MD500E simulator Project
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MD500E simulator Project
Hi all
This is my first post here so let me start by saying hello
I am currently working on a rather ambitious project, building an MD500e simulator from the cockpit of a Hughes 300, the project is about 80% complete.
I'm looking for the vertical measurement between the cockpit floor and the front window strip that the nose attaché’s too. That's about the last measurement I need.
If anyone can help I would be very gratefull
Cheers
Rhys
This is my first post here so let me start by saying hello
I am currently working on a rather ambitious project, building an MD500e simulator from the cockpit of a Hughes 300, the project is about 80% complete.
I'm looking for the vertical measurement between the cockpit floor and the front window strip that the nose attaché’s too. That's about the last measurement I need.
If anyone can help I would be very gratefull
Cheers
Rhys
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Hi
Thanks Hughes500 very much appreciated
Here are some pictures taken sometime ago showing the project in very rough mockup stage.
The sim has changed since then so when I get a chance will take some more snaps.
Here it the instrument face
The project is 4 years in the making but if I can get hold of some parts to finish off hopefully the project can be finished in the next 2 months
Cheers
Rhys
Thanks Hughes500 very much appreciated
Here are some pictures taken sometime ago showing the project in very rough mockup stage.
The sim has changed since then so when I get a chance will take some more snaps.
Here it the instrument face
The project is 4 years in the making but if I can get hold of some parts to finish off hopefully the project can be finished in the next 2 months
Cheers
Rhys
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If only I had a spare e model hanging round to casually measure!!!
And what a great forum to get a measurement like that off a member so promptly!!!
Fly safe.
And what a great forum to get a measurement like that off a member so promptly!!!
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Hi Rhys,
If I understand you properly you want the vertical distance between the cabin floor and the horizontal beam that runs from side to side and separates the upper and lower windshields.
The vertical distance between the floor and the spot where that beam attaches to the doorframe (l/h and r/h) is 58 centimeters in the MD500E.
Good luck with your project!
If I understand you properly you want the vertical distance between the cabin floor and the horizontal beam that runs from side to side and separates the upper and lower windshields.
The vertical distance between the floor and the spot where that beam attaches to the doorframe (l/h and r/h) is 58 centimeters in the MD500E.
Good luck with your project!
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Hi guys
Thank you very much for that
Here is a couple of shots I took this morning, bearing in mind the centre window strip is just laying on top I need the front centre strip and nose cone fabricated and get hold of some seat swabsbut it's getting there.
Cheers
Rhys
Thank you very much for that
Here is a couple of shots I took this morning, bearing in mind the centre window strip is just laying on top I need the front centre strip and nose cone fabricated and get hold of some seat swabsbut it's getting there.
Cheers
Rhys
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MD500E simulator Project
Hi all
My all time favourite light Helicopter is the MD500
. Over the last 4 years I have been working on a MD500e Simulator.
I didn’t want to detract from 500 Fans post, 50 years of the 500 so created this one
Here are some images of the project from when it started as a humble but some what sad looking Hughes 300 too it's current state
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Rhys
My all time favourite light Helicopter is the MD500
. Over the last 4 years I have been working on a MD500e Simulator.I didn’t want to detract from 500 Fans post, 50 years of the 500 so created this one
Here are some images of the project from when it started as a humble but some what sad looking Hughes 300 too it's current state
Cheers
Rhys
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Looking for a MD500e nose piece
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I am looking for a scrap or old MD500e nose piece for my MD500e simulator as shown in the image.
I realize that most parts are salvaged and reused for airworthy aircraft and its a long shot I know, but if anyone can help or know's someone who could I would be grateful
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Rhys
I am looking for a scrap or old MD500e nose piece for my MD500e simulator as shown in the image.
I realize that most parts are salvaged and reused for airworthy aircraft and its a long shot I know, but if anyone can help or know's someone who could I would be grateful
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Rhys,
So what's your plan for this mockup? Are you going to get a working simulator? Or is it just a static display when finished?
Where are you based?
Owain...
So what's your plan for this mockup? Are you going to get a working simulator? Or is it just a static display when finished?
Where are you based?
Owain...
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Hi Owain
It’s going to be a full working simulator. I am a full time fire fighter and this is my at home escape project.
The instruments will be displayed on a lcd monitor with a projector displaying the outside visuals.
Using real aircraft parts adds to the Realism and fell of the project.
I'm living in New Zealand
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Rhys
It’s going to be a full working simulator. I am a full time fire fighter and this is my at home escape project.
The instruments will be displayed on a lcd monitor with a projector displaying the outside visuals.
Using real aircraft parts adds to the Realism and fell of the project.
I'm living in New Zealand
Regards
Rhys
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Rhys,
A full working simulator? Top Man. I would love to have had a go once finished and I was hoping with a name like Rhys you would be in the UK or even Wales. Close enough to me... I fly a 500 (proper job), if your were closer would have offered to help as I have an engineering business here in Wales.
Shame your down under??
Good luck with it and keep posting photos. A bit far for me to come and have a go but who knows one day?
Owain..
A full working simulator? Top Man. I would love to have had a go once finished and I was hoping with a name like Rhys you would be in the UK or even Wales. Close enough to me... I fly a 500 (proper job), if your were closer would have offered to help as I have an engineering business here in Wales.
Shame your down under??
Good luck with it and keep posting photos. A bit far for me to come and have a go but who knows one day?
Owain..
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Thanks Owain
I have a proud welsh heritage and hate when people spell my name the other spelling ha ha.
The MD 500 is my all time favorite Helo hence the build
Cheers
Rhys
I have a proud welsh heritage and hate when people spell my name the other spelling ha ha.
The MD 500 is my all time favorite Helo hence the build
Cheers
Rhys
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you must be truly committed
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Help with MD500e instrument panel measurements
Hi all
Project is coming along but I am wondering if anyone can help with some measurements of the MD500e instrument Panel.
I have the measurements of the top part of the panel where the gauges are' but I am looking for the following measurements that I have marked in red on the photo
Cheers
Rhys
Project is coming along but I am wondering if anyone can help with some measurements of the MD500e instrument Panel.
I have the measurements of the top part of the panel where the gauges are' but I am looking for the following measurements that I have marked in red on the photo
Cheers
Rhys
