Air Manager COULD Be The Best Flight Simulator Application!

[@TheGbelcher]

I’m not a developer and I don’t have much of a technical background but I learned to make instruments & panels from scratch in a couple of months. Air Manager is more than worth the time to learn.

[@1OldBuzzard]

It's great seeing you getting in to Air Manager. I've been using it for years now and can't fly without it. I run AM on three different monitors, two different 22" touchscreens and one 15" monitor for the console panel.

[@Backcountrysimpilot]

I created a cockpit panel with two touch screens and air manager. The nice thing is that instead of buying g1000 hardware I can do the same thing on my screens and change it out to any aircraft setup so you are not limited to one aircraft. The two monitors and software was probably under $500 and add in a knobster for another $100 and it's amazing. The payware comanche panel used with the a2a comanche is super realistic and amazing

[@adambarlow7435]

Does a knobster add much to it? Or is it a fancy luxury

[@Backcountrysimpilot]

@@adambarlow7435 I like the knobster especially for the comms and autopilot. It adds a lot of function if you are using air manager because most panels us it.

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

@@adambarlow7435 must have for all Garmin inner/outer rotary. The Longitude is pretty amazing with G5000 and Experimental Sim Avionics panel set and Air Manager/knobster. Trying to twist knobs without knobster is frustrating at best. Good luck

[@1OldBuzzard]

@@adambarlow7435 I can't fly without my knobster now. I made three of them so I can put one by each of the three monitors I use for AM. It makes it so much easier when flying.

[@gaigesmith9674]

Anyone know where I can find more panels? I feel like the panels are lacking o n AM..... I find one website (i forgot the name) that had more panels but it wasnt much and most of it was already in air manager....

[@natedogg7376]

I'm a bit disappointed about the premium panels as there are next to none for msfs 2020. 33 panels but 19 for msfs20, 1206 instruments but only 763 for msfs20 and a lot of repeats.

[@gaigesmith9674]

@@natedogg7376 yeah I think they’re just running everyone’s wallets at this point

[@Buddy308]

In planes with Garmin panels, a Knobster is essentially mandatory. It's not the least expensive peripheral, but if you're using a G1000, you just have to throw for one.

[@averestless]

Made my own with a dirt cheap Arduino Nano clone and a dual encoder. The dual encoder was the "expensive" part but the cost for all was still below 10 usd. And you can as well use two separate encoders instead (way cheaper than the dual encoder but the formfactor will be different), then it will cost next to nothing. Air Manager provides the possibility to flash an Arduino Nano as Knobster.

[@Buddy308]

@@averestless Great idea-- definitely saves money. Russ Barlow, the retired military and airline pilot, who makes some of the finest flight-sim videos on KZbin (and introduced thousands of us to Air Manager) has done a few on his clever use of Arduinos, but he still uses a Knobster or two in his setups. If one is hard pressed for funds, an Arduino/enumerator is a very good consideration. Although, Sim Innovations has been charging US$99, I feel that it's some of the best money I've spent on flight simming

[@Buddy308]

One additional feature of the Knobster is the software plug-in, KnobFS, that Sim Innovations provides free. It allows the Knobster to be used in VR to perform a very wide variety of functions that one would otherwise have to somehow mouse-click or use keyboard assignments to complete. But KnobFS allows all that to be done in the VR cockpit as long as one can find his Knobster blindly, a very easy thing to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vZfqGAqqucrLs I would assume that KnobFS would work with the Arudino-based alternative that @averestless mentions IF SimInnovations now allows it to be "flashed" so that the Arduino is recognized as a genuine Knobster, but the original homemade substitutes would NOT work with KnobFS. If it's now possible to do that, it would be a superb way to use that home-brewed "Knobster" since the aesthetics don't matter in VR -- out of sight, out of mind.

[@ottopilot6536]

Knobster I would say is essential for getting the most out of AM. They're relatively cheap to make. A dual concentric knob is like $12 from Propwash Simulations, and an Arduino Nano is just a few bucks. If you're handy at all with wiring, it's an easy build. You only need to have 1 Knobster, but if you really want more versatility, having one for each touch screen is amazing. I have 4 touch screens with a Knobster for each. I wouldn't go back after having that.

[@greymarck]

This application becomes very important for Instrument Training (practicing at home, not logging hours or anything), especially when you train IRL in one particular aircraft that has a different panel than what is offered in an equivalent, existing flight sim aircraft.

[@simpitacademy]

I used right Alt key in MSFS and moved the displays like MFDs to second monitor. The displays on second monitor work in 2D mode but freeze up in VR. Will Air Manager make these displays continue to work in VR?

[@acratone8300]

I recommend this touch panel. Amazon. I have it, in MSFS with Air Manager, works great ! I don't worry that it's not 1080p. With such a small screen the dots per square inch is very dense. Takes way less fps than denser screens. None of the quality control issues with other off brand imports. ASUS VT168HR 15.6" Full HD 1366X768 HDMI Back-lit LED Monitor, Black

[@zino3087]

Trying to get a tablet through space desk to get the g3000 controllers and fuel and trim for the H-jet but idk if it would work. Any info would be awesome. I haven’t had any luck finding a Visio confirming

[@pilotbsinthesky3443]

It is the best. I posted vids on how to use an iPad for free as a touchscreen monitor to add real life setup in my 172 for ifr training. I built my own Knobster with an arduino Nano and has worked great for over 3 years.

[@KevinMick]

Would this work with mixed reality in MSFS and Q3?

[@imflyboy_]

Thank you for the demo, I'm definitely setting up air manager, do you have a good touch screen recommendation?

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

I recommend 21" max. Note: If you use a yoke, your touchscreen will be directly above and above that will be cockpit view monitors. In other words, things can pretty tall/stacked up. I use 2 x wide Asus 21" touch/knobster and 3 x wide 32" LG nano. 5 mon total. The Longitude with Exp sim avionics panel set has taken vatsim flying to next level. People that are not using AM are missing out. Nothing beats hardware cockpits, but they are not flexible and are expensive. Once you build that dream 172 for training you are stuck with it. I have outgrown 2 hardware cockpits since 1998. AM is the way to go. Not affiliated. Retired.

[@jpr7365]

I've been trying to use Air Manager on MSFS with the Quest 3 mixed reality, but when I go into VR mode using Virtual Desktop the Air Manager screen does not stream live. It only updates when I go back out of VR then freezes again when I go into VR. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?

[@KevinMick]

I've got the same thing happening.

[@planesight]

Great video.. thanks for the shout out and huge promotion to the channel. Appreciate you. If anybody has questions let me know be glad to help.

[@octanejimmy]

First rule of FSX is... We dont talk about FSX.

[@OverkillSimulations]

LMAO!!

[@smudge0356]

That may well be true. However, we in the shadows (whisper quietly) about "FS Ten", we admit to knowing nothing of this mysterious, "X", of which you speak. Sadly, some of us still have to return to the earlier tenth version of Microsoft's Flight Software. Yes, I said, "software", & not simulator, because... well, y'know. 🙃 Our sadness, and shame, come from not having the right Aircraft available. So thanks for nowt, Aerosoft{in_the_head) & Asobo{ring}! I don't care if it wasn't the best sim experience, ya shouldn't've taken away the DHC-6 without having a better one ready. Twotters rule.

[@octanejimmy]

​@@smudge0356I can't talk about it mostly because my wife would probably kill me for how much I had invested in add-ons for it lol

[@TheGbelcher]

@@smudge0356Wow. You’re willing to endure FSX for the Twin Otter? You are definitely a real one!

[@conlethbyrne4809]

Mike, it's not for me, but never say never. Its great to see all the latest & greatest options for the simulators. Nobody does it better. By the way Michael in Irish is pronounced Me-Hall. It's not spelt like that, but pronounced Me-Hall. Anyway, I'm just saying hello & thank you, for all you do for the community, buddy. 👍 P. S. Simstrumentation, Lol I can't say it & I've been practicing. 😅 🤣

[@adambarlow7435]

Great video, think I’m sold. Does any cheap touchscreen work?

[@rcbruce841]

Using air manager 5 in msfs 2024. also used it extensively in 2020. i am having an issue with the pfd and mfd . using a nxi g-1000. each are on a winmxit 15" monitor. pfd works fine. when using the mfd on the other monitor it activated the pfd. there is not response on the mfd. Any help on solving. i have researched so much and can't find solution. Also i used the generic mfd and pfd instrument no success either.

[@tubeslats]

I can't get AM 5 to work on MSFS 2024 at all.

[@natedogg7376]

I have been loving this program but I'm a bit disappointed about the premium panels as there are next to none for msfs 2020. 33 panels but 19 for msfs20, 1206 instruments but only 763 for msfs20. Looking forward to creating my own though.

[@jeffewert9202]

Your laughing is fantastic!!!!!

[@KODIAKSIMPILOT]

I’m excited for this video

[@Stingray9]

If you get the tds gtn 750 xi to function with touch on the realsimgear external display I would be in your debt forever. I have so many issues with this . Smh. I suppose extreme frustration is a part of this process.

[@OverkillSimulations]

RSG is just so expensive... if I had one I would

[@Stingray9]

I heard that… it’s been a pain in the ass for me. Save your money and avoid it. The tablet method is likely a better way to go. I even had a programmer from realsimgear work with my machine remotely for over an hour with no luck at all.

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

It could be your aircraft choice. I use both tds and pms gtn750 from hype in helos and they work perfect on dual AM touchscreens. You have to use pop out manager for touchscreen within touchscreen functionality. MSFS has no native touchscreen capability. Maybe that helps. Good luck

[@alexanderwerneburg8642]

can you do CDU/FMC with air manager?

[@OverkillSimulations]

Yes I will

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

Yes. I use FBW 320nx with msfs. You can either put mcdu on ipad in browser or Simunstrumentaion has AM instrument. There is complete set of 320 instruments, even the overhead, free on siminnovations forum. So the answer is yes. Takes a bit of searching and setup, but well worth it. The longitude with am/knobster/ esa panel set is pretty amazing. Good luck

[@seidforffxiv]

TBM850?😀

[@OverkillSimulations]

Indeeeeeeeed :)

[@-TK-421]

I have always loved this program. Very useful for anyone who wants to make a home setup. unfortunately I only fly in VR so it is useless to me.

[@pwilliamssa]

I also mostly fly VR but I do use Air Manager and love it. I made a 172 instrument panel with a 27" monitor behind a 1/4" plywood panel with 3d printed bezels and encoder, switches and diy throttles. All driven from a 2nd, very old, laptop running Air Manager. Works great whether I'm in VR or not. I adjust my zoom and position of the view in VR so it aligns with my panel IRL. Just reach out and bam.

[@Buddy308]

Have you researched Sim Innovations KnobFS for VR? kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5vZfqGAqqucrLs I'm not quite into VR just yet, not until my Crystal Lite arrives in a few months, but this add-on from Air Manager is far from useless. It's something I'll be using from day one of my VR experience.

[@pwilliamssa]

Built a diy knobster (dual encoder and Arduino nano w/3d printer enclosure). They work great with a touchscreen but eventually I went down the diy cockpit route and have separate switches, encoders etc for everything. I hate using controllers while swimming. They just hit everything and get in the way. A Trackball mouse is great though, don't have to lift the headset to find a mouse!

[@Buddy308]

@@pwilliamssa a trackball on a kneeboard is primo

[@andy70d35]

Not worth the money, I normally only fly airliners and there is very little, for airliners in air manager, for MSFS loads for X-plane.

[@brunogt1982]

I pass