Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to the many questions we've received through the forums and e-mails.
Q: operating systems are supported?
A: Our G1K simulator appears to the computer to be a USB keybord. That means all systems that use such keybords will work.
Q: With which Flight Simulator versions can the
G1K simulator be used?
A: If you have a keyboard, our G1K simulator will work with every version of Flight Simulator. Earlier versions of Flight Simulator may not be able to have keystrokes programmed to operate the G1000. However, our
G1K simulator is the keybord. The knobs and buttons perform the necessary functions. Otherwise, someone would have to program your computer to operate the
G1K simulator via the keyboard. Since our G1000 project is open source, this is entirely feasible.
Q: How much did it cost to make?
A: Well, if you don't count the time we put into this, it would probably be around $23,000 (US), or EUR 15,000 for
10 (ten) G1K simulators or about $2,300 (US) or EUR 1,500 per simulator. Luckily beforehand, we were able to convince a couple of friends that they each needed one of these! For pilots who have to cough up $310 (US) or EUR 200 per hour of flight, investing in two of the
G1K simulators ($4,600 (US) will actually produce an overall cost savings for them. In terms of the pc pilots, it is up to them to determine.
Q: Does someone actually have to purchase two
G1K simulators?
A: Absolutely not. However, in real cockpits it is common to have two identical units, each dedicated to certain flight tasks. For this reason (and greater reality), we recommend two
G1K simulators be used together. For the pc pilot, I've found one G1K
simulator is enough, switching between PFD and MFD versions as needed.