C172SP WIDE PANEL PROJECT

Copyright 2013 Talisman illustration design Alan Fletcher / Alain

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------------------------HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
------------------------Fast CPU (Multi core recommended)
Fast GPU (1 Gb vram minimum)
Large screen (minimum 1920 px wide, 2048 px or more recommended)
X-Plane 10 running at 64 Bit mandatory for smoothness
This panel is NOT COMPATIBLE with some SAITEK products including
SWITCH PANEL, RADIO PANEL, THROTTLE QUADRANT, TPM.
The SAITEK Yoke System is ok. Some simmers reported no problem
using some of them though.
For trouble free operation, user should only use mouse to actuate knob
and lever.
-------------INSTALLATION
-------------Unzip the file C172SP_WidePanel_C.zip and copy the extracted
content into your .../Aircraft/General Aviation folder.
I recommend the usage of the excellent plugin X-Hobb
(http://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?
app=downloads&showfile=11770).
Enjoy!

----------------VERSION HISTORY
----------------Ver 1.0 March 9, 2013
Initial Release
Ver 1.1 March 9, 2013
Fixed a bug found in the Checklist actuating system.
Ver 1.2 March 10, 2013
Fixed a problem with the 3D propeller as viewed from outside to
appear not moving.
Fixed a problem with NAVCOM radios restricting ATIS and VOR signal to
be heard.
Added yokes visibility trigger (click on tail number plate to hide/show)
Ver 1.3 March 10, 2013
Fixed a problem with the fuel pump switch showing in a carburated
engine. I simply removed it to be consistent.
Ver 1.4 June 4, 2013
Added DME receiver (Bendix/King KN 62A)
Extinguisher now fully functionnal. Follow Emergency Procedure if
cabin fire occurs.
Added a hidden switch over the pilots yoke to set input mode if yokes
flicking occurs.
Fixed a bug with the Variometer showing inaccurate vertical speed
rate.
Fixed a bug preventing the Transponder breaker to fail the device in
specific configurations.
Fixed a bug with the Autopilot device regarding altitude hold and ILS
(GS) tracking.
Fixed a bug in the Flaps actuation system preventing fixed increment
adjustments with joystick input.
Fixed a minor bug related to Vacuum gauge needle not turning off
when electrical power fell below critical voltage.
Starter sound improved.
Ver 1.5 September 6, 2013
Fixed a bug related to the Transponder power mode knob turning the
device off under specific condition.

Ver 1.6 November 9, 2013

Fixed a bug related to the Elevator trimwheel system failing under
specific condition.
Ver 1.7 December 4, 2013
Fixed a bug related to the Turn&Bank indicator and the Artificial horizon
not showing correctly rate 1 turn.
Ver 1.8 January 24, 2014
Default panel position adjusted to be in up position after side glance
visit (could be adjusted in Plane Maker depending of your monitor
vertical resolution);
NAV1 and NAV2 audio channel muted by default on aircraft load;
Yokes will not cast shadows anymore at night or in low luminosity;
Optimized Checklists (bigger point size, a printable PDF version
included);
Help overlay screen (for familiarization purposes);
Panel vibration for ground operations only (reacting to RPM changes,
but dissipating as aircraft leave the ground, +a toggle switch for those
not loving it);
Performance adjustments (power output and fuel flow);
Minor cosmetic corrections
Fuel Injected Model (180 HP - Constant Speed Prop - HSI) introduced
(v1.0 - separate download)
Ver 1.9 January 27, 2014
More accurate Electrical Bus loads (amperage)
Minor cosmetic corrections
Ver 2.0 March 22, 2014
Fixed Aircraft ID Icon (reflecting options more accurately)
Fixed Checklist contents
New Propeller/Spinner 3D mesh
New Doors status Icon (SideBar)
Ver 2.1 April 24, 2014
Fixed Gyro Compass card adjustment knob (clockwise turn produce
counterclockwise card mouvement)
Fixed ADF hdg knob (clockwise turn produce counterclockwise card
mouvement)
Fixed VORs - obs knob (clockwise turn produce counterclockwise card

mouvement)
Fixed Avionics Fan (off position trigger cabin fire only if power available
on Avionics Buses)
Ver 2.2 June 10, 2014 (this version is not compatible with 10.25 or
prior releases)
Fixed compatibility with XP 10.30
Fixed key logic system (key cant be inserted in ignition if control lock
plate in place/Control lock plate cant be put on if key inserted in
ignition)
Fixed intercom logic system Nav1/Nav2 (Nav vol switch must be turned
ON to be enabled on intercom panel)
New GNS 430 integration (Popup version can be trigger only when
small device is ready)
New NAVCOM1 (KX-165A) integration allowing 8.33 kHz channel
spacing (for compatibility with GNS 430)
Minor cosmetic corrections (radio stack widen to 300 px for KX-165A
triple decimal integration)
---------------MAIN FEATURES
---------------Project entirely developed in Plane Maker (no plugin involve yet)
Matches the specifications of the C172SP model modified for training
purposes (160 HP - Carburated Engine, 30 max flap setting)
Custom HD panel 2048 x 1840 pixel (implemented into the stock C172
from X-PLANE/www.dmax.it)
(2D version only / 3D cockpit disabled)
Day and Night textures
Custom livery
Custom sounds (Engine/Prop, Ground roll and contact, Skid,
Ignition/Starter, Master/Avionics Switches, Primer, Breakers, Key set,
Autopilot warn, Trim wheel, Flaps, Rain and Wind)
-------WARNING
-------This project required hundreds of hours of labor and thinking
to make it as close as possible to the real thing. I pushed to
the limit the hacking concept of X-Plane in many ways, using

wrong dataref to trigger actions and instruments. The

electrical system for example is highly customized to bypass
some strange behaviours found initially in the coding of XPlane. Due to the complexity of this project (just open it to see
by yourself) DO NOT ATTEMP to modify the .acf file provided.
Doing so is at your own risk. Keep the original ZIP file for
backup purposes.
-----------------ENGINE INSTRUMENTS
-----------------Electrical signal from each engine instrument sensor wired to
INST breaker
FUEL (L-R) GAUGE
No special feature
EGT / FF GAUGE (Exhaust Gas Temperature/Fuel Flow)
EGT Ref moveable needle
OIL TEMP / PRESS GAUGE
No special feature
VACUUM / AMPMETER GAUGE
Ampmeter needle show real time current from/to the
Battery (reflecting electrical load in use)
CARB TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Custom instrument (never seen before in any aircraft)
Keep needle out of yellow arc if power setting is below
green arc in icing conditions
A red light illuminates if icing level get critical
HOBBS METER
No special feature (X-Hobb plugin recommended for
realism)
---------ELECTRICAL
---------VOLTMETER / THERMOMETER C/F (using O.A.T. / Volt button)
Instrument display Voltage on startup

DIGITAL CLOCK
4 Time mode (using Select/Control buttons)
Local Time (LT)
Zulu Time (UT)
Flight Time (FT Automatic Start/Reset on starter
engage, decimal presentation)
Timer mode (ET)
STARTER
Real key system (Removable)
Key rotates in starter (5 positions)
Keychain (in starter) react to aircraft movement in flight
Custom sound
MASTER SWITCHES (should be OFF to get rid of cabin fire)
ALT (controls the Alternator, 28 Volt-60 amp system)
BAT (controls Battery power, 24 Volt-696 watt/hour)
Custom switch sound
ROCKER SWITCHES
BCN (beacon light, no special feature)
LAND (landing light, no special feature)
TAXI (taxi light, no special feature)
NAV (navigation lights, no special feature)
STROBE (strobe light, no special feature)
PITOT HEAT (pitot tube heating, no special feature)
Custom switch sound
AVIONICS SWITCH
Power Avionics Buses 1 & 2
Must be ON for Radio Stack operations
Custom switch sound
BREAKER PANEL
Push-to-reset and switch/breaker types (fully operational)
Avionics Board (Upper row)
AVN FAN (trigger cabin fire if power available, for
training purposes)
AUTO PILOT (power the AP device)
GPS (power the Garmin 430 device)
NAVCOM1 (power the NAVCOM1 radio)

NAVCOM2 (power the NAVCOM2 radio)

ADF (power the ADF receiver)
XPNDR (power the Transponder device)
DG (power the Electric Directional Gyro DG 102A
(used by the HSI instrument))
Master Board (Lower row)
FLAP (power the flap actuator)
INST (power the engine instruments needles)
AVN BUS 1 (power the Avionics Bus 1 including: GPS,
NAVCOM2, ADF and Transponder)
AVN BUS 2 (power the Avionics Bus 2 including:
Intercom, NAVCOM1 and Autopilot/servos)
TURN COORD (power the electric gyro)
INST LTS (power the instruments lights)
ALT FLD (power the Alternator / pull out in case of
over voltage indication)
WARN (no dataref available yet)
-----------------ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
-----------------Blinking test mode
L Low fuel R
Illuminates if tank level fall below 5 gallons (L / R or both)
Brakes
Illuminates if brakes (park or pedal) applied, even partially
Oil Press
Illuminates if oil pressure fall below 20 PSI
L Low Vac R (two vacuum pumps, supply suction to both
heading and attitude indicators)
Illuminates if suction fall below 4.5 inch of Hg
Volts
Illuminates if Alternator fail (or engine not running)
Illuminates if Battery overcharge
-------------------

HNAV SELECTOR PANEL

------------------Nav signal source (NAV1 or GPS) used by Autopilot for navigation
If Autopilot HNAV mode engaged, using this button will
disconnect the AP device
----------RADIO STACK
----------All 7 instruments release their electrical load if Master Avionics if
turned OFF, or if turned OFF individually
Master Avionics must be ON for Radio operations (min. electrical
power required 22 V.)
INTERCOM (Bendix/King KMA 26)
Goes ON as soon as Avionics Bus powered
Mike knob controls radio output device (Transmit icon T
illuminate on corresponding NAVCOM radio)
Buttons (green led illuminate if device selected for hearing /
Receive icon R illuminate on corresponding NAVCOM radio)
Electrically wired to breaker AVN BUS 2 (linked to the failure
system)
NAV1 and NAV2 audio channels muted by default on aircraft
load
GPS (New Garmin GNS 430 / With popup [full res version])
Could be switch ON-OFF individually
20 sec. initializing delay on startup
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 1 and GPS (both
linked to the failure system)
Must be ON for Autopilot operations
Custom popup faceplate provided (open Faceplate_GNS430
folder and drag all files to your main X-Plane 10 /Ressources/GNS430
folder to replace the original one.
You may have to repeat this process after X-Plane
update if you dont manually specify to keep the old one.)
NAVCOM1 (Bendix/King KX 165A)
Could be switch ON-OFF individually
Big & clear LCD display 8.33 kHz channel spacing (triple
decimal with ghost led segments)
10 memory bank (use CHAN button to select. Use Plane

Maker to change frequencies C172_WidePanel/RADIO STACK/NAVCOM1

Radio/Com1 Channel Bank)
Nav Vol knob must be turned ON before enabling
corresponding intercom output
Receive icon R illuminate if device selected (intercom
button) for hearing
Transmit icon T illuminate if device selected (intercom
mike knob) for transmitting
Timer mode (same dataref as clock timer due to actual XPlane limitation)
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 2 and NAVCOM1
(both linked to the failure system)
Must be ON for Autopilot operations
NAVCOM2 (Bendix/King KX 155A)
Could be switch ON-OFF individually
Big & clear LCD display (with ghost led segments)
10 memory bank (use CHAN button to select. Use Plane
Maker to change frequencies C172_WidePanel/RADIO STACK/NAVCOM2
Radio/Com2 Channel Bank)
Nav Vol knob must be turned ON before enabling
corresponding intercom output
Receive icon R illuminate if device selected (intercom
button) for hearing
Transmit icon T illuminate if device selected (intercom
mike knob) for transmitting
Timer mode (same dataref as clock timer due to actual XPlane limitation)
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 1 and NAVCOM2
(both linked to the failure system)
ADF (Bendix/King KR 87)
Could be switch ON/OFF
Big & clear LCD display (with ghost led segments)
ANT, ADF and BFO receiving Mode with icons
Flight time mode (decimal presentation, use same dataref
as clock FT mode due to X-Plane limitation)
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 1 and ADF 1 (both
linked to the failure system)
TRANSPONDER (Bendix/King KT 70)
Could be switch ON-OFF

Big & clear LCD display (with ghost led segments)

Flight level, and squawk mode icons (SBY, ON, ALT)
including test mode
VFR (1200) button
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 1 and XPNDR (both
linked to the failure system)
AUTOPILOT (Bendix/King KAP 140 - 2 axes)
25 sec. initializing delay on startup / Self test intro
Device always engage in ROL / VS mode on startup (or
after disconnect)
Very close to actual device including blink mode
Big & clear LCD display (with ghost led segments)
Servos status led (linked to the failure system)
Custom disconnect sound
Due to Plane Maker limitation, ALT/VS button could not
be stacked, so I placed them side by side
Electrically wired to breakers AVN BUS 2 and AUTO
PILOT (linked to the failure system)
Probably the nicest simulation of a King KAP 140 autopilot
that youll find in any freeware airplane
Autopilot will disconnect if
Breaker AUTO PILOT is pulled out
Breaker GPS is pulled out
Breaker NAVCOM1 is pulled out
Breaker AVN BUS 2 is pulled out
Breaker TURN COORD is pulled out
Avionics Switch toggle
Master Bus power OFF
GPS device power OFF
NAVCOM1 power OFF
Trim wheel activated
If HNAV mode engaged, using Source button will also
disconnect the AP device
Autopilot will not engage if
GPS OFF
NAVCOM1 OFF
Breaker TURN COORD is pulled out
DME (Bendix/King KN 62A)

Could be switch ON-OFF

Big & clear LCD display (with ghost led segments)
-----------------FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
-----------------Large & clear Numbers/Needles
AIRSPEED INDICATOR
True Air Speed (TAS) knob with moveable card (including
zoom function), click on to zoom
Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide
ATTITUDE INDICATOR
Pitch indicator drove by XP code
Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide
ALTIMETER
Kollsman window (including zoom function), click on to
zoom

Needle reacting if Alternate Static Port used

Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide
TURN&BANK COORDINATOR
Electric gyro with custom sound (if Master Bus alive)
Electrically link to breaker Turn Coord
Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide
HEADING INDICATOR (Gyro Compass)
Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide
VARIOMETER
Needle reacting if Alternate Static Port used
Failed Cap (for training purposes), click center to show/hide

---------------NAV INSTRUMENTS
---------------VOR 1 (uses NAVCOM1 signal)
Localizer-Glide slope needles
VOR 2 (uses NAVCOM2 signal)

Localizer needle only

ADF
Needle drove by XP code
Fixed card with sync knob
MAGNETIC COMPASS
Real ball effect (not plain ribbon)
Jerky motion in turbulence or velocity change
Click on the instrument to trigger E6B flight computer
--------CONTROLS
--------YOKES
2 Axes (pitch & roll) movement (with scale effect)
Locked at startup (removable Control Lock plate)
Visibility trigger option (click on tail number plate to
hide/show)
If flicking occurs, just click on the pilots yoke (center) to set
input mode
Separate texture shadow (to increase 3d perception)
RUDDER PEDALS
Reacting to input device (joystick ou rudder pedals)
THROTTLE
1/4 inch mark visible on shaft (for starting procedure)
Separate texture shadow (to increase 3d perception)
MIXTURE
Coarse (pull) and Fine (rotate) mode
Separate texture shadow (to increase 3d perception)
CARB HEAT
Separate texture shadow (to increase 3d perception)
PRIMER
Mandatory usage before each flight (2 stroke minimum)
Fully animated
Custom sound
Separate texture shadow (to increase 3d perception)

FLAPS ACTUATOR
Master Bus must be alive to actuate
Moving indicator pin
Custom sound
ALTERNATE STATIC AIR
Affect Variometer and Altimeter needles if actuated (always
check twice to detect static port cloggage)
LIGHT RHEOSTAT
Instruments light level control (Upper Knob)
Panel light level control (Lower Knob)
Both electrically wired to breaker INST LTS (linked to the
failure system)
CABIN HEAT
Allow hot air into cabin if cold outside (help to melt frost on
windshield / should be close to get rid of cabin fire)
CABIN AIR
Allow outside air into cabin (should be close to get rid of
cabin fire)
SIDE PANEL AIR VENT (left/right)
Allow outside air into cabin (both should be close to get rid
of cabin fire)
PARK BRAKE
Animated Lock-Unlock position (drag handle left-right)
TRIM WHEEL
Wheel animation drove by XP code
Custom sound
FUEL SELECTOR
Fuel tank selector Left-Both-Right (no special feature)
FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE
Pull out to close fuel line (for emergency procedure and
checklist)

ELT SWITCH
Could be toggle On-Off but not linked to any dataref yet
--------SPECIAL FX
--------PROPELLER
Visible at all time
Aspect changes depending of prop rpm
Prop angle randomly set at startup matching outside view of
the 3D model
HEADSET
On sunshade at startup (click on it to hide. Click on the plug
to show it again. No other function yet)
E6B FLIGHT COMPUTER
Pressing on the face of the magnetic compass trigger this
handy instrument (visible on the right side of the panel)
WINDSHIELD
FROST effect
Variable opacity depending of OAT
Could melt using Cabin Heat control (some time
needed, be patient)
Dont forget to replace the default
(2d_snow_flakes.png) texture by the one supplied for max effect
RAIN effect
Rain drops (still and moving)
Prop wash (cool)
Dont forget to replace the default (2d_rain_drops.png)
texture by the one supplied for max effect
Custom sound
SUNGLARE effect
Moves according to sun position and time of day
Dont forget to replace the default (scratches.png)
texture by the one supplied for max effect
DYNAMIC SHADOWS

Panel shadow
Hard shadows (sunny days) / Moves according to sun
position and time of day
Soft shadows (cloudy days) / Variable opacity,
depending of external light attenuation
GLOVE BOX
Contain POH and First Aid Kit (for preflight checklist, could
be missing sometime)
EXTINGUISHER
Working gauge (needle could be out of green arc randomly)
To operate, pullout the safety pin and squize handle for few
seconds to discharge (make sure to follow checklist cabin fire
emergency procedure)
CARBON MONOXID DETECTOR CARD
Center will turn dark after cabin fire
(No dataref available yet for real purposes)

down

SIDE TABS
Checklist (See included (PDF) for printing purposes)
Normal & Emergency
Click on side tab to show/hide
8 tab, easy navigation
Click on tab to jump to OR click on page to scroll
Click on the checklist header (top part) to hide
Reset to tab 1 on startup

Doors
Open-Close Icon (for checklist purposes)
Trigger doors actuation (doors should be close to get
rid of cabin fire)
Seatbelt
On-Off Icon (for checklist purposes)
Trigger seatbelt state
Help

On-Off (Familiarization overlay, for novice)

Panel vibration (Vibe)

For ground operations only (reacting to RPM changes,
but dissipating as aircraft leave the ground
Vibration active by default (Use the Vibe tab to toggle
effect On/Off)
WEATHER
Visibility
To increase the visibility in preset increment (1, 3, 6, 9,
12, 15, 20, 30, 50 or 100 statute miles)
Visual annunciator provided for feedback (stay ON for
3 sec)
VFR
For immediate VFR conditions (no cloud, 15 sm
visibility)
IFR
For immediate IFR conditions (3 cloud layers, 6 sm
visibility, no rain)
Rain
To increase the Rain intensity in preset increment
(None, Light, Moderate, Heavy, Severe, Maximum), clouds layers are
set accordingly
Visual annunciator provided for feedback (stay ON for
3 sec)
Actual
For real weather conditions (time will be set to now
and real-weather downloaded from the net)
Will work only One Time (first time press) due to
some Plane Maker limitation