Radio Panel with Transponder / TCAS Selector
Updated for 2024!
I am delighted to announce version R25 of the Circuit Avionics Radio Panel
Get in touch via email or Discord if you have questions
Standard / Premium Edition
Production costs have unfortunately rocketed and we are all feeling the squeeze.
To help mitigate this, I created two editions for the Radio.
The only difference is the aesthetic look of the control knobs, including the Transponder / TCAS knob. The underlying construction, electronics and functions remain identical.
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Premium Edition: for pilots who want to more closely replicate the look of a Boeing aircraft.
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Custom-design, made to order knobs using SLS technology. The TCAS / Transponder is based on that of the Boeing 737.
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Standard Edition: off-the-shelf knobs intended to keep the cost down as far as possible.
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Black-and-white rotary knobs. Guitar-style knob for the Transponder / TCAS control.
Video shows early model (R23)
There is one functional difference: illuminated buttons replace the system selector switch.
Other changes include new buttons, new knobs (standard / premium options available), and other small details.
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Laser-cut steel: heavy (1.4kg, 3.2lbs), sturdy character
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Angled stand: ergonomic desktop viewing
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Convertible: stand detaches for home cockpit/pedestal mount
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Professionally coated: Boeing Grey colour for authentic experience
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Laser engraved text: accurate and indelible for long-term ownership
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Neoprene feet: anti-slip performance
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Buttons selectors for System 1 or 2 (COM1/NAV1/ADF1 or COM2/NAV2/ADF2)
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The selected system is illuminated
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ACTIVE and STANDBY frequencies on each radio, with TFR (transfer) button to swap frequencies
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Perfect for VATSIM, IVAO and PilotEdge
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8.33 kHz compatible, thanks to the six-digit COM VHF displays
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Can be used with built-in ATC (MSFS). Assign knob pushes to ATC Menu option
VHF (COM1/2)
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MIC and MON (monitor) selectors on each radio, illuminated when active
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6-digit display for 25kHz or modern 8.33kHz channel spacing (aircraft specific)
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Pick up your ATIS on COM2, or use it as a transmit frequency
NAV 1/2
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Morse code ID selector for each receiver, illuminated when active
ADF 1/2
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Morse code ID selector for each receiver, illuminated when active
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Supports decimal frequencies (can be configured as required)
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ADF2 is optional (disabled with a tick-box in the software)
Transponder / TCAS Features
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IDENT button (illuminates up when active, 18-second timer)
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5 selectable modes based on Boeing 737:
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STBY, ALT RPTG OFF (i.e. mode A), XPDR (i.e. mode C), TA ONLY, and TA/RA.
Rotary knobs also have a push function. Pushing the NAV knobs adjusts the brightness of the displays.
Push function of the other knobs is unassigned.
Assign to ANY function of the simulator or aircraft
Sugggestions:
ATC menu option 1,2, etc. for offline flight
Transponder conspicuity codes
Aircraft functions such as landing gear
Toggle entirely new modes such as DME, BARO setting.. any sim variable can be displayed and manipulated! You choose how you want the panel to work
Function varies by aircraft and developer
Overall dimensions:
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Height: 22cm - Width: 16cm - Depth: 13cm (6cm excluding the base stand)
Rear case dimensions for pedestal cutout:
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Height:21cm - Width: 15.6cm - Depth: 3.2cm
Adjustable display brightness - push NAV knobs or adjust the default level easily in software
2-metre USB cable included
Protective bag included
Support available should you need it!
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020) on PC
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Prepar3d versions 3+
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Flight Simulator X
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Flight Simulator 2004
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X-Plane versions 9-12
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MobiFlight communicates natively with X-Plane, and with MSFS (FS2020) via the included WASM module.
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FSX and Prepar3D users require FSUIPC (free version)
The panel is controlled by Profiles which are loaded into the MobiFlight software
Several profiles are already available:
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MSFS - Default Aircraft - this uses the built-in MSFS radio settings and covers all the default aircraft plus many addons
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MSFS - PMDG 737
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MSFS - PMDG 777 - new
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MSFS - FlyByWire A32NX
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MSFS - iniBuilds A310
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MSFS - Fenix A320
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X-Plane - Default
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X-Plane - Boeing 737-800X (Zibo Mod)
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Prepar3D - Default Aircraft - this uses the built-in Laminar radio settings and covers all the default aircraft plus many addons
Can't see your favourite addon listed? For most aircraft you can use the default profile, and if not, you can create your own!
Full instructions are provided online, and there is a great online support community should you need it
Radio function varies by aircraft and developer. See You Have Control for more information.