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X-Plane Simulation Systems Consulting & Cockpit Integration
Specialist hourly remote consulting for X-Plane users, home cockpit builders, and advanced flight simulation environments. This service focuses on diagnosis, integration, calibration, and system-level troubleshooting of complex simulator setups, including hardware interfaces, aircraft systems, and software interactions. Support is delivered remotely via remote support tool.
Typical engagements include:
- Aircraft system integration and malfunction analysis (e.g., Toliss/Zibo data flow issues)
- X-Plane configuration and dataref mapping
- Hardware interface configuration (CPFlight, OpenCockpits, CockpitSonic, Skalarki, I/O modules, custom controllers)
- Calibration of throttle systems, potentiometers, and control inputs
- Plugin interaction and conflict resolution
- Simulator stability and performance diagnostics
- Multi-system cockpit integration and communication issues
- Control logic and input/output system behavior correction
Terms of service (excerpt, see full ToS here)
Scope of Consulting
This service covers system-level simulation and cockpit integration topics, including:
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X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12 system configuration
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Aircraft integration and avionics behavior (Toliss and similar aircraft)
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Hardware interface systems (OpenCockpits, custom I/O solutions)
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Control calibration and input/output mapping
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Dataref architecture and logic troubleshooting
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Plugin compatibility and system stability
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Networked cockpit configurations
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Multi-machine simulator architectures
Service Exclusions
The following services are explicitly excluded from this consulting offering:
- Immersive Display Pro or projection/screen alignment systems
- Physical hardware repair, soldering, or electrical modification
- Manufacturer warranty claims or vendor-level support
- Reverse engineering of closed proprietary systems without available interfaces
Onsite Consulting
Onsite consulting is available by prior arrangement for complex simulator installations, advanced cockpit builds, and situations requiring direct technical assistance.
Onsite Rates and Expenses
- Onsite consulting: according to selected price model
- Travel-related expenses are reimbursed separately, including transportation, tolls, and accommodation where required.
- Net travel time: €60 per hour
Definition of Net Travel Time
Net travel time is defined as the actual door-to-door travel duration required to reach the client's location and return. Time spent resting or in accommodation between travel segments is excluded.
Billing Policy
- Stated price is value per hour
- Minimum billing unit: 15 minutes
- Time is billed in 15-minute increments thereafter
Emergency consulting
All requests on weekends or public holidays are classified as Priority Emergency consulting. Out-of-hours requests may also be classified as emergency at discretion depending on urgency and operational impact.
Emergency consulting has a surcharge of 50% on top of the billed hours, 1 hour of emergency consulting is therefore billed as 1½ hours of standard consulting
Languages
Consulting is available in the following native languages:
- English
- German
- Portuguese
All other languages are supported through automated translation tools. While every effort is made to ensure clear communication, technical precision may vary when using translated communication.
Engagement Process
- Initial description of the technical issue and simulator setup
- Preliminary assessment and estimated consulting effort
- Scheduling of the remote consulting session
- Secure remote connection via AnyDesk, TeamViewer, or RustDesk
- Live diagnosis, troubleshooting, and resolution
- Optional follow-up notes and configuration guidance
Availability
Remote consulting is available worldwide, regardless of your location or simulator configuration.
Onsite consulting is available subject to location, scheduling, and technical feasibility.