Trim Indicator This indicator does not need to be converted. This comes from MSN 19521 Air France F-BLCG (my mother was a flight attendant on AF 707s!) that ended its life in Bratislava after a write off. It was repainted in grey but is otherwise untouched. It can easily be interfaced as it is a […]
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Feb
Feb
Fuel Quantity Gauge 6x The fuel quantity gauges on the 707 are a bit tricky to convert to stepper motors since the have two needles very close together. The main indicator needle turns less than 315° (which is the limit of the Juken X27 motor) and thus does not require a zero position sensor as […]
24
Feb
Feb
Rudder Pressure Gauge conversion Bought a heavily damaged and corroded rudder pressure indicator on eBay and fully refurbished it with new GE328 5V bulbs and a new 2-inch housing. Let the photos speak for themselves. It has the standard Switec X27 stepper motor that uses its internal stop for resets. System description This Indicator […]
05
Feb
Feb
Discovered the nose section of former BOAC 707 in NJ. Click here for photos.
29
Jan
Jan
Lufthansa had Collins Radio Altimeters installed on their B707 fleet (both A and B version). These are the most commons found on early jets built in the US. I found these in U/S condition on ebay and thus they were the perfect candidate for the simulator conversion. This Radio Altimeter includes a minima selector that […]