Air Manager 4, G1000, MSFS, Microsoft Flight Simulator easy setup
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- Air Manager 4 now supports their G1000 natively for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The install and setup are now straightforward, and the cost is reasonable. Air Manager is flexible and helps to enhance the immersiveness of flight simulation.
Gear list (all prices approximate in USD at time of video posting):
13.3 Touch Panel 1920x1080 = $135 (x2)
Knobster = $110
Flight Velocity monitor mount = $50 (x2)
Air Manager 4 = $76
What an awesome and informative video! Thank you for taking the time to do this!
You are welcome!
Ivan, what a great and really helpful video setting up the G1000 panels. You've saved me so much time and frustration......thanks so much.!
You are certainly welcome! Now let's hope that the G1000 itself continues to improve for MSFS.
Fantastic and very well explained.
This opens up a new and affordable path to make instrument panel inputs and to emulate different planes with th same hardware.
Thank you !
You're welcome!
Wow! What a game changer in Sim. Thanks so much for spending the time. I fly a C172 and it makes it so much easier to learn the G1000 in a SIM. Thanks so much!
You're welcome! Agree, the NXI in MSFS is actually pretty close. The 172 I fly is glass and the setup is very helpful.
👍 Hello Ivan, Thanks so much! I was stressing for hours trying to make an X-Plane PFD and MFD work on separate monitors with Knobster. Watching this video along with a previous video of yours on how the use AirManager for two monitors made my task so much easier. Good job on describing step by step.
You are welcome! Glad it helped.
Excellent. I will give this to my two grandsons and when we get the flt sim running in late Nov....they can watch, learn and 'fly'...Thanks
You are welcome!
Thank you Ivan. This was a very helpful tutorial. 👍😊
You are welcome!
Super cool! Thank you for the video! I plan on building a similar setup.
You're welcome! Get a video up when you do. Would love to check it out!
Thanks a lot Ivan, that’s a great video, great help to install the g1000 on my simulator
Thanks a lot
You are certainly welcome!
Thanks for doing this. made it easy to setup
You are welcome!
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! You're welcome!
Thanks for this video. Really helpful.❤
Glad it helped!
Very good. Congratulations, I'm from Majorca (Spain) and I love fs2020 and want to use like you!! Thanks!!!
Thanks! Good luck!
Excellent intro! Thanks!
Great video Sir!!! Thank you for sharing and I subscribed!!! I have the Android Air Manager version on 2 tablets and it works very well with my PC!! Considering buying the desktop version in a near future. Wishing you a good journey on your real life aviation training !!
Thanks!
Not all heroes wear capes! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Great video! Thanks for the info
Awesome video!!!
Thanks!
Ivan, your channel is amazing! Thank you for the time you put into sharing.
I recently setup my own 5 screen simulator. I ran into problem after problem with the touchscreens. I looked to comments on this CZcams video and countless Simulator message boards for answers. I was amazed at how many individuals were having the same problems I was experiencing. Unfortunately, there was never an answer to their problems. I directly contacted several of these individuals and many had given up, others decided to live with the frustrations. That is why I wanted to share my solution in case you want to create a troubleshooting video about the touchscreens.
I had previously purchased 2 "Prechen" generic screens. This is where I started to encounter my problems. They did not work as Advertised. I tried using 2 cables, 3 cables, new cables, adjusting windows settings, and graphic card settings. They failed miserably. The touch screen would only work sometimes, power would come and go, and resolution would change everytime I restarted the computer. I tried every possible solution I could find in any video, online chat forum or manufacturer call center technical help line. I struggled with the generic screens for a week, but ultimately I gave up and returned them.
To replace the generic screens, I purchased 2 View Sonic 15.6 Inch 1080p Portable Monitors with IPS Touchscreen. They worked perfectly out of the box. They work perfectly everytime I turn on my machine. No b settings adjustments needed. They did cost double the price of the generic screens, but avoiding the hassle and headache was well worth it.
I'm not trying to push a brand or product, but if you read any of the CZcams comments or Community board discussions, nearly every topic is about someone struggling with thier WIMAXIT or other generic brand touchscreens. It would be nice to help people know that thier problem is likely just thier generic screens and they will likely need to try a new brand. I know some people have found success with thier generic screens and that is great, but obviously the companies do not have a very high level of quality control with thier products.
Hopefully this information will save someone countless hours of frustration like I had to endure.
Thanks for the post. I do think some of the problems people face are brand related. I think Viewsonics have a good reputation. Glad you are up and running!
Hello, i'm one of the WIMAXIT strugglers, i dont get the touch function running. Your View Sonic monitors are working their touch functions, even if connected to a Windows-PC? Thats what i'm loking for too. How did you connect them to use touch input?
Thatnks for sharing your experience. I'm just in the process of setting up now. I may need to reach out for input. I have been planning to use xplane 12 with a Diamond DA40 aircraft with a monitor and 2 touch screens. I'm hoping to set up the G1000 suite as that is what's in the training aircraft.
I'm sure I'll run into snags and any I put would/will be very valuable.
Thanks.
Ben
Thanks !!!! perfect video
Thanks!
Ivan that a was an awesome detailed explanation of the G1000.
Hoping that maybe you get into the mood and work on a Garmin Perspective plus for the Cirrus SR 20 or 22
Thanks
Something to think about for sure.
In a word...
Wow
Awesome
Great
Helpful
Thanks
OK, maybe "1 word" sentences. This is what I call a REAL tutorial.
Ivan, you truly nailed it by going step by step from the beginning to end. Not, "oh, here's how to do it" - without - giving a start point of where to get the software, etc.
Thank you again.
Also, best thoughts of you gaining your full certification. I, too, am starting for PPL.
Thanks for your kind words and good luck getting your ticket! I did get my PPL, you will love it!
Awesome and congratulations, Ivan!!! Thank you for the encouraging words for my training, as well.
If I may, I'd like to continue this conversation which regards to the setup still. (This is rather long so you may want to get lunch and then come back....)
Little background first. I have very limited space so to get the large screens you have, is not feasible, especially since I want to remain married. In fact my (Amazon) shelving that I created for flight sim is just a little over 2 ft wide. That being said, I use a laptop, Turtle Velocity flight and throttle setup, Logitech pedals with adaptation to Cessna pedals, Logitech switch panel and multifunction panels. For 6 pack gauges, etc., I have an iPad mini 4 (in which the AM on it recognizes FS rather quickly and works great.)
From the lack of space I have to work with, my plan is to sell the mutlifunction panel because I really only use it for flaps and I don't believe I'm needing it once I get a tablet setup made for autopilot, radios, etc.
That being said, I'm wanting to purchase 1 (perhaps 2) Amazon Fire 8 tablet because it is a similar size as my iPad4 is and is less expensive than the 4. So, here the questions :
Do I purchase the AM for the desktop in order to utilize the pop out to the both my secondary and soon to be third "monitor" - OR - do I just download it to the Fire 8 tablet and work it the same as what I currently have? (Before you answer -lol- here is the $100 main question) :
What will work best for the knobster capabilities?
I hope I asked the questions to where it doesn't cause more confusion.
That's like when you had a school teacher that after you leave the classroom on the last day of the school year, you feel dumber than what you did before you went in on the 1st day -- and yes, that did happen. That's a different story.
Thank you again, Ivan, for your time, especially after reading this rambling text.
Stay safe.
-- Matthew
@@MI325A Matthew, I think you are on the right track. I am not sure about a few things: 1) When using Fire tablets (android based), do programs like SpaceDesk or Duet work? These are programs that extend the PC desktop to the tablets for those that don't know. I know that Duet on iPad works really well. I have not tried the others. 2) I am not sure if Knobster works with the native Android AM app. The knobster should work if you are using AM for Desktop and using a tablet as a monitor extender, but I have not tested this scenario personally.
I think Air Manager for Desktop is a completely worthwhile purchase as you can grow with it. You may start simple and develop your setup as needed. In the big picture of flight training costs, it's a drop in the bucket.
Here is another thought: The setup you have now sound great. If you want to take your. training to the next level, take a look at PilotEdge for comms. It's a pay service, and it's not cheap, but it's less than the cost of a canceled two plus hour flight lesson, and it is probably THE single biggest way sim flight can help actually PPL training.
@@IvanSkyFlightHi, Ivan. I researched your thoughts on both SpaceDesk and Duet (Thank you). That being said, taking into consideration what you had also pointed out, along with what I found regarding the costs to run either of those 2 programs, I believe my best option would be to disregard the Fire tablets and spend the extra for iPad(s). I say that because of the monthly fees, etc., the costs would surpass the original "savings" of Fire over iPad with the AM and Knobster. Speaking of which....
Then, another thought occurred with the software incompatibility (specifically Knobster) .... you remember those days back in computer games -- where you had to have the exact requirements or else you just bought another useless CD game to add to your collection because you just knew it would work - ah the days of early Windows, etc.. Granted, not that common nowadays, but I digress.
So, viewing -- and reviewing -- your videos, I believe I will just follow your lead of using iPad, or even investing in the monitors that you have. (The reason I mentioned iPad is because of the multifunction such as surfing internet, etc.)
Nonetheless, thank you again for your thoughts and suggestion. This includes the PilotEdge. When the time comes I may consider that, as well.
Take care.
-- Matthew
Great information sir
Glad you liked it!
Thanks for the link from my other posts Ivan. I had actually watched this video. Air Manager still wants to shutdown mid flight multiple times while running X-Plane 12. Will test with MSFS sometime later. Thx for your assistance however
Also reach out on the Siminnovations forum. Good luck!
Absolutely brilliant video and as professional and understandable a presentation as I have seen during my many video watches relating to FS2020 presentations. I have a triple monitor set up arranged horizontally on my desktop and use one of them to display the flight panels on whichever aircraft I may be flying.
Can I assume that the only additional hardware I would need to purchase would be the Knobster? Many thanks for your presentation.
Thanks! As to your question of needing additional hardware: Yes with an asterix. To get the maximum benefit in terms of convenience and enjoyment, that monitor for your Air Manager panels needs to be a touch panel. Having said that, you can still click on a rotary device on Air Manager and then use the Knobster. My whole unstated goal of my setup is to minimally rely on my mouse.
Thanks!
You are welcome!
Love the setup. Could we get an updated setup tour?
Yeah, I need to do an update. That's the best thing about flight sims is that they evolve.
Enjoyed your video. It was helpful to me from the standpoint of being able to slide the panel under the Bezel. My only difference is that until AirManager has an overlay that says Flight Simulator I'm using a 3rd party overlay that I imported that does not say Xplane. It does require and extra plugin though.
What is the extra plug in? When I slide the panels I can't resize them when the overlay is showing. I have to hide the overlay in order to move or resize the pop out panels.
Just so folks are aware, selecting the transparent option that was shown in this video only applies if you are using your desktop as your instrument panel. In this video it was black. That will not work for a custom image instrument panel. It’s an easy trap to fall into.
This is true. Another option is to fill as much of the blank space with other instruments which is what I did on the MFD panel. There is only a very tiny amount of desktop showing, probably less than 5 percent of the screen, if that. Yet another option is to use a program like Photoshop, Affinity, or the like and make a custom background with an portion cut out/set to alpha background. This requires you to be fairly precise in your layout and doesn't allow for quick changes. Having said that, all are good options. I use my version demonstrated in the video because it is very easy to change things around until I get them dialed in. Thanks for your thoughts!
Hey man, very helpful video, thanks!
I just got a Wimaxit panel and I'm having a HECK of a time getting one touch panel to work, let alone two.
When first plugging it in it the touch inputs control my main display, rather than the display itself.
I can (somewhat) get around this by setting the display as my primary or going through the touch calibration but it's very flakey and I have to do it after every reboot.
I can't imagine it'd work with two displays, with the trouble I'm experiencing with one.
Did you have any of those issues and, if so, how did you get around them?
Thanks!
Yes, I have seen this. You are basically using your touch screen as a mouse pad. Assuming you are using Windows, open the control panel and go to "Tablet Settings" and look at the first option which should be "configure". Open that up and follow the prompts. You should be good to go,
Great video. This was exactly what I needed. Do you do hourly consulting?
Thanks! I don't, but feel free to ask questions or propose a video topic.
Very good video thank you. I would like to get a list of all the things that you used to setup your flight simulator. Please. I’m also a student learning how to fly. Thank you.
Jim, below is a link to my video which shows my setup which has changed but it's essentially more of a "rearrangement" with a few new pieces. I will be making another video soon. Just waiting on two more pieces of equipment.
czcams.com/video/2Xh6Jjdv7FE/video.html
Thank you.
I have more or less gotten it to work...just need to adjust the panels (working in XP12).
Awesome!
I need this for ms2020 a32N :)
Hi. What are you using to mount the touch screens to your desk? I just got a couple of these screens and am looking for something that's going to be solid.
In this video I am using two FV11 panels from Flight Velocity. They are mounted with wood screws into my desktop. They will also mount on top of Honeycomb gear.
Thanks a lot for the clear video. Regarding Air Manager, do you need the paid version or is it also possible with the free version? Apparently I am unable to achieve this with the free version. It works up to the point that you press the 'Show' button on Air Manager, then nothing happens... You don't get any notifications or anything like that...
Or could the cause be the fact that I use 2 iPads as wireless monitors (via the iPad-app Spacedesk) with the PC and on the iPad (via the iPad-app Airmanager)?
On the iPad-app Airmanager works fine for the free meters that are present on the iPad-app (and I don't need Spacedesk for that), but unfortunately not the supplied G1000 bezel.
I would like to be sure before purchasing a paid version. Thanks for a reply.
It has been awhile since I had the free version, so I can't remember the demo limitations. I didn't really have the demo very long. I feel like there were a limited number of instruments. I don't think there was a time limit. Using the iPads with spacedesk should not be a problem. I am fairly certain that Air Manager just sees those as external monitors. In terms of the G1000 there is at least one free version, but I am pretty sure there are two. I know that's kind of a wishy washy response, but like I said, it's been awhile.
Ivan, great video but I am wondering how do you get to the correct view for the MFD?
I have a four monitor setup, two 27 inch curved screen for outside and 2 touch screen
for the instruments. I am currently held up by not being able to show the correct MFD view.
When you say the MFD view, do you mean the pop out or the bezel for the MFD?
Hi. Great video. I've a question: you have used with two external monitors only one Air Manager License? You don't have to purchase two Air Manager License? You can use the G1000 overlay on two different monitors with only one Air Manager license? Is it right?
Yes, because those two monitors are connected to the same machine. I am not entirely sure how their licensing works, but I think you need a separate license if their main program (Air Manager Desktop) is used on a second machine. Within the program you have to log in to authorize the software. Some people use additional machines to run different panels on the same network. Haven't tried that yet. They also have Air Manager Player and that may have not have the same restrictions.
Thank you for all the instructions in setting up panels and instruments in Air Manager. I downloaded to demo version and it worked perfectly. Before I go ahead to buy Air Manager, do the G1000 PFD and MFD bezels come with Air Manager or is it something one has to purchase separately?
If I recall the XPlane G1000 that also works with MSFS comes for free. There is also the Simstrumenation stuff which is free. Here is a video on how to install that stuff: czcams.com/video/Bpv__BdiEiU/video.html
@@IvanSkyFlight Thank you for the link, very informative.
Very timely video! I just received my Knobster and bought AM4. My displays are in transit and I have 2 SLAVX mounts waiting for them. My question is whether these work with the G1000NXi as well? With Asobosoft having declared that the Working Title mod will become “standard”, it’s my preferred choice, but it’s still in beta.
I am using the NXi in the video. I haven't had any problems yet.
@@IvanSkyFlight Great to know! Will be following your instructions closely.
Hi Ivan, I have watched a number of videos to date. I finally have a "reasonable" PC. Initially my thought was to run a triple monitor plus 2 panels but I have gotten away from that idead/build, mainly due to cost reasons (I would need a considerably higher GPU card, more monitors, etc.). A few questions for you:
1. Are you still running the LG 43", does that still work for you? Thinking to upgrade? I am debating a 34" ultrawide monitor (my PC is dual purpose) but would really like a 43" monitor, latter is expensive so I am thinking to sacrifice some quality.
2. Where did you get the touch panels for $135. I am not seeing anything less than $200 (new). Maybe they have shot up in price?
3. Do you still like the thrustmaster rudder pedals? I am debating if I wait for the honeycomb ones or buy these (they do cost a lot)
4. Still happy with the honeycomb?
Do you see where this is going? I will be modeling my setup very similar to yours so, thank you!
1. Yes, still using the monitor. I may change this arrangement depending on the state of how MSFS handles multiple monitors. For now it works, but I do wish the picture was better. It's a bit washed out for my taste, but it was cheap and it works for now.
2. Ebay. Search for 13.3 touch screens. They may be more expensive now, but I think they are still under 180 each.
3. YES!!! The Thrustmasters are the favorite/most realistic part of my setup. I discuss that in another one of my videos where I discuss my rig czcams.com/video/2Xh6Jjdv7FE/video.html
4. Yes I still like both of my Honeycomb units. I haven't tried any of the higher gear, but I feel like this is the most quality for the money, plus the more it's adopted by enthusiast the more the big software companies will support it.
Good luck with your setup!
Your setup with the two 13.3 touch monitors is exactly what I have been looking for since I started with MSFS 2020 two months ago. I have two questions to ask if you don't mind me asking. 1) What brand 13.3" monitors did you buy? 2) I went to the Flight Velocity website and don't see the plastic monitor mounts. Do you have a better description or part #?
Thank you!
The Flight Velocity panel is FV11. You are correct. I don't see any of the Uperfect panels like mine. They all seem to have a flat box shape on the back. Wimaxit is another brand, but can be more expensive. It does look like those Uperfects have the right mounts on the back, but there would be a gap. Not a dealbreaker, but different from what I have.
I’ve too ordered a FV12. But I haven’t gotten a response or email from Flight Velocity in over a week. How long did it take for you to receive your panel ? Thanks for your videos. Huge huge help.
It didn't take long at all. Also, they list their number on the website and have real people that answer the phones. Give it a try. Good luck and thanks!
Ivan, If I was to build my own G1000 like Heli Mach offers, would the screens be set up the same way as you are doing here? The buttons and encoders and such would be input through an Arduino set up.
If you are talking about a hardware bezel like RealSimGear or the like, it would be similar in that you have to get your pop out placed, but Air Manager has nothing to do with that really. In that case, I would take a look at Pop Out Panel Manager for MSFS. Let me know I am not understanding the question. czcams.com/video/47DAMViLRBk/video.html
Hi Ivan, very nice video, thank you, I was wondering if the panel G-1000 is include in the package on air manager or there is a extra fees for that one, thank you and have a nice day.
I honestly can't recall if the "stock" G1000 was included or not. Having said that, Simstrumentation makes an even better version, and it is free. Look for it on github.
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Do the G1000 popout panels cause a performance hit? Can I just drag the screen itself to regular monitors without using the G1000 bezel if I decide to build my own physical panel that surrounds it?
I have been asked about the performance hit, and it there is one, I haven't noticed. I am not an FPS counter, but I do notice stuttering, and I can't say I have noticed any stuttering. For your second question, yes, you can drag to a non touch screen and use hardware which is what several companies do such as Real Sim Gear.
Great video Sir
I have bought the 2 small screens , i have a desk top computer running air manager with only one DP outlet how did you connect the 2 monitors ????? which cable did you use to connect the HDMI or the type c cable thnx for your input
My card has three DP and one HDMI output on it. My two small screens haved regular HDMI inputs. So I am using DP to HDMI cables that I purchased from Amazon. I am not currently running any displays on USB.
Thank you so much, considering I was thinking of paying $2K for the RealSimGear. I do have one question though since I’m new to FlightSim. The whole point of doing this is to eliminate the instruments from cluttering the main monitor. What setting do you use to then eliminate the instruments from that screen? Thanks so much again. If our paths ever cross, I owe you lunch 😀😀
I just adjusted the view up until only the top inch or two of the instrument panel remains on the main screen. I then save that view and have it assigned to a yoke button so I can "look around" and then snap back to my main view. I don't think MSFS has a view without the panel like XP11 does.
Would you need a separate Knobster for each touchscreen? Or could each touchscreen {PFD/MFD} share the same Knobster?
I just have one and use it for both screens. You touch the item which highlights it and then the Knobster will control that item regardless of which screen you touch. When you setup a given panel there is a drop down menu labeled "Knobster" . For me the menu says "Knobster disabled" and "Knobster (A)" which leads me to believe that if I had a second Knobster it would come up as "Knobster (B)". So I believe you can have multiple if you wanted to.
After I pop out my instrument pannels they go out of my view area and i can not find them to bring to my ipads they populate off screen
tnx for bringing it .... so AM runs on the
same computer as the Sim, right, & BTW how do you uapdate the NAVData on MSF2020 ???
If I am not mistaken AM can run on the same network, meaning you could have it on a laptop as well, but (I think) that install on another machine would require another license. I run my copy on the same machine.
To update the nav data, you can get a subscription to Navigraph. Go to their website to check out the costs.
Hello and thanks for your explanations. In your opinion, is it possible to modify a gauge present in the PMDG 777 recently released for MSFS2020? I would like to make the texts on the buttons bigger. example on the autopilot A/P button make the "A/P" text a little bigger to be more readable. A thousand thanks
Very nice setup, i'm looking at this now as i've just added three large screens and discovered you cannot see the gauges any more when zoom is set in FS. Does airmanager bypass the FS keybindings somehow? I see for instance there is no binding for pressing the HDG knob to synchronise the HDG bug - will this work on Airmanager setups?
To the best of my understanding, AM is like a software version of a hardware bezel such as those sold by Real Sim Gear. These units and AM are limited by what the simulator can do. MSFS uses "simconnect" which are commands sent by third party software/hardware. There is a list of these commands listed. You may have to do a search for that. Having said all that, on my setup if I am using AM and click on the appropriate button/knob, the HDG will sync. I am not sure if by "keybindings" you mean keyboard shortcuts, but the simconnect list is different and bigger than that. Let me know if I am not understanding the question.
@@IvanSkyFlight Thanks, it sounds like to got exactly my question. I will have a search on SimConnect while awaiting parts to arrive :)
Thank you for this detailed explanation for this. By chance, can you tell me what the measurements of the G1000 is in-game, including full bezels with controls, as I'm trying to decide on screen sizes I want to purchase and I want to see how much extra space there will be on the screen with the different aspect ratios out there. Any size measurement will be fine, as I can scale it in Photoshop for my mock-ups. Thanks in advance!
I don't have the exact measurement but if you go to 14:47 of this video you can measure both the G1000 screen size and bezel size. Let me know if that doesn't work.
You could also cut snip that image from the above timestamp and import into photoshop. That should give you the measurements.
@@IvanSkyFlight I actually did that prior to the question, but questioned the accuracy. It’s most likely close enough, and will just do that moving forward. Thanks for the reply!
the audio panel for the G1000 was not mentioned. How do we get the Garmin GMA 1347 audio panel to work with MSFS 2020? Great video helped a lot.
Jose, there is a way to do it. I believe someone has developed an audio panel that can be downloaded from github, but I do not know how to install using that method.
@@IvanSkyFlight Thank you! I appreciate your help.
I followed the video in my setup of the panel and instrument. The problem I have though is my inability to invoke the “show”, as the show option is greyed out (plus there is no “lightbulb” next to the panel/instrument that shows on my list. Is there a step that I am missing? Kindly advise.
So do you have a fresh install and is the program activated? Can you get the demo panel to show?
fastforward to 2024 and we still half the frame rate when popping out instruments.
I have seen this come up. I don't see a big hit in framerate. Maybe around 5 FPS?
Hi! Thanks for the video!, very clear! What I'd like to know if there is a way to save the position and configuration is the panels, so that when you get in the cockpit the automatically pop out in those saved positions. Is this possible?
Yes. Pop Out Panel Manager. Link at end of this reply. Having said that, it looks like MSFS beta just got this ability to remember panel position. I am not a beta tester but there are already videos out. Here is the link for Pop Out Manager: czcams.com/video/dniHKtfoAfc/video.html
Hello Ivan, Please forgive me for asking such a fundamental question. New to sim. I have MSFS with a Just Fly Piper PA 28. It has steam gauges. I want to use the G1000 for the avionics as it matches the plane I'm learning in. Can I do that with Air Manager? I would be using the G1000 On a separate monitor. Thanks for all you do for the sim community!
The problem will be that there is not a pop out screen for the Piper. The Air manager is just the bezel. I did try it on the PA 28 I have, and I could get the heading bug to move, but I couldn't get the coms to change channel. There may be a way to get that, but really without the popout screen, I am not sure what value it would have.
@@IvanSkyFlight Thanks for the reply!
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What have you used for a computer as far as specifications running two touch monitors, the TV etc.? VERY New to to all of this BUT VERY Interested. Do you have a Video that covers these questions Sorry for the "nothing message" below! Don't know how to delete.
My computer is a home brew with an Asus 4070 Ti, 13900K processor, 64 GB RAM. The rest of my rig is detailed here: czcams.com/video/cY8mZ9KFurw/video.html
Hi. I love your vidos about airmanager. My question is: Are the G 1000 MFD and the PFD included in the airmanager application or do I have to purchase them seperately? Regards, Tonny
Tony, there is at least one that is free, and that is made by the developers at Simstrumentation. Having said that, there is also another one provided by the Air Manager developers, and I believe that one is free. I use both, I just can't remember if I had to pay for the Siminnovations version. It is labeled "X-Plane" (even though it also works for MSFS).
@@IvanSkyFlight Thank you for this fast respons. It helped me in the choices that I had to make. I have purchaged a licence for airmanager. It al works well. For now I'm using spacedesk and a tablet where I put the bezell and the pfd on. With help from your video about how to, it was very easy. Works fine. The next step is to get me an touchscreen monitor where I can put both the PFD and the MFD display on. Thanks again and happy flying. Oh, btw....
My setup is three monitors, one extra monitor for the map, Logitech yoke throttle rudderpedals, radio, multipanel and switch panel.
Tonny
@@tonnyjanssen4272 Sounds like an awesome setup! Glad it's coming together!
I followed every single step you showed here. My knobster hasn't arrived so I am using mouse touch. When I click on any button, I see the button move and it makes a ticking sound, but it is not highlighted in yellow like yours. When I use the g1000 on the cessna 172, everything works obviously, but when I click on the air manager window, nothing works. May I ask for assistance please? Thank you
Can you describe your setup? Are you using external displays? In Air Manager what is your input mode setting? Also, in Air Manager, do you have each G1000 bezel mode set for either PFD or MFD?
Hi Ivan , i noticed that the bezel is called x-plane 1000. is there a way to change the name to garmin 1000
Yes, but I don't know how. Here is video where the bezel has a different label: czcams.com/video/8KFbx4-rjqo/video.html
Hi Ivan, thank you for the information, I’ll fo look for sure, but do I need air manager desktop for installing the instrument or they have a program of there own. Thank’s again and have a nice day.
Great question. Yes, you would need to purchase and install Air Manager. I have a video on how to install third party instruments. czcams.com/video/Bpv__BdiEiU/video.htmlsi=fm_3CLlVN0CoBlqh
Hi Ivan, I tried it, I was able to installed it but my knobster is showing not connected in msfs, the knobster is activate in air manager it shows in air manager that the knobster is active but in msfs the g1000 is showing but cannot use the buttons or knobster. And do I need to activate flight simulator plugins each time or it was one one when you installed it, thank’s again for your time, have a nice day.
I have an ultrawide monitor. With Air Manger, can it place the G1000NXi PFD and MFD side by side and maintain their respective functionality?
I believe it would, but I can't confirm that, as I don't have an ultrawide monitor. Is you ultrawide monitor your secondary screen?
Are you running these pannel directly off the same video card at the simulator, or a different 2nd video card, or USB display dongles?
Right now running them off of the same video card which is a 3080 ti. I may have to try something different if I add monitors for side views.
Yeah. I have a 3080 ti as well. Fortunately, my motherboard has a built in graphics card, so I can use it for the 1st two extra monitors. I tried it with a regular monitor and got zero FPS loss. I'm grateful. Anyhow, like you, I was cringing at the thought of 2k for a couple of g1000 Real sim gear panels. So I thought someone has had to have tried something similar with touchscreens and a Knobster, and found your video. It gave me hope. I just ordered a couple 10.1" panels today :) THanks for your post. It was most helpful.
Hi Ivan and thanks for your input it is very helpfull. I have a question. How do you connect the 13 inch monitors to your desktop. Do you connect them through HDMI or USB?. The reason for my question is that I am running 3 27 inch monitors and my graphics card has only one more open slot for a hdmi connection........ Thanks for your help
My screens use HDMI as inputs for the video and USB-C for the power and touch capabilities. My card has four outputs and they do run out quickly don't they?!
i am running into the "out of monitor ports" issue as well. Since AirManager can run on a seperate computer, I am looking to build a small system with a 'cheaper' 4-port graphics card to support the Air Manager setup.
Hi, Ivan.
Hope all is well with you and yours. I've been trying to relocate a video that mentioned about a custom flat panel to place and hold your touchscreens - but not necessarily to be mounted on a yoke.
Was it you that made that video; and if so, who was the person that made yours?
My apologies if the video was not yours; however, who would you recommend for the panel to be made?
Thank you. Have a great and safe day.
-- Matthew
It may have been me. I originally used two FV11 screen mounts by Flight Velocity. They now also make an FV12 which which is a dual screen mount.
@@IvanSkyFlightHi, Ivan. Is there a way I could share a visual of my sim set up, based off some ideas of what you created? If not, that's fine. Just to give and show credit to you for such great work, explanation and passion for what you do.
Thank you as always and take care.
I used my 2 Lenovo tablets to do the same. My only problem is: when I click a button on the tablet the mouse pointer also moves to the tablet. So if I want to click something on the main monitor I need to drag the mouse pointer through all the tablets back to the main monitor. Any hints/ help is highly appreciated 👍 Thanks
This is the standard behavior for Air Manager. I wish there was a workaround. If I see the team at Flight Sim Expo in Las Vegas, I will bring it up.
I wonder if I can overlay with Garmin G3000 of the TBM 930. Looks like the 12 bottom button is similar to G3000.
My understanding is that with the right know how you could do almost anything with making your instruments. Just not sure how it works in terms of the graphics and programing.
Great setup. Do you have the model number for the monitors?
Go to Ebay and search for uperfect touch panel.
Hello Ivan, I would like to set up a switch in Air Manager that corresponds to a non existing command in FS2020.
I have the Spartan 7W and I would like to map a switch in Air Manager with the "Belly flap" of the plane. It is an additionnal flap located between the regular flaps. Do you know how I can do that ? Programming maybe ? Many thanks.
I am not adept at programming the switches, instruments for AM. I think the biggest question is if that particular function has a simconnect variable?
Do the Honeycomb screens accomplish this ? cant wait for those ... i thnk
Yes and no. The Delta screens are tablet driven. I believe it has a specialized version of Air Manager installed. There two booths were side by side at the Expo and the teams seemed to be working together.
Mr. Ivan, I need info on your eBay panels as I can't find them. Thanks, great video
On ebay search for "13.3 uperfect touch". Looks like they have gone up in price a bit to about 160 each.
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Hello sir, I have done every thing you just talked about I have the AM 4.xx the knobster and XP 12.4 the one thing I can't get to work is the popout so that I can fill the Fram I built using AM Pressing the Alt. key to the right or left of spacebar does nothing (per your instructions) is there some other key I have to use to make this set up work? thanks for your help
Bryson, the above is for MSFS. It looks like you are using XPlane. In that case, just click on the middle of the G1000 screen with your mouse (no additional keypress), and it will pop out, but it won't leave the main monitor, so you must click on that popped out bezel in the upper right corner (it's hard to see), and that will turn the bezel into a window with a white bar on top that you can move to another screen. Let me know if that doesn't work.
Dear Ivan thank for your time. One question, it's not absolutely clear for me how do you "link" the Knops to the GA1000 knobs selection (jellow state). Can you clarify. I've just get the very nice device Loupedeck Live that has 6 Knobs.Thanks
So with the knobster, you plug that in to your computer via USB. Within the parameters of each panel you would enable the Knobster. There are also parameters on how to interact with the screen: touch and/or mouse (must have touch screen for touch to work). From there you either touch the rotary on the screen with your finger or click with the mouse. Once it's highlighted the Knobster will interact with it. Let me know if that doesn't answer your question.
@@IvanSkyFlight thanks, my problem now it's to understand jow to integrate Louoedeck Live with Air Manager. Di you know this device? Thanks gor your time.
@@rossirossi9778 I am familiar with the device, although I don't own one. My understanding is that it has MSFS plug in that turns in to a button box, but I am not sure about Air Manager Integration.
@@IvanSkyFlight thanks for your time
@@rossirossi9778 If you figure it out, please let us know
Hello
I can't see the G1000 on air manager's panels. Were can I download it, can you send me a link to the G1000 download please🙏. I really need it for my touch screens, thank you.
Hello Ivan, i like it how calm and in details you explain stuff in your videos, and maybe you can help me likewise. I too set up 2 additional monitors WIMAXIT 15.6 to pop out the Garmin PFD and MFD and it works just fine with the Bezel overlay. What i dont get to work is the on-touch function. I took care to get me 2 touch screen monitors. They are connected to the PC via HDMI cables and have an additional connection to the PC's USB ports, cause the manual says, that is needed to use the touch functions. In Airmanager, "Mouse & Touch" is enabled too. But it is not working, no response in touching the screens. Any idea what i missed or did wrong? And maybe you got an idea how to prevent the Panel Pop Out Manager to start with MSFS. I dont need it (yet). Take care and have a good time .. Ralf from germany
Does your touch panel work in Windows outside of Air Manager and your flight sim? Also try watching this other video I released a while back: czcams.com/video/uv9170X03rE/video.html
Hello Ivan, thank you so much for your reply. Meanwhile i have seen a lot of other movies and forums, where people talk about problems getting touch screens working. I have seen all yours too, i guess. And no, both monitors are not getting recognized in Windows at all. I connected HDMI input to the PC, an USB-C to USB cable to an USB 3.0 port of a HUB, which is connected to my PC. In Device Manager, the monitors are recognized as monitors, but not as HID-Device. On my Hub, the control lights, which indicate a stable connection, dont lit for both monitors. I think the problem is, that Windows 11 does NOT support external touch screen monitors anymore, which still is implemented in Windows 10. And to complete this now: both monitors accept mouse clicks - the Garmin 1000 bezels work just fine. So i think i will stick to that. Thanks again and have a god time ... Ralf
@@ralfe2212 Windows 11 does work with touch panels. That is what I am using. What are the inputs on the side of your panels. Is your hub a powered hub? Also, if you touch one of your touch panels, does it react on the main screen/display?
The Wimaxit 15.6 has one HDMI input, which is connected to my RTX 3090, and two USB-C connectors. One is connected to a powered USB 3.0 - Hub for the touch screen function. Windows doesnt recognize that. I even connected the second USB-connector to a separate power supply. I switched the USB-C connections, cause the manual says, both inputs are good for touchscreen function and power supply - stil the same.There is no reactions to touch to see, neither on the Wimaxits, nor on the main screen. How do you setup/calibrate your touchscreens, when Win 11 doesnt show that Touch Screen menue in the Control Panel anymore?
On x-plane, when I choose an aircraft, the panels are automatically positioned on the second monitor (configured previously). On MSFS 2020 is this possible or will I have to configure popup windows on the second monitor every time I open the program?
MSFS does not have this functionality. There is a utility called "FancyZones" that apparently comes close, but I have not personally used it.
No not presently. There are some utilities that help a bit but currently none of them provide a solution as easy as what Xplane 11 has. Saying that the Xplane 11 solution is not perfect because they don’t save the size and position on a per aircraft basis which is needed. I hope both sims will update their functionality to provide automatic per aircraft popout placement.
Very cool! I have never used Air Manager. Going to give it a try. But can you bite me some help/advice. I want to use a IPad for now. What do I have to download?
Depends on how you are going to use the iPad. There is some good flexibility here. There is a version of Air Manager that works on iPad. It's really cool, but you won't be able to pop out your G1000 screen like in this video. To do something like that, you will need an app like Duet which allows you to use your iPad as an additional monitor for your computer.
@@IvanSkyFlight thanks, but do I download Air Manager to the desk top or the iPad?
@@baddogdax69 Again, it depends on if you are using your iPad as separate device or as an extended screen. If using as a separate device, you will install the Air Manager app to the iPad, but you won't be able to use the pop out screens from the flight sim on the iPad. I haven't looked at the iPad version in awhile, and I don't know if they have a G1000 option or not for the iPad Air Manager App. I suspect not.
If you are using an app such as Duet which allows you to use the iPad as an extended screen/second monitor for your desktop, then you download and install the desktop version of Air Manager to your PC.
Hi IvanSky, you make this look so simple and I followed closely. At the crucial point (the testing) I found that my monitors although touchscreen were not compatible with my setup. I too am on W11and Air Manager and I wondered if you would kindly share which monitor brand and number you bought from Ebay please?
Trevor, loog up "uperfect touchscreen" on ebay. The prices have gone up since this video was posted. Having said that, before you purchase anything, let's maybe troubleshoot your current setup. Do your external monitors not work as a touchscreen at all? How are they connected to your computer?
@@IvanSkyFlight Hello and thank you so much for your reply. I have seen the Uperfect screens, on Ebay I think. The screens I had were G-Story from Amazon, very similar format, they were touch but following your guide I couldn't get touch so I contacted the makers and they were very helpful, and messages, photos and videos went back and forth. After a week of this they said they couldn't help further and recommended I sent them back for refund which I have done. I put the proelem to Air Manager and Ralph sent me some links explaning 'telling' Windows that they were touch screens which I had no knowledge of, hadn't seen or heard about it in all the videos and texts I had read, not even from the manufactrurers. So I an awaiting new screens that I am again assured that are touch screens.
When they arrive I'll hopefully now have the knowledge to get them working. I had the G-Story ones working but only configured as the principal screen and the makers told me that all the connectioins were correct. So thank you for your help, we await the next chapter! Regards, Trevor.
@@trevorjohnson1526 I have since made a quick video that explains I how I hooked up my external monitors and set them up within Windows. It may or may not be helpful to you. czcams.com/video/uv9170X03rE/video.html
@@IvanSkyFlight Hello again,
That certainly explains the setup perfectly, so thanks again. I await my new monitors ! Trevor.
So I followed your instructions but the only thing different with my set up, is I’m using a second PC to run PFD and MFD monitors. I have air manager setup to see IP address of the PC running the sim and it says it’s connected to FS2020. Only question now is how do I move the image to the touch monitors that are on a different pc. I thought this possible, am I wrong?
That's a good question. To the best of my knowledge, you can't pop out the screens within MSFS and go to another computer that is not running special software. There is the possibility that you could run an app that does allow you to use your second computer as a monitor either wirelessly or with USB. There are options for that for iPads as well. In those cases though you are using the second computer's monitor as if it were connected to your PC.
Can you go full screen on your desktop monitor where you don't see anything but scenery when flying? Thxs
No, but what I normally do is pan up so only the very top of the panel is visible. From my chair I see my pop gauges/G1000 and then then a few inches of panel/dash and then window.
Hi Ivan, I watched up to 5:55 and noticed you have 3 displays with same resolutions, with the LG 43" the native resolution is 3840 x 2160, do you have to resize the display 1 to1920x1080 in order to match with the 2 touch screens? When you start a new blank panel (4:14) is it default to display 1 LG with what resolution? Thank you
The LG is capable of 4K, but I run all three screens at 1080. I have an NVIDIA 2070 Super which is decent, but it's not robust enough run MSFS at 4K along with my other monitors without stuttering. I don't care about FPS, but I don't like stutters. One of these days will upgrade the card.
@@IvanSkyFlight Hi Ivan, I spent so much time to figure the touch feature, I have 2 touch panels 15", I tried to follow step by step on your video, I can only touch on the pilot PFD but not the copilot PFD (the mouse can click and tune though). For the pilot PFD to work I have to set it as main display, unless you have a different trick to make the copilot PFD to work. The way you operate all the buttons and dials look so easy and simple. Can you give me some tips. Thanks
@@dziemvuong5024 1) can you confirm both of your touch screens work as touch screens when your flight sim is turned off? Can you open up a browser and touch on the links and they open as if you were using the mouse? 2) Did you set your second screen up as a the MFD? This was demonstrated in the vide.
@@IvanSkyFlight Hi Ivan, you are guiding me to the right track with 1) tip, It turned out I have to configure touch screen with WIN 10 first. This is my first experience with touch screen and I kept follow the manual , even the tech support kept telling me this :
" When you connect the monitor to the computer and set the monitor to COPY mode, the monitor's touchscreen work normally.If the monitor have in the EXTENDED mode, please set the monitor as the main screen. In the extended mode, the monitor can only be touched if it's set as the main monitor."
Now the system worked beautifully just like in your video. Thank you so much
@@dziemvuong5024 Awesome! Have fun!
Ivan I followed you along until you started talking about other panels which in my opinion is not necessary. My problem was when I clicked on Pilot PFD nothing happened. I didnot create a PFD. What am I missing. Your part till
Think of the G1000 bezels as controllers. They look the same but you will need one to control the PFD and one to control the MFD. The default setting is PFD. So if you setup two bezels without changing that parameter they will both control the PFD and neither will control the MFD. So for the MFD to work you must set a bezel to MFD. Let me know if that is not answering your question.
Hello there and thank for this brilliant video. There is something not clear for me. What is the difference between **Air Manager** that you download (for free) from the Wiki page and **Air Manager for Desktop** from Sim Innoivation websit and that costs 65.00€ ? Thanks in advance.
Vincent, there is a demo version that is free. I am assuming it has limited functions and/or limited time. It's the same program that you would download for Air Manager Desktop. You are given the option to activate after install or use demo mode. Let me know if that's not what you are asking.
@@IvanSkyFlight Thanks a lot Ivan. I'm busy testing it now...
how about the knobs. Where can I find those?
They are sold by the company that develops Air Manager, Sim Innovations. I also think there are other vendors. Search for “knobster”.
Ivan that's a really helpful video! May I ask where did you get the flap and trim indicator? I can't find it in the Air Manager download list. Thanks!
From within Air Manager have your panel opened up and hit "instrument" button with the plus sign. From the search bar enter either "trim" or "flap". Should come right up.
Hi Ivan, a big thank you for that video. I wish to make a G1000 setup like you but in android tablets. I can do that? The process is the same that you showed here. I need to purchase both, pc and android versions? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks a lot
RIght now, I don't think the IOS or Android versions have a G1000 option, but I have not checked in awhile. Having said that, if you are using your tablet as an extended display to the main PC then yes, it can be done. You would only need the PC version. A company called Simionic makes an excellent G1000 iPad app. It's a different setup entirely, and I don't currently use it.
I still can’t get the knobs tee to work in this exact scenario. Any tips?
First, do all of the non-Knobster functions work: Can you use the mouse, and if the screen is a touch screen does that work? Is the Knobster enabled in the panel settings?
Does one have to do the "pop out" of the cockpit items each time the simulator is started or is the pop out save to where initially ported to various monitors?
For MSFS you have to pop out the items each time you load the plane.
@@IvanSkyFlight pop out, resize and position each flight?
@@bneil4059 Correct. It's not like on X-Plane that remembers your pop out placements, but honestly, it only takes about 20-30 seconds to do it.
Is there anyway now to control or even just view the PFD without popping out the window?
I am not entirely sure I follow your question. Without popping out the PFD you can use pan and zoom with mouse, arrow keys, or some type of track IR type device. In terms of controlling the PFD you can use a mouse, especially with a scroll wheel. Does that answer your question? If not let me know and I will try again.
Hi Ivan ,im struggling putting a sim together , I have the switch panels ,radio etc from Saitek ,and also knobster with air manager , i like to use switches as so real but can I combine the two together and use at same time i have a good touch screen 21 in for PDF but thinking off getting another screen for MFD display for navigation etc , I would prob need to get two smaller screens though as mine is as I said 21 in and instruments are actual size and would be tight fit for panel as its same size as Cessna, suppose I could bye a smaller MFD though
It really depends on the space you have. I have used smaller touch screens (13 inch) all the way up to 22 inches. They both worked well and the larger screen did give me more space for Air Manager instruments.
Hi Iván,
Thanks for your vídeos.
I wish to know all the references and where dos you buy the hardware related in this video.
Thanks you
Luis, I purchased my gear from a large variety of places in the United States. It would be too length to list. Recommend using search engine to find the gear. I am not sure what the current availability is. When I purchased some of my kit, I had to really look for things because of supply shortages. Having said that, I am using the Honeycomb Alpha and Bravo for my yoke and throttle. I am using the Thrustmaster TPR rudder pedals. The main monitor is a cheap LG 4K TV. The smaller touch monitors are 13.3 inches and were purchased from Uperfect off of Ebay. I primarily use Microsoft Flight Sim, but do still use Xplane. The gauges are replicated using a program called Air Manager.
@@IvanSkyFlight Thanks a lot for your answer. I only wanted to know about the hardware you usted for the Air manager, especially the knobs and screens.
@@luisfdomartin Look up "uperfect 13.3" or "uperfect 15.6" on ebay for the screens. Make sure you see the word "touch" in the auction title. The knob is a "Knobster" from Sim Innovations. Hope that helps!
@@IvanSkyFlight Hi, again. Sure you did It. I'll search your references!!!
Do u have to set everything up everytime u play msfs. Or foes it know previous saved setup
I have to pop out some of the windows and arrange them. It only takes about 1 minute to arrange 2-3 windows. There is an app that will make it to where it will do it automatically, but I have not used it. (MSFS Pop Out Panel Manager).
Bonjour Comment faite vous pour avoir deux écrans tactiles opérationnels en même temps, pour ma part cela ne marche qu'avec un seul déclaré en écran principal merci de votre aide
You have to setup your touch screens in Windows first. Control panel==>Tablet PC Settings. It will walk you through it from there.
Hi Ivansky, I am using this application (Air Manager) and spacedesk together with two tablets to play with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and have the G1000 on both tablets and increase the realism a bit. It really is a great app! But I have a problem, and that is that when I stream with OBS, it only shows only what I have on the tablets and not the game. I check in game captures and the game is selected... and no!! the game does not come out if not the G1000 that are on the tablets. Any idea what it could be and how to fix it. Thanks for your videos!!!!
If I understand SpaceDesk, it's an application that uses a WiFi connection to connect your PC to a tablet so the tablet can be used as a second screen. When I make a video with OBS I can choose my G1000 screens (which are all connected to my graphics card) using the "Display Capture" under "Sources". OBS can then see everything that's on that display including the MSFS pop out and the Air Manager Bezel. How does OBS see SpaceDesk under "Sources"? Perhaps you can describe the OBS options or perhaps upload a brief video of what you are seeing? Then I can be of more assistance.
i dont have the G1000 in instruments.. so i must buy this or can use the demo version?
If you have the paid version, you should have the G1000. Make sure you have the current version. Sometimes when you search, subcategories will come up, and then you must open that category to see it.