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First let's add the VSI (Vertical Speed Indicator) . Locate the tags for the ASI in a similar aircraft config file, the Beech 1900D (B1900D). These appear in the B1900D.xml file as follows: | First let's add the VSI (Vertical Speed Indicator) . Locate the tags for the ASI in a similar aircraft config file, the Beech 1900D (B1900D). These appear in the B1900D.xml file as follows: | ||
<model> | <model> | ||
<name>VSI 1 gauge</name> | <name>VSI 1 gauge</name> | ||
<path>Aircraft/b1900d/Models/Instruments/vsi.xml</path> | <path>Aircraft/b1900d/Models/Instruments/vsi.xml</path> | ||
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Copy the <offsets> ... </offsets> section and paste it into the offsets section of the VSI instrument, replacing the existing settings. | Copy the <offsets> ... </offsets> section and paste it into the offsets section of the VSI instrument, replacing the existing settings. | ||
<model> | <model> | ||
<name>VSI 1 gauge</name> | <name>VSI 1 gauge</name> | ||
<path>Aircraft/b1900d/Models/Instruments/vsi.xml</path> | <path>Aircraft/b1900d/Models/Instruments/vsi.xml</path> | ||
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[[File:MultipleVSI.jpg|thumb|VSI in multiple locations. Choose the best. ]] | [[File:MultipleVSI.jpg|thumb|VSI in multiple locations. Choose the best. ]] | ||
== More on placement== | == More on placement == | ||
* '''X:''' specifies the depth, and in this case is a negative value. The increase in the value, say from -2.330 to -2.430 means the instrument will move away from you into the panel, towards the nose of the aircraft. | * '''X:''' specifies the depth, and in this case is a negative value. The increase in the value, say from -2.330 to -2.430 means the instrument will move away from you into the panel, towards the nose of the aircraft. | ||
* '''Y:''' is the simplest, here, and simply specifies left/right values. The pilot ASI is listed with an Y value of <y-m>-0.44</y-m>.. The value of zero means it is centre in the panel. You will notice the the co-pilot's ASI has a positive value of <y-m>0.44</y-m> (without the minus sign) | * '''Y:''' is the simplest, here, and simply specifies left/right values. The pilot ASI is listed with an Y value of <y-m>-0.44</y-m>.. The value of zero means it is centre in the panel. You will notice the the co-pilot's ASI has a positive value of <y-m>0.44</y-m> (without the minus sign) | ||
* '''Z:''' gives the position of the instrument in the vertical direction. For example 2.223 will place the instrument higher than 2.123 in the panel. | * '''Z:''' gives the position of the instrument in the vertical direction. For example 2.223 will place the instrument higher than 2.123 in the panel. | ||
==Instrument path== | == Instrument path == | ||
The path can be left as follows, or the instrument related files (.ac, xml and image files) can be copied to the DHC8 folder and the reference can be changed to that folder: | The path can be left as follows, or the instrument related files (.ac, xml and image files) can be copied to the DHC8 folder and the reference can be changed to that folder: | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_instruments Flight instruments] (Wikipedia) | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_instruments Flight instruments] (Wikipedia) | ||
* http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_flying_handbook/media/FAA-H-8083-15A%20-%20Chapter%2003.pdf | * [http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aviation/instrument_flying_handbook/media/FAA-H-8083-15A%20-%20Chapter%2003.pdf FAA Instrument Flying Handbook] (Free e-book) | ||
[[Category:Aircraft enhancement]] | [[Category:Aircraft enhancement]] | ||
[[Category:Howto]] | [[Category:Howto]] | ||