F-16CJ widescreen Superpit version 1.4 , released Sep 2007, revised may 2008

 

Installation instructions:  2D/3D Cockpit in 1920 x 1200 resolution for Falcon 4.0: Allied Force

F-16CJ widescreen cockpit installation
For the best ( and tested) installation result a fresh F4:AF install is recommended. However it is possible that it will install ok on an existing install.   
Step 1  Run the F16CJ_widescreen_v1.4 installer and wait until the installer is completely finished.
Step 2  Run Falcon 4.0:Allied Force and select in the UI under 'graphics' the cockpit 'Aeyes'
Step 3 Set your resolution to a widescreen mode and select an F-16CJ to fly


F-16CJ widescreen v1.4 over an v1.2 cockpit installation
Step 1  Run the F16CJ_widescreen_v1.4 installer
Step 2  Select ‘Reinstall everything’ and wait until the installer is completely finished.
Step 3 Run Falcon 4.0:Allied Force and select in the UI under 'graphics' the cockpit 'Aeyes'
Step 4 Set your resolution to a widescreen mode and select an F-16CJ to fly


F-16CJ widescreen v1.4 over an v1.3 cockpit installation
Step 1  Run the F16CJ_widescreen_v1.3 installer
Step 2  Select ‘Check for updates’ and wait until the installer is completely finished.
Step 3 Select an F-16CJ to fly

F-16CJ widescreen Superpit features: 
General info
- Included are a 2D cockpit and matching 3D cockpit in one installer
- The 2D pit is completely revised and an also be used at lower resolutions, it will automatically be scaled down.
- When not flying in 1920x1200 resolution but autoscaled, it is possible that switches have minor misalignments 
- The 3D pit model has had some very minor adjustments from the default pit, ACESII pitots turned and ICP a little closer to the pilot.
- The 3D pit has completely new textures
Cockpit views
- Included are a 2D cockpit and matching 3D cockpit in one installer
- Shift -1 enables a HUD only view with MFD data separated on the screen
- Shift-2 enables a 2D cockpit for homepitbuilders, it only shows HUD/indexers and wings, you can not look down.
Note: Do not switch with Shift-2 in downward views in the normal cockpit, but in the default or upper views 
Nothing bad will happen but MFD's and HUD/RWR will be off
Flying at night: 
- You can enable backlit panels with a turning knob on the INT LTS panel at the right
- You can enable instruments lights with a turning knob on the INT LTS panel at the right
Tacan/map
-Clicking down 2 times from the default view show the reference views for TACAN selection and a map.
-Clicking down further show the continued reference views for TACAN selection and a map.
- Clicking upwards brings you back in the cockpit
Kneeboard
- The right knee has a set of browsable checklists, present are a complete rampstart checklist,  refuelling checklist, AA/AAA threat list, formations info.  Browsing is done by left and right clicking. Note that there are more 'clicks' than views, so browse backwards when you see the front cover again.
-Rampstart
- A full rampstart is possible, checklist on the right knee in the sim.
-Extra functionality
Some extra switches are included, canopy open/close switch, chaff/flare slap switch, browsable checklists, instruments/backlit panel lighting. 
Credits for this add-on:
- Homercide for the excellent !  installer and all his help in general.
- Nikos Eystratiou for his updated TACAN lists
- Trynian for his updated 3D cockpit model
- Rufus Parson for testing
- My wife and kids for allowing me to invest time in the project
Aeyes, cockpits.nl