Prototype Z (Photos 11)
Lower EICAS and MIP Angled Portion

April 12, 2003

         
I wrote Pro MFD almost 3 years ago (back in high school), and have only now been able to see them truly functional in my own simulator! You can only imagine my excitement!! You can see the digital checklist in the photos above. The Captain's CDU display is functional, I just need to install the proper software.

Also, the angled portion beneath the main instrument panel was added. I adjusted the depth dimension so that the flap would conceal the entire monitor. Once the glareshield cover is added, the monitor shells will be virtually invisible.

           
I added black paper to the backside of the unused displays, including the CDUs. This adds a much more realisitc effect and masks a lot of unwanted light. You can see Pro MFD in different modes in these pics.

       
The digital camera I used to take these photos, is not of very high quality even with a tripod. However, I attempted to take some night shots of the simulator with the Lower EICAS active. Notice the Instrument panel lighting glowing in the background. I will make cut-outs for that soon.