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For the first 2.5 years of operation I was using asingle projector setup with an OPTOMA 16:9 projector.After visiting a flight simulator installation with a 3 projectorset-up I decided to migrate the visual system of myflight simulator tosuch a solution. From the economical point of viewand considering the additional operation costs, e.g.for power, it was a questionable idea.
But theimprovement of the visual illusion is significant andcompensates the effort in investment, labor, andoperating costs.Precise planningand attention to detail are absolutelycrucial to thesuccess of a multi projector project, especially if you have todeal with room limitations,like room height or room width. In my case the flightsimulator room has a height of 2,25m (9,35ft), anda width of 3.90m(12.8ft).Projector and projection screen layout with135 degrees FOVAfter some research I decided on the BQ MX613ST,belonging to the BenQ business / education productline. This projector has a very good cost/performanceratio. The image ratio is 4:3 and the nativeresolution is 1024x768 pixels. With a throw distanceof 1,50m (4.9ft) an image width of 1.63m (5.34ft) isachievable. Perfect fit for my limited roomenvironment. The variable throw Ratio of 0.9 - 1.08allows a very precise adjustment of the image size.
Perfect fit for mylimited room environment.Projector setup and overhead installation withstandard ceiling mounts.For the desktop expansion and the splitting ofthe video signal a Matrox TripleHead2Go Digital is used,mounted directly on the wall behind the FS computer.Actually the idea was to place the TH2Go on somefree space in the computer rack, but the DVI cablewhich came together with the TH2Go was too short forthis solution. I tried to overcome ´the situation with aslightly longer cable (1m). But this did not work,neither with this cable nor with another 1m DVIcable. I got very strange synchronization errors onthe displayed images. So at the end I had to use the original Matrox DVI cable and build a wallsupport for the TH2Go.
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This enabled me to place theTH2G close enough to the FS computer.Video and power cabeling. The HDMI cables are ofhigh quality (HD capable) and 6.5m (21.3ft) long eachLinks:BenQ:Last Change: June 2, 2013.
120-40A - Airplane Simulator and Visual System Evaluation (Cancelled) Cancellation Notes AC 120-40B Date Cancelled July 29, 1991 Date Issued July 31, 1986 Responsible Office AFS-205 DescriptionThis advisory circular sets forth one means that would be acceptable to the Administrator for the evaluation of airplane simulators to be used in training programs or for airmen checking under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The reader is cautioned that this is not an all encompassing document and that applicable regulations should be referenced to assure compliance with the provisions therein.
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It should also be noted that this Advisory Circular applies to the evaluation of airplane simulators only. Criteria for the evaluation of helicopter simulators are currently being developed and will be set forth in a similar document. ( PDF, 304 KB).