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Airbus A320 Home Cockpit Shell design and implementation -Part I

Okan Saçlı

Oct 20, 2020

Airbus A320 Home Cockpit Shell design and implementation -Part I

My cockpit cabin design is based on a wooden / timber based construction with final finishing cladddings implemented only from the inside (ie. when viewed from outside it the structure is fully visible). I had no concerns on the external view of the simulator, so dream of a shell visible from outside so that's why I prefered to go this way, you are free to improvise accordingly. (Please note the some of the stuff seen in some of the photos are way back from the past and have

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Airbus A320 Throttles for Home Cockpit - Rework

Okan Saçlı

Jun 29, 2020

Airbus A320 Throttles for Home Cockpit - Rework

I have designed and manufactured my throttles back in 2004 as seen at this link. The initial design was plastic levers without reverse locking mechanism and aluminium body and non moving plastic based trim wheels. Recently I have decided to upgrade the throttle set, so that I have more realistic looking levers and try to implement the reverse thrust locking levers as well. The design is an existing one (with all the necessary STL files included) which was officialy purchased

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Airbus A320 Korry Type Buttons - Before 3D printing

Okan Saçlı

Sep 3, 2019

Airbus A320 Korry Type Buttons - Before 3D printing

Before having a 3D printer, I used to make my "korry like" buttons using microswitches, Kingbright DE/2ID type led bars and some small plexi plates working as support structures as you can see in this blog entry and photos. Note that these buttons are dated back to 2004-2005 , so lots have changed since then. You may see how I do my korry buttons and find a comprehensive tutorial via this link All buttons are hooked on the opencockpits I/O boards and coded via SIOC to speak w

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Airbus A320 Throttles for my cockpit

Okan Saçlı

Sep 2, 2019

Airbus A320 Throttles for my cockpit

I designed and manufactured my throttle levers back in 2004. Below are some photos from the design phase, manufacturing phase and installation in place. Firstly, I have designed in 2D environment, looking at various photos available in the internet as I never had the change to go in the real cockpit to measure things out. After I was satisfied with the 2D design , I did a 3D design to get a feeling of how the complete product would look like in reality. All went good, the cas

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Okan Saçlı

Jul 12, 2019

Airbus A320 Home Simulator Video (July 2019)

Finally a complete video of my full Airbus A320 home cockpit setup. Video is from July 2019. Almost all components are fully functional now running JeeHell software. This was a first attempt to use a video editor, so things may be a bit shaky :) New steps are optimizing stuff in the sim and hopefully better (HD) visuals. #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #airbussimulator #airbuscockpit #simulator #cockpit #engineering #engineerslife #diy #turkey #turkish #engineering #aviation #cloud

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MIP (Main Instrument Panel) and flood lights

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

MIP (Main Instrument Panel) and flood lights

Self made MIP Panels masking LCD displays behind them. Flood lights by halogen lamps. Dummy footrests designed and manufactured by myself. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Dummy CB (Circuit Breaker) Panel

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Dummy CB (Circuit Breaker) Panel

#simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

APU Start Procedure Airbus A320

Here is a short video of the APU start procedure for the A320 (this one is from projectmagenta) I am trying jeehell lately. I will also publish some updates from the jeehell setup. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa3

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Kai Tak VHHX IGS RWY13 Checkerboard landing

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Kai Tak VHHX IGS RWY13 Checkerboard landing

The video below shows the procedure turn after the Middle Marker point with checkerboard visuals on the left cockpit window. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Speed Change in A320 Home Cockpit

Project Magenta version of changing managed speed in A320. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Airbus A320 Home Cockpit Flying

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Airbus A320 Home Cockpit Flying

#simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Brief Information on the Setup

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Brief Information on the Setup

This is a private Project, which started in 2003. It is a 1-1 size (without motion) Airbus A320 simulator based at home. It is full one-to-one scale cabin with GLARE, MAIN, PEDESTAL and OVERHEAD Panels. Currently there is a single short throw BenQ projector for the outside world. I am using Project Magenta full suite software for ; PFD/ND - Primary Flight Display / Navigational Display ECAM - Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor E/WD - Engine / Warning Display SD - System

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Engine Warning and Systems Displays

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Engine Warning and Systems Displays

EWD and SD displays from Project Magenta. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Airbus A320 Self Made Wet Compass is Working

Finally I've solved the calibration issue with OC SIOC and the wet compass is working. This demonstration shows a heading change from 0 to 90 with the compass following the heading change. Somehow with heading change the 022C offset of FSUIPC slips back and then returns back to normal ( I am still investigation this). #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviatio

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Test flight take off from Istanbul Ataturk Airport LTBA RW36L

Take off from Istanbul Ataturk airport (LTBA) 36L. Doing some tests with the FCU (autopilot) module, flying towards the Black See. Still lots to do and lots to optimize. The controls (such as landing gear, flaps and throttle etc were managed from the instructor station in this video). Logics is from Project Magenta. I am testing jeehell lately, will update soon. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

3D Design of the Simulator

Basis of design. This is where it all beings. I've first accomplished the 3D design of the complete cockpit prior to beginning with the construction work. The construction is mainly out of wood with special priming and painting techniques. In this way, I was able to judge dimensional issues as i did not have the chance to go inside a real cockpit and measure things out. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #

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Airbus A320 Overhead Circuit Breaker Panels

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Airbus A320 Overhead Circuit Breaker Panels

Overhead circuit breakers are PU cast from an original Circuit Breaker. Backlighting is done via white led stripes. A really cool touch to the simulator and the shell. Non functional normally :) #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #air

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Flight from LTBA (Atatürk) to LGAV (Eleftherios Venizelos)

Here is a video showing some of the systems on my setup. This was a cool flight from LTBA (Istanbul Ataturk Airport) to LGAV (Eleftherios Venizelos) over the beautiful Aegean sea. Calm weather with CAVOK. This is project magenta systems. I am testing jeeheel lately and will update soon. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #hom

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Dark and Cold Simulator short Update

Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

Dark and Cold Simulator short Update

Batteries Off, APU Off, Ground Power not connected, this simulator is in a cold and dark state. #simulation #flightsimulation #engineering #engineerslife #airbus #a320 #airbusa320 #design #construction #progress #turkey #turkish #challenge #flying #aviation #avporn #flight #cockpit #homecockpit #avgeek #technology #aerospace #simulator #homesimulator #technics #aviationlove #airport #airbusa320simulator

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Okan Saçlı

Jan 14, 2019

3D printed Korry Type Buttons

I have designed in 3D environment the Korry type buttons which are widely used in Airbus type cockpits. The file was then converted to STL and 3d printed using PLA filament. The end results are very good. Here is a short video of the production steps involved in the manufacturing process. I simply love 3d printing technology where there is absolutely no boundries at all. There is a better guide for the korry production, will publish in due course. #simulation #flightsimulatio

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