Hi,
Thanks for support.
It will be compatible with all flight simulators. We've adapted the design to look like FG Seneca II model because we are targeting pilots and pilot trainees, and FG is opensource. So they can start using it without additional expenses. Also, the FGpanel will allow as to develop full instrument panel for them.
Panels will be cheaper than controls, and the modular approach will allow you to continue using your controls with our panel. We don't want to talk specific prices because we are experimenting with design and price changes constantly, so we don't want to disappoint anyone by saying something cost 60 dollars and later sell it for 75.
However we are
hoping to achieve this:
Interface - 53$
Switch Panel - 53$
Navigation Panel - 69$ (detailed piece; Probably won't be able to reduce the price)
Fuel and Trim panel - 42$
Yoke - 93$ (complicated piece; Probably won't be able to reduce the price)
Throttle Quadrant - 56$
Rudder pedals - 81$ (working on reducing the price)
Total: 447$We are constantly working on reducing the price per product.
These are projections for the first series that will be crowdfunded.
Every next series will have 5% lower prices, but without the first series we won't be able to pull of the next series.
So we encourage perspective users to pre-order for the first series.
When it comes to warranty we will most likely offer our crowd-funders(read investors) lifetime warranty, to express our gratitude for bringing this project to life. And also some kind of discount for future orders.
Plastics are overly-designed so they will last forever. However electronics are something we will test extensively before production/crowd-funding campaign starts.
So taking first pieces will have some benefits
Feel free to ask anything.
Can you write how much did you pay for your yoke, pedal and throttle quadrant(s), if you can remember? I'm curious.
Regards