Mini MCP from VRinsight

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Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby expat » Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:29 am

Mini MCP from VRinsight

This looks so good, I think it is worth the 50km drive to Aerosoft to check it out in the flesh so to say....And at ONLY
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2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby Romflyer » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:49 pm

As nice as that little unit looks.......I think that this http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info ... 0f72fc4da2
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby expat » Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:59 pm

[quote]As nice as that little unit looks.......I think that this http://www.fspilotshop.com/product_info ... 0f72fc4da2
"A bit of a pickle" - British translation: A catastrophically bad situation with potentially fatal consequences.

PETA Image People Eating Tasty Animals.

B1 (Cat C) licenced engineer, Boeing 737NG 600/700/800/900 Airbus A318/19/20/21 and Dash8 Q-400
1. Captain, if the problem is not entered into the technical logbook.........then the aircraft does not have a problem.
2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby Romflyer » Wed Mar 25, 2009 11:37 am

That definately sounds like a valid concern.....
What bothered me about the VRinsight panel was that both the flap and gear switch look..........inadequate  ::).......and did I mention the trim  ;D

I am curious to hear about your choice after you get it, with updates on great it is  8-)
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby expat » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:32 pm

Well, I bought one and that first in you hand feed, the build quality is far better than GoFlight. The switches are substantial and feel solid. It is all metal and of a very high quality. The folds and joints are perfect. It also comes with a formed metal stand. First glance, it should cost a lot more than it does. I have not yet plugged it in, no time, At the same time, my wife an I got new mobile phones (two year upgrade) and learning a new phone is enough to have you tearing your hair out. Now I have to do it twice as my wife and instruction books don't mix. Also bath night for the kids. I will post a small review and some pictures (Aerosoft did not do it justice) in a day or so. First impressions are
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1. Captain, if the problem is not entered into the technical logbook.........then the aircraft does not have a problem.
2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby Romflyer » Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:02 pm

Edit...The M Panel also has trim 8-)[/quote]

A trim wheel?

It sounds like great purchase, I look forward to your reveiw and pix.....by the way I'm only a little jealous   :P
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Re: Mini MCP from VRinsight

Postby expat » Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:02 pm



Edit...The M Panel also has trim 8-)


A trim wheel?

It sounds like great purchase, I look forward to your reveiw and pix.....by the way I'm only a little jealous
"A bit of a pickle" - British translation: A catastrophically bad situation with potentially fatal consequences.

PETA Image People Eating Tasty Animals.

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1. Captain, if the problem is not entered into the technical logbook.........then the aircraft does not have a problem.
2. And, if you have time to write the fault on a napkin and attach to it to the yoke.........you have time to write it in the tech log....see point 1.
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