUtils
ProSimUtils is a program of Humberto Miguel. It is a modular system that is a fast way to a range of applications o.a. through the CDU on Prosim737.

ProSimUtils has the following functionalities :

  • Simulates an ACARS system (AOC, ATS, Technical);
  • Simulates a CPDLC system;
  • Simulates a Gate, Monitor System, in-Flight Entertainment;
  • Functions as a ‘gateway’ to other networks such as Hoppie, IVAO or VATSIM, TOPCAT, PFPX, VA, Skype;
  • Performs a series of functions/services that are not available in ProSim737, like AES or GSX monitoring via the CDU;
  • Receive and store ACARS messages.

http://sim737ng.pt/prosimutils/documentation/ 

SimSounds (Cabin Announcements, and Environment sounds).

WideClient (FSUIPC).

A. FA.S. – Automatic Flight Announcement System (Cabin Announcements, APU, Passagiersmonitor, etc. > choice between A. F. A. S. or SimSounds use or combination of both).

This program provides ‘flight crew’ and ‘attendant’ announcements which you normally can hear during a flight with an airline. These announcements vary according to different vluchtsituaties.

In addition, ProSim A. F. A. S. for a passagiersmonitor (pax) with the display of the flight information, a map with the route and also playing inflight videos, and the associated announcements, depending on the vluchtsituatie.

Sounds and videos are to your own personal liking according to the airline of their choice.

The map uses the Google Maps API ® and the videos are displayed using the Youtube ®

Both functions are automatically turned off when you are not connected to the internet.
You can Prosim A. F. A. S. on the pc running where FS and Prosim737 are installed or on a different pc in a network.

A. F. A. S. as SimSounds makes everything a little bit, however ... I use either A. F. A. S. or SimSounds or both in combination.

Input Director (Server-version).

TeamViewer – Client
Not to be missed program via a remote pc and all the computers in a network to control and operate. So it is no longer necessary to be in the cockpit to be present for the pc's to operate. Everything is done remotely.

IVAP-External
Is the Virtual Pilot Client for IVAO. This module is necessary to communicate with the IVAO-network (multiplay, pilot/air traffic control voice).

Further, it is possible with this module a flight plan to prepare and send, transponderinstellingen, push back, ident, chat, Atis, ea.

Teamspeak 2
Voice programme which, in conjunction with Ivap is used. Makes it possible to communicate (voice) with IVAO air traffic control ( and possibly with other pilots).

MorphVox
This program is linked to Teamspeak where the voice can be distorted to a radiostem.

TS-Noise
Addon for Teamspeak that says ‘radio clicks can be simulated with an ‘end of communication’-sound.

Misc
In support there are still a number of small programs should ensure that both hardware and software to do their work properly.

  • FS-Client Start.bat
    Batch file to all the necessary programs to start up to the cockpit to make them operational for the conduct of a flight.
  • FS-Client Close.bat
    Batch file to close all programs after a flight to a close.
  • CPU-Z
    Displays information about the processor, motherboard, memory, cores.
  • USBDeview
    Gives an overview of all connected USB devices that work with a full list of manufacturers, ID numbers, which COMS in use, etc.
  • USBWD Client
    Client software to get an overview of all connected USB devices. Each USB device can be via the server software of a personal name to better recognize. You can also see if the USB device works or not. All this with the help of USBDeview.

 

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FS CONTROL CENTER
This computer includes the software necessary for the flightplanning, calculation of the Take-Off and Landing parameters, different tickets, the weerprogramma and the Teamviewer Server.

Windows 8.1 as the operating system

TeamViewer Server

This software is a very useful tool to use for all the computers that are linked to the cockpit. The TeamViewer Client is controlled via the TeamViewer Server on a other pc and that, thus, all the pc’s monitors in the network. Via a central computer remote to the different programs on various pc's to start up which are necessary for the cockpit to make them operational.

This free program TeamViewer GmbH is a leader relates to desktop sharing and online collaboration over the internet.
D. w.z. Teamviewer is used to remotely computers about which network (Ethernet or Internet), and this via desktop sharing.

TeamViewer provides an All-In-One solution for a large number of scenarios in one single software package: remote maintenance, spontaneous support, access to unattended computers, home office, online meetings, presentations, training sessions and teamwork.

All the screens of all the computers in a home network are mutually visible on a certain computer in the network and where these displays can be used as if they were prior to the selected computer(screen). The full remote control can then be carried out via Teamviewer.

Also useful afterwards to a ‘remote shutdown’ of all the programs and pc's.

In the cockpit of a sit often different ‘icons’ on the screen, hidden behind a cockpitonderdeel (e.g. MIP) and then Teamviewer is a handy aid to them ...

Teamviewer is definitely a must for those with multiple computers and screens should work !

JeppView
It provides me with electronic cards and info regarding all of the Airports, SIDS, STARS worldwide.
Departure and aankomstluchthavens is completed and all SIDS (Departure Airport) and STARS (Arrival Airport) to be filtered, put on a list. This both IFR and VFR.
The program performs online update of all the cards. The tickets of a flight are during the flightplanning stored on a Cloud and afterwards to use on the iPad in the cockpit.

Routefinder
Online tool to set a correct flight path.

PFPX
Program to the flightplanning to make

Topcat
Topcat is a program for calculating the take-off and landingprestaties.

This program provides you with Load Sheets, Payload, Fuelload, Take-Off and Landing performance analysis, Individual Runway Tables including V1, VR and V2, optimum thrust and flaps configurations, de-rated and assumed/flex temperatures and stop margins.

Different weerservers (ASE, IVAO , etc.) you can pair it with Topcat. This program is also used to connect with the Hoppie network.

This tool is for those who are a little deeper like to take in the matter how you, like in the real vliegwereld, according to the rules of the art, safer and more efficient takeoff and landing.

So something for the simmers that want more ...

Active Sky for P3Dv4
Specific version of Active Sky for P3Dv4 to the display to generate (custom, history or real time). The weather condition is ‘remote’ via the network to the cockpit sent and loaded in P3D.
This saves again system power for the FS Server pc.

The IVAO-weather option in IVAP-config I have deposited and I use this program as a weather engine.

ASP4 (ASCA) specifies in FS beautiful weather images such as impressive cloud formations, and is especially equipped with useful functions for realistic flightplanning. ASP4 is linked to PFPX and EFB2 where it is possible to work with Aloft Winds for the route planning and also to have a realistic weather to give during a flight. This program also provides additional information that is necessary for the programming of the FMC and Takeoff and Landing Performance Calculation.

ProSim737 Instructor Operating Station
The ProSim737 IOS is used to control the ProSim-plane to check. The IOS has a wide range of functions, such as weather, repositioning, failures, flight parameters, refueling, company routes, etc.

The ProSim737 IOS is internet-based and thus can be used on any device with webfunctionaliteit in the network that HTML5 supports.

The ProSim737 system features a built-in web server. For access to the IOS is done by opening the IP address of the primary computer in a web browser.

Flight Sim Commander
This program is as an additional assistant used at the Flightplanning. FSC is not compatible with P3Dv4.

 

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iPAD

The iPad is used in the cockpit and on the ‘armrest’, at the height of the first side window, positioned.

IOS 12.2 operating system

EFC737 Client
Control of GSX (remote), aircraft doors, Ground Power, and Pause.

Jeppesen Charts
Through a Cloud are the correct JeppView-maps of the planned flight are available and visible.

IVAO WebEye
Tool to get detailed information about the Network Status of IVAO.

It gives an overview of the Online traffic of the IVAO-network, and that of all the pilots and ATC controllers.
This can be in map view or individually with flight status and the withdrawal of the flight plan.

ProSim737 Instructor Operating Station
The ProSim737 IOS is used to control the ProSim-plane to check. The IOS has a wide range of functions, such as weather, repositioning, failures, flight parameters, refueling, company routes, etc.

The ProSim737 IOS is internet-based and thus can be used on any device with webfunctionaliteit in the network that HTML5 supports.

The ProSim737 system features a built-in web server. For access to the IOS is done by opening the IP address of the primary computer in a web browser.

 

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LAPTOP

Windows 8.1 as the operating system

Aivlasoft EFB2 – Client
Electronic Flight Bag version 2. The objective of this program is reduction of paper use in the cockpit. It is Server/Client software where the server is on the FS Server is rotated.
EFB provides the following features:

  • Right detailed maps;
  • Moving Map;
  • Flightplanning and routing;
  • Vertical Guidance for Non-Precision Approaches;
  • Detailed luchthavenoverzicht associated with Moving Map;
  • Flight procedures departure and arrival;
  • Power settings aircraft through Topcat;
  • Weeroverzicht;
  • Online Traffic and ATC summary for IVAO and Vatsim.

OR

LittleNavmap
This program has just about the same capabilities as EFB2 of Aivlasoft. One can therefore choose between EFB2 or Little Navmap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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