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New Cessna style engine cluster 02/01/2009

The GSA-CEC is a Cessna type engine cluster based on the C172. The four gauges, each of them with 2 pointers, are on 1 circuit board. The gauges are positioned 2 X 2 in the same way the real gauges are on a real panel.
There are two version available. (Standard for GSA55 and USB without interface)

The gauges have following values indicated:
• Fuel quantity Left / Right
• EGT / CHR
• Oil temperature / Oil pressure
• Suction gauge / AMP meter

Click here to download the brochure
Click here to go to the product page

New digital clock now for sale 29/12/2008

The new GSA71 brings us one step closer to the completion of a full Cessna panel. Together with the analogue altimeter and the Cessna engine cluster (8 gauges on 1 print), the digital clock constitutes the final modules for a complete GA panel setup.
The GSA71 is modelled aftre the Davtron Digital clock and has the same functionalities.
The text on the bezel as well as the LCD screen are backlit.

Clock Features
Voltage (Displayed Voltage - 14 or 28 Volts)
O.A.T. Fahrenheit
O.A.T. Centigrade,
Local Time (LT)
Flight Time (FT)
lapsed time (ET)
Universal Time (UT)

Click here to download the brochure
Click here to go to the product page

Analogue altimeter completes GA range 13/12/2008

Flight illusion is proud to announce the development of the analogue attitude indicator. The new gauge fits in our strategy to offer the full GA cockpit suite, much in the same way as we did with our gauges for airliners. With the navigational gauges launched in September, the analogue altimeter completes the standard offer for cockpit builders who are building general aviation panels. The gauge will have a strong stepper motor (like in the attitude indicator) and a gearing system to move each handle and a pot meter linked to a geared plate for setting the barometric pressure. The gauge will link in the same way to the interface and the software will allow for settings like lighting or master/slave position when having 2 altimeters in one setup. We expect first prototyping by the end of this year with production in Q1 2009.

F.I. releases X-Plane driver in Beta 22/10/2008

Waiting days are almost over for all cockpit builders who use X-Plane.Flight illusion is releasing today the X-plane version of our interface, allowing for all the FI gauges to be connected and tweaked.
There is even better news for X-plane pilots. Compared to MS-FS the adventage is that no extra "in between" like FSUIPC is needed. Hence it is possible to update the information at almost 50 times per second (DS has a 10/second update rate). This results in even smoother gauge movement.
The Beta version will has X-Plane9 and 9 compatibility. We are now making sure to get as many indexes in as possible (equal to offsets in Flight Simulator)
We are currently looking for some Beta users who already have our gauges and are willing to test their setup with X-plane. (drop us a mail at info@flightillusion.com) But we also invite X-plane users to download the interface and take a look at how it's functioning.
Meanwhile, Austin Meyer, the creator of X-plane is continuing to work on an embedded interface that connects from within X-plane. We'll inform you about his

Go to the download page
Go to the X-plane software page

F.I. releases latest software version 19/10/2008

Customers can now download version (6.0.2) of the software allowing to drive the gauges with information from Flight Simulator.
This version offesr new functionalities.
• NAV gauges can be used (VOR1, VOR2 and ADF gauges)
• Better functionalities of the I/O module, allowing multiple light gear indication
• Option for faster needle movement on altimeters when used in aerobatic or combat flights (F16/Extra)
• Many small changes that improve performance

If you are upgrading from 5.3.1 to 6.0.2; it is mandatory to install the new configuration file as well. This means that all existing gauges and I/O module functions will have to be re-assigned, but the overall performance will be much better.

New pictures added in builders gallery 12/09/2008

We received some new pictures over the last months, showing top notch quality projects using our gauges. We have now included them in our builders gallery. At the same time, we've split up the pages in a Jet airliner page and a page with other types of aircraft, like G.A. planes, Turboprop and jet please.

Jet liners gallery
Other aircraft gallery

Flight illusion teams up with Mycockpit.org 05/09/2008

In order to better serve the cockpit builders community, Flight illusion has decided to team up Mycockpit.org. With thousends of enthusiastic cockpitbuilders, the site is a perfect platform to inform visitors about new releases and upcomming products.
Further more, Mycockpit.org hosts a dedicated flight Illusion forum with new announcements, Q&A's and general discussion.

make sure to visit Mycockpit.org

Navigational instruments now available for sale 26/08/2008

We are proud to present the new range of navigational instruments for use with flight simulator. We now close the gap and release the last instruments in the general aviation segment. The range includes a VOR 1 (with ILS functionality), a VOR2 and an ADF indicator.
Click here for more information and pictures

Click here to go tp the order page

New F16 gauges now available 16/07/2008

Following a massive number of mails asking if FI was ever to introduce the F16 gauges, we have finally finished the development of the combine IAS/mach meter. This gauge was first showed during the Lelystad FS show in 2006, but never passed the stage of prototype. However, since last early this year, we have received a lot of request asking us to put the F16 gauge set on sale. Although at this stage, it will only work with Flight Simulator F16 aircraft, we hope that the Falcon community will soon start developing the interfacing software. Our own software team will be happy to assist by releasing the source protocol code.

Alongside with the attitude indicator and the digital altimeter, the combine IAS/mach meter is the ideal base to start living the dream of becoming a jet fight pilot. Other engine gauge are soon to be released as well.

For more info, check out the product page here or watch a small movie showing the tremendous reaction time of our 360° rolling attitude indicator.

Turn & bank coordinator added to range 13/04/2008

Flight Illusion is proud to present it’s latest addition to the range of analogue panel gauges. The turn and bank co-ordinator was the missing piece in the basic 6 setup. With this new gauge, all kinds of setups, from general aviation to military aircraft can now be made. The gauge is based on a dual stepper motor configuration, allowing one axes to drive the ball and the other to turn the small airplane.

Click here to access the detail page

I/O module manual now available 08/04/2008

The I/O module allows cockpitbuilders to connect up to 48 switches, 36 LEDs and 8 analogue inputs on the same board. There is now an extensive mnual available in English and Dutch for those who want to find out how easily this interface is configurable.

Click here to access the download page.

Vintage attitude indicator added to range 03/04/2008

We have added this new gauge, based on the existing attitude indicator. However, the picht bar and bank ring are now full black & white, giving the gauge an “old warbirds” look. The gauge has been developed for a Messersmidt simulator project, but can easily be used in all kinds of panels as found in vintage aircraft.
This gauge can be hooked in a daisy chain configuration to other instruments or directly to the central interface. The 80 mm diameter gauges are lit by 2 LED’s.

Click here to access the download page

The importance of an interface 11/04/2007

With the competition launching the "universal gauge with USB Direct link", some customers might have the impression that an interface becomes obsolete. The truth lies far from that. The advantages of the flight illusion gauges versus the Simkits gauges are explained once again here.

You can also follow the story of what the community has to say about this on the forum. Click here for a direct link


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