After a long search I was able to locate 3 original Lufthansa Bendix Radio Magnetic Indicators used on Boeing 707s! Still missing one but will definitely find that one too.
27
May
May
Vertical Speed Indicator – plain an simple. Original drums and gears removed and replaced with a NEMA stepper motor and a IR sensor for initialization. NEMA is running at 1/16 steps for super smooth and quick needle movements. Stay tuned for upcoming videos of the gauge conversion.
19
Apr
Apr
Kollsman Airspeed Indicator This Airspeed indicator actually came from a B727-100 but since they are identical to the ones installed on Lufthansa 707s I chose this one and painted the 410 kts and 420 kts marker black. Both needles are working on this gauge. While the airspeed indicator is simply connected to X-Plane’s IAS data […]
10
Mar
Mar
Work in progress to list the history of all B707 operated by Lufthansa from 1960-1985. Click here: Lufthansa 707 Fleet.
02
Mar
Mar
Turbo Compressor RPM indicator Simple and quick conversion. About 4 hours total time for designing, milling and built. Uses X27 dashboard stepper motor using its internal stop for position reference. System Description The turbo compressor uses energy of engine bleed air (16th stage) to drive a compressor which sucks in outside air, compresses […]