Howto:Add instruments to a cockpit

Adding Instruments to existing models

Many of the aircraft offerred for download on the Flight Gear Aircraft Download page are detailled and complete. Some models, however lack instrumentation, and in many cases only the basic instruments are available.

Fortunately, adding new instruments is a relatively easy task. I have done this a few times myself, and the biggest difficulty is actually pacing the instrument accurately, not to get it working. I have added a DME unit to the Beech 1900D and also an ASI to the DHC-8-300Q.

For aircraft that are already released under the GPL licence, instruments can be re-used in other aircraft. (Check this )

Adding instruments consists of a few major steps:

1. Identify the instrument needed to be added. Search the web for images and descriptions of instruments, there are many, some with the exact model numbers and manufacturer's name.