XPUIPC for X-Plane 12
The long awaited new version of XPUIPC for X-Plane 12 is out and available on www.xpuipc.com. Please note, this is a completely new version and has its own codebase, it also has a new XPWideClient. For X-Plane 11 and older, please keep using the previous version of...
read moreX-Plane 12 Version of XPUIPC
Having received several e-mails about this, we are pleased to inform you that a new version of XPUIPC for X-Plane 12 is being worked on and tested. Once it is ready for release, we will share that information. The update is necessary because the methodology of the...
read moreXPUIPC and X-Plane 12
Due to some internal changes to the way X-Plane 12 handles plug-ins, some work is still required to ensure compatibility. We expect this new version to be released in the near future. As soon as there is a first release, we will post more information.
read moreSoftware Setup Programs
A reported issue with the Software Setup downloads has been resolved. Please let us know if you experience any such issues on our website.
read moreUpdates for August
This year has been focused on many special vertical projects. We might prepare some articles about them because they were very interesting. New Update packs have been uploaded and the setup files for most software have been refreshed.
read moreNew Update Packs Online
New Packs for Airbus and Boeing have been uploaded, as well as for FBW and the Instructor Station. One newer feature in the IOS is that you can enable the tile map instead of the vector map. As this feature is still in the testing phase, it can be only enabled by...
read moreProject Magenta MSFS 737 2020 Flight Model
First of all, our very best wishes for a healthy and joyful Christmas ad a successful 2021. While not perfect yet, we are making our 737 flight model available for MSFS 2020 from today. It has been converted from the original one, but without using the legacy .air...
read moreMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2020
We have of course been experimenting with the highly awaited and newly released Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. Over the next few days, the Packs in our updates section will roll out new versions of our software which have been tuned to work with this new simulator....
read moreTwenty Years of Project Magenta
So we have reached a new milestone, a private effort went public in 1999 and evolved in a way that was never expected. While in a real aircraft the magenta line in the navigation display gives you guidance to where the destination is, ours keeps going on. The first...
read moreCompatibility to FSCockpit.eu A320 Hardware
We are in the completion phase of the implementation of FSCockpit.Eu A320 hardware, including the complete overhead, center console, MIP, MCDUs and ancillary systems. This update is available to our professional customers, please contact us for more...
read moreCompatibility to Poldragonet A320 Hardware Suite
By the end of this month we will complete tests with all of the A320 hardware of Poldragonet. http://symulatory.com/ Please let us know if you have this hardware so we can provide the configuration file.
read moreWelcome to the Updated Website
A long needed website update thas been put in place. The new design is the starting point of additional features we can now finally implement. Many thanks to Netlab360 for creating the structure of these pages. We are experiencing some database linkage problems which...
read moreMove to New Server
We have moved the website to a new machine. In these days, as the DNS propagates and the domain is associated to the new IP address, there might be some inconsistencies with access to the website. As soon as enough time has passed, you should be able to access the new...
read moreBuild Updates for Boeing and Airbus
New versions of the software have been uploaded to "Latest Builds". To make your life easier, just download the respective Update "Packs". We also uploaded the courtesy Navdata update from Navigraph.Last not least, there have been some questions with regards to P3D V4...
read moreRefurbished FSC Simulators available
Flight Simulator Center in Italy are offering two turn-key and ready-to-ship simulators. (fotos below)They are small footprint 737NG simulators with brand new flight controls, its features are:Full Metal and fiberglass structureAFT and FWD Overhead full integration...
read moreInstructor Station HTTP
A new feature has been added to the Instructor Station, which is essentially the implementation of pmRemote roughly 5 years ago. Today there will be a first release. Any feedback is welcome. httpinst.zip can be found in the "your program updates" section of this...
read moreSeveral Major Updates March 10th
Today, several new builds were uploaded for the following programs: GAGC (G1000) - massive enhancements and changes Airbus-Type and Boeing-Type - Revised autopilots and update to newer versions of the originals pmInstructor - bugfixes and changes to script as well as...
read moreNew discounts for PM Products
Please contact us at sales@projectmagenta.com for the most current Private Home Use pricelists, or just request them via the support link.
read moreNavdata Cycle 10 2015 Uploaded
In addition to several new software updates, you will find a current Navdata set for the Instructor Station, FMCs and the Glass Cockpits. Please use those as reference for the time being.
read moreFSC at the AERO 2015 in Friedrichshafen
Flight Simulator Center is proud to announce its presence at AERO Friedrichshafen in Germany, World’s Leading Aviation Trade Show. From 15 to 18 April, 2015. HALL A6, STAND 305. FSC News Item AERO Expo Website...
read moreYouTube – Project Magenta
We will be posting videos on a dedicated Project Magenta Channel It will be used to introduce new features as well as tutorials based on customers' requests. Please let us know what you might like to see posted...
read moreFSC/PM Dynamic Control Loading
Major Airbus Software Update
Today new Builds were posted for the Airbus Software- reworked glass cockpit display and synoptics- several changes to MCDU (secondary route, airway entry, route generation etc)- changes to pmSystems file
read morepmFlight UK Airbus 320 Simulator
pmFlight is based at Redhill Airport in the United Kingdom. Its close proximity to London Gatwick Airport and the London area make pmFlight easily accessible to not only UK but world wide customers. This video introduces the new A320 Simulator and its features....
read morePromo Video
Windows 8 tests looking good
As always concerned when a new Operating System comes out, no exception with Windows 8. The first hardware available was a Sony Vaio Duo 11 tablet PC, and it performed very well. Connected via wireless to the simulator, the Instructor Station ran smoothly with a...
read moreCompatibility to older Operating Systems
Due to third party modules in our software, some older operating Systems (like Win2K) may not be run some of our software. Currently issues are being reported with pmSystems and Win2K. This is most probably due to program components used to support I/O features of...
read moreAirbus Interfacing
Some Airbus Interfacing Notes:Thrust LeverThe potentiometer value for the individual thrust levers 0-16383 are written to0x5914 WORD (2 bytes) Throttle 1 0x5916 WORD (2 bytes) Throttle 2 0x5918 WORD (2 bytes) Throttle 3 0x591A WORD (2 bytes) Throttle 4Thrust Gate...
read morePartner Website Updates
In the last couple of months we have been focusing on our cooperation with two companies in particular: Cockpitsonic Solutions in Germany and Flight Simulator Center in Italy. Both provide turn-key simulator systems for Entertainment as well as flight training (AATD,...
read moreGran Canaria 737 Project
Hi friends, I like to share with all you this video which show our sim (Project Magenta Based) with our new visual and some systems. The visual is a 8.5m curved screen with more or less 225º. I hope you enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68gtAqjh-6U
read moreProject Magenta and new PMDG and iFly releases
With the recent releases of two amazing new products several people are rightly asking about compatibility between that software and Project Magenta. In the past add-ons with their own flight management and aircrafts simulations (which go well beyond the...
read moreVATSIM 10 Year Celebration
www.vatsimn.netDear VATSIM,Has it really been ten years? Hundreds of thousands of hours provided by volunteer air traffic controllers servicing pilots, adding a new dimension to the potential of PC based flight simulation? This is an amazing achievement and a great...
read moreWebsite Uploads
A new version of pmStartup and Heritage Aircraft Config Files has been added to the downloads section.Please check the Forum for more details.
read moreOpenGL and Project Magenta
It isn't just the outside visuals that are impressive in a simulated cockpit, the vast majority of the time a pilot is looking at rendered instruments, flight management computer screens and synoptics. On top of being fully functional, they have to be smooth and...
read moreFile Sharing with Vista and Windows 7
Much in the spirit of the post about the User Account Control for Win7, file sharing in mixed networks can also become a headache. This process will make the network a little less secure but it works well because a password isn’t used and everyone is allowed access....
read moreThrottle Hardware and Cutoff Switches
In the past few days I have been working on trying to reproduce a problem that had been reported, when during engine startup the N2 value was doing strange back and forth movements (rising and dropping) when the engine start was being initiated for either engine. This...
read moreChanges for June 8th
Here some changes on the site in recent days: new upload of betas for all Airbus-Type programs with several changes Instructor Station re-compile with several optimizations the new builds overview page has been re-done to make things a bit more clear lot of work went...
read moreWindows 7 User Account Control
When it comes to networking and Windows 7, things can be pretty restrictive with the UAC. This is also affects software installation and general network and computer speed. Disclaimer: We do not reccomend you do this, but if your network is in a controlled...
read moreCDU and MCDU Full Screen operation
The FMCs (Boeing-Type CDU and Airbus-Type MCDU) work in two modes, OpenGL and pure text mode.The rendition in OpenGL mode is more realistic and recommended. The non-OpenGL mode is only there for backwards compatibility with older systems, avoid using it if you can.To...
read morepmStartup
This program is a simple little tool to update a local computer with files from a given main computer. Please place this program in your WideClient folder and run it there, if you use any Run1= or RunReady1= commands in your WideClient.INI, then then you can run it...
read moreExpanded Customer Profile Page
The Website Profile section has been expanded, this is in preparation of some new features that will be added soon. http://www.projectmagenta.com/yourprofile/ Apart from the usual password change and country information and whatnot, you can now also: See the confirmed...
read moreOur 737 cockpit in Canary Island (Spain)
Hello Everybody! This totally updated new website its amazing and a very very great new for us. Congrats for the work and the support Enrico. One pic of our simulator before our reconstrucction in progress! More info and pictures of our project in...
read moreNew Projection Screen
This week we installed a new projection screen, imported from China: And this is how it looks like from the inside: Ciao René...
read moreError with ATI HD cards (MSVCR80.DLL not found called by atioglxx.dll)
From time to time we get support questions about OpenGL not running on some cards (such as in this case an ATI HD) because the MS Visual C Runtime library is missing. This is normally due to a faulty or incomplete install of the graphic card drivers. One solution is...
read moreCreating News Posts on the Project Magenta Website
We encourage our customers to post something about their simulators on their website. Should you not have a menu bar at the top of the browser (where you just select "Add New and then Post", all you need to do is go to this page: Add New PostHere you would add a...
read moreMy cockpit
Hello I would like to compliment the Project Magenta team for this upgrade. The new site looks really interesting and promising. I use the PM software on my cockpit. Some pics for you to see: mipI mipII radios and throttle Cheers...
read moreUpdate on the Ticket System
The ticket system is now officially being used by several people and we have adapted it to some additional requirements needed for our software.While it is not the only way to get in touch with us about the software it might be the best way of keeping track of things...
read moreMy 737NG
Two pics of my 737NG sim.This is a previous generation FDS Mip built on an MDF base. Custom Throttle quadrant based on the new 787 TQ and full pedestal. You may see QuickMap used on the lower DU, outlining the Canadian east cost, Enroute for LFPG on a Transatlantic...
read morePreparatory Courses for Real Pilots
Please visit our site at http://www.flightsimcenter.eu/Connections/course.asp for all the informations about our Preparatory Courses. Thank you very much for your attention.
read moreEURO AIRLINES VIRTUAL
Please Visit our page at http://www.flightsimcenter.eu/Connections/EAV.asp EURO AIRLINES VIRTUAL. Thank you very much for your...
read moreForum open for tests…
Not sure whether we will have a forum in the long run, but as some people requested it, we put something online.http://www.projectmagenta.com/forumsThis will be there for the next month on a trial basis.We used to have a very active newsgroup, and I am a bit partial...
read moreWindows 7 Notes
Here some notes about things to consider with Windows 7File and Path Sharing Unlike other versions of Windows, in your simulator network you will have to make sure all machines are running with the same access credentials. I.e. same Windows account user name and...
read moreNew Website – Old Website
Working with the new website reminded me of the very beginnings, well before Project Magenta. When it was all a project in an old DC9 cockpit that was being retrofitted with PCs and parts from a 737-400. How things have changed. The Wayback Machine is a website...
read morepmSounds Callouts you may be missing…
Some callouts such as: minimums transition altitude V1 Rotate etc will only be played in pmSounds when the Project Magenta modules are running. Those values are set for instance by the FMC or the Autopilot selectors and will not be triggered without...
read morepmSounds and missing MSVCR90.dll error (called by sirenacm.dll)
From time to time we get questions about an error message which seems to be generated by pmSounds, but in reality has to do with either the sound card you are using, MSN Live or possibly even some kind of malware. The error message is approximately as follows:...
read moreLogin and Password Help
To simplify things, you might want to: change the password to one of your own choice, you can do this in Your Profile while you are there, why not enter something about yourself? fill in your website if you have one? if your browser does not do the "remember me"...
read moreStarting Engine in Flight (737 NG and pmSystems)
If you are in the air and the IAS is greater than 300, you need to switch the engine start switch to FLT, not GRD.
read moreList of Latest Build Uploads Available
To the right of "Software Updates" you should see the text "more info..." If you click on that and you are registered as a Customer, you should see a list of the most recent uploads, showing the last uploaded file first. We are still experimenting with this, so please...
read moreNew Builds
New builds have been released yesterday: Instructor Station menu handling improved Airbus new FCU, MCDU and GC FD changes for Engine Out operation HDG mode selection during FLX takeoff and GA corrected IDG temp indication...
read moreMay 16 Webite Updates
Added current Docs in PDF Format (some used to be in HTML): Project Magenta FSUIPC Offsets FSUIPC Quick Reference Terminal Procedure Description Aircraft Configuration File Description
read moreMay 15 Webite Updates
Some changes to the site for today: Added Terrain Data File Post to FAQ Added World-Wide Raw DEM Files (WhazzUp Plus) to Downloads Added Converted DE1 files for Glass Cockpits Uploaded QuickMap Build 152 Updated QM and pmSounds Information Pages Fixed Footer Links...
read moreTerrain Data Generation and Installation
WhazzUp Plus can display and generate terrain files for the Glass Cockpit software. You can find the raw souce for the terrain data in the Downloads section of the site (NavData Updates). The files are split up in Longitudes, 40 degree "slices". E.g. W140 to W100. You...
read moreiPilot Flight Simulator Experience
The iPilot Flight Simulator Experience makes flying a Jet Simulator accessible to anyone. Starting in the UK, they are expanding to several locations throughout the world. Currently you can book a flight in London Westfield, Munich Airport and soon in other cities...
read moreND not handling ADF correctly (ADF1/2)
Should you have strange effects when selecting the ADF1 or 2 in the ND via the EFIS selector, like needles missing or misdirecting, please check your FS aircraft.cfg file for these entries. It should show Adf.2 in order to operate correctly. Unfortunately this can't...
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read moreCockpitbuilders Website
Cockpitbuilders in another excellent resource for people building home cockpits. We are a place to meet, let your hair down and ask questions. (Forums, Galleries, and Friends) Join in on the conversation, or just read what people are saying. Please check it out:...
read moreInstructor Station Introduction Video
Ah, the good old times. The Instructor Station has evolved a lot from the time this video was made.
read moreAirbus Master Caution/Fire and Failures
The Master Caution/Warning buttons on Captain and First Officer Side both access these offsets. They are controlled by the Glass Cockpit as a response to Instructor Station Failures and ECAM Warnings. INPUTS: 0x56F8 .0 MasterCautionSwitch 0x56F8 .2 MasterWarningSwitch...
read moreTesting the Support Tickets
We have installed a Support Ticket System (under Support) as well as a mail submission form. To see whether it works for everyone involved, we will give it a couple of weeks to decide whether we keep using this one or our current method of handling issues. If you have...
read moreHow to find Variable names in pmSystems
To connect hardware via offsets if you are building your own overhead panel or for any other reason you need to see which variable does what and which offset it is connected to, you can do the following: Press [Esc] for the Menu Enable "Development Mode" Enable "Show...
read moreSwitch Off Windows File Indexing Service
If you are experiencing problems with flight plan displays on the ND or delays and other strange networking related issues, this could be due to the Windows File Indexing Service. To check whether it is on or off, right-click on the hard drives used in the simulator...
read moreCelebrating our 4th birthday in Vienna
This is how our "Sim Building Adventure" started in May 2007: After some time of extensive learning, building, tweaking, some "tries & errors" and great support by Enrico and Jonathan our simulator is in full operation here in Vienna: More information and pictures are...
read moreSoftware Licenses
There are five types of Project Magenta Software Licenses Certifiable Aviation Commercial License This is a commercial license with expanded functionality for flight training devices (AATD, FNPT, FTD) that are going to be certified for flight training use. This is...
read moreRSS Feeds and Posts
Please note that all the posts (News, FAQ, Blog) are also available as RSS feeds. To add them just click on the orange icon in your browser and they will be added to your existing feeds. This will also work on many smartphones. Should you be new to RSS feeds and are...
read moreFlight Sim Center (Flight Training in Milan, Italy)
This training center in Milan (Area Piazzale Lodi) offers courses for companies as well as individuals. Their courses range from Pre Interview Ground & SIM Assessment to MCC Training and they also offer individual flight hours on their simulators. For more...
read moreProject Magenta Registration Process
[purchase] [website registration] - [status set to 'customer'] [product request with computer ID generated by the software] - [response with registration keyvia e-mail] When you have purchased a Project Magenta Product, we will...
read moreFSInn and Project Magenta TCAS
FSInn based multiplayer session - Update FSUIPC to the latest version - install AIbridge from http://www.fscommander.com/download.htm - In the AIbridge settings uncheck "Remote Host" - start FS9 and FSinn session - start AIbridge Thanks to Carsten Ambros for informing...
read moreUsing FSX or Third Party Aircraft with Project Magenta and FS
FSX or third party aircraft & PM Autopilot and Systems General: At this time, to use our software with FSX you will have to disable the AP gauge in the FSX panel.cfg of the aircraft type you are using for flight with the PM / MCP software. Generally if not using a...
read moreRunning MCDU or CDU full screen
The Airbus Type MCDU and the Boeing Type CDU can both be run full screen without the bitmap for the keyboard and line selection keys (LSKs). Some basic commands are: [Ctrl-O] Toggles OpenGL and Normal Text Mode The normal text mode is just there for backward...
read moreWhat is a “Flight Simulator Offset”?
To communicate with a Flight Simulator, Project Magenta and other software uses the resources offered by FSUIPC (Peter Dowson) and XPUIPC (Torsten Spiering). For instance, to read the MSL altitude of the aircraft, a request is sent to the respective program and it...
read moreTry the demo before ordering
All our software is available as demo programs or can be run in demo mode to "try before you buy". We require you to download and run the demo software on your computers to test your hardware configuration, we cannot accept refunds for incompatible video cards or...
read moreI see that to share files the software needs a NetDir entry, what is that?
The NetDir is a folder used by the CDU/MCDU to copy flight plans and aircraft data to the various programs. You do not need it if you are not running our CDU/MCDU software.
read moreMCDU How do I load a flight simulator flight plan?
Press the INIT key twice, the LOAD/SAVE flightplan page will appear. With FS2004 and XP/NT, make sure the folder under My Computer / My Documents called Flight Simulator Files is shared as FSPLANS with read and write access. The last saved FS flight plan is read.
read moreCDU How do I load a flight simulator flight plan?
Press the RTE key twice, the LOAD/SAVE flightplan page will appear. With FS2004 and XP/NT, make sure the folder under My Computer / My Documents called Flight Simulator Files is shared as FSPLANS with read and write access. The last saved FS flight plan is...
read moreCDU/MCDU How do I add runways and navaids to the database?
Edit the USERDATA.TXT file in the CDU/MCDU's programs /Data subfolder, instructions are included within that file.
read moreIndicated Airspeed drops to Zero in Flight
Check whether Pitot Tube Heat or Probe Anti Ice is on, depending on set season or flight level.
read moreWeather Radar Information (WhazzUp Plus and pmGetweather)
Please note that Weather Radar images for Europe and Asia may not be available at all times. This is out of our control. While we are looking for alternatives, this feature is currently spotty, because sometimes it does work. Please check this site for up to date...
read moreCan’t see Flight Plan on Glass Cockpit ND
If you can’t see the flight plan in the ND then most probably a folder called NetDir is not shared or not shared correctly. Please run pmFileCheck (can be downloaded from this website) and it will report connection speed to FS and the net infrastructure that is...
read moreSite Search
A new and useful feature of our website is the Search, you will see the input box for it in the top right corner. As the site grows, together with the upload, file change logs and FAQ section.Should you be searching for something specific without being able to find...
read moreMyCockpit Website
MyCockpit is an excellent resource for cockpit builders. As its tag-line says, it brings aviation enthusiasts together - of the very dedicated kind. Please check it out: http://www.mycockpit.org/ They also have a Project Magenta User group:...
read moreAbout the Tutorial Section
This section is for tutorials, tips and tricks as well as FAQs as they pop up from support requests or customer comments. Registered users should be able to add comments and suggestions, so please do.
read moreSim Builders Blog
We will soon open up a channel where our customers will be able to share some experiences, constructive criticism and tips with other cockpit builders. It is not sure yet how we will organize this, but if you are interested, please let us know. If you would like to...
read morePardon Our Dust
Dear Customers and Visitors, Although we received several encouraging comments about the new Project Magenta dot Com, there is still going to be a transition period in which all glaring holes in the website will be filled. It requires some reorganization on our side,...
read moreInstructor Station
Several new features and improvements were introduced in the new Instructor Station, the details are documented in the corresponding Changes file within the zip. - Fast Repositioning - Direct Access to FAIL and CONTROL pages via a menu. - You can use pmSystems...
read moreBeta Autopilot Feedback?
Some may have already experimented with the alternative Autopilot in the MCP and the FCU, and I think it has reached a point that it may be ready for primetime. Many changes have been made, especially since we put more effort into X-Plane. To allow easier interaction...
read moreNavdata New Version 38
Some changes were made to the navdata files, the new Version 38 has been uploaded to the 'latest' section with the 1013 cycle data. Many thanks to Richard Stefan.
read moreTurbulence in ESP/Prepar3D
If you want to disable the turbulence in these sims altogether, then edit the esp.cfg or prepar3d.cfg respectively and set DisableTurbulence=1.
read moreWhazzUp/WhazzUp Plus on Windows 7 64 bit
If you have problems running WhazzUp on Win 7 64, please just run regocx.bat before starting the program for the time being.
read moreBoeing FMC
The PLAN pages handling on the FMC (CDU and rCDU) has been entirely re-written. Please check the latest builds for updates. Airbus re-write in the works. 20 January 2011 11:53
read morepmGetWeather Radar Images
Please note that Weather Radar images for Europe and Asia may not be available at all times. This is out of our control. While we are looking for alternatives, this feature is currently spotty, because sometimes it does work. Please check this site for up to date...
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