FSX Fokker 60 Triple Display Panel

Experience a seamless multi-monitor flight deck arrangement with this specialized expansion, created by Emile Lancee. Offering an adaptable cockpit environment optimized for three displays, it is based on the payware Fokker 60 from Precision Aerobus. This add-on enhances situational awareness during virtual flight and integrates advanced navigation options to fit varied operational preferences.

Overview

This custom adaptation provides a comprehensive dual-crew station, merging Captain and First Officer panels into one wide interface. In addition to enabling switching between pilot positions, it introduces several key improvements for ease of use. Users may select either a freeware Delco Carousel Inertial Navigation System (Delco INS) or a BendixKing/Honeywell navigation solution, each tailored to different mission profiles.

Key Features

• Optimized panel layout for three-monitor setups with a total resolution of 3840×1024, yet adaptable to three larger wide-format displays.
• Ability to transfer full cockpit control between the Captain’s and First Officer’s seats, delivering an authentic two-crew workflow.
• High-fidelity navigation systems: Choose between Delco INS (commonly found in military applications) or a BendixKing/Honeywell flight management suite favored in commercial aviation.
• Dedicated overhead segment, accessible through a toggle, to manage exterior lighting without cluttering the primary flight deck view.
• Refined pedestal panel configuration incorporating navigation source selections and audio management in a unified interface.
• Pop-up radio and navigation console that consolidates all frequency, audio, and tuning operations on one undockable panel.
• Mouse-interactive navigation display (both 2D and VC) for opening a separate window featuring combined route and altitude information.
• Updated Central Annunciation Panel (CAP) allowing straightforward door control, aligned with the respective version’s capabilities.

Technical Notes

The underlying aircraft is the Fokker 60, a stretched derivative of the famed Fokker 50. It has been employed in various cargo and passenger roles, noted for its short takeoff and landing capabilities. Precision Aerobus published the original payware model, and this enhanced panel requires ownership of that base package. Users must install those primary files beforehand, since the add-on here does not include original gauges but overwrites certain configuration files to enable the triple-display setup and navigation upgrades.

Installation Guidance

Follow the steps outlined in the package to merge the modified files into your existing Fokker 60 directory. For each navigation system variant—Delco INS or Bendix—use the corresponding panel folder (indicated by “LTN” or “Bendix”). This ensures proper alignment of avionics and correct function of all newly introduced panel elements. Be aware that the modifications overwrite specific items from the payware version, so retaining a backup copy of your original files is usually a good precaution.

Developer Credits

This comprehensive triple-display panel was devised and refined by Emile Lancee. The underlying Fokker aircraft model, developed by Precision Aerobus, is a prerequisite. Their collaborative elements enable a cohesive and realistic simulation environment. All functionality described has been tailored to give enthusiasts a highly immersive cockpit arrangement that reflects genuine multi-crew operations.

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