I'm just getting started with gauge programming and would like to program something useful while I climb the learning curve.I'll write it and release it as freeware of course.Can someone recommend a type of gauge that people really need?I was thinking along the lines of moving map, GPS or FMC gauges but there are so many of them out there already, right?Something that is used in a popular aircraft.Or maybe a freeware replacement for a commercial gauge?I was thinking of possibly one of the Garmin panel mount gauges but don't know which one's are commonly used.The Garmin Apollo MX20 is not too complex (it's just a moving map display - no navigation features like VOR, ILS, etc)The GNS 530 is probably too complex.Ideas ... I need ideas!I'm sure you guys won't dissapoint me. :DPaul

How about a some nice fuel transfer gauges, fuel dump, etc

>How about a some nice fuel transfer gauges, fuel dump, etcThat's an idea but fuel transfer gauges are very aircraft specific.Which aircraft?Paul

Hi Paul,I personally would be very happy with a FUELDUMP.GAU for the Boeing 767-300.If possible with transparant bitmaps, only clickspots, where you can press to open the left and right valves and start emptying the center tank at a rate of about 1200 kg/min with center pumps on and 600 kg/min with center pumps off.See for more technical and visual details:http://www.smartcockpit.com/andhttp://www.meriweather.com/767/767_main.htmlRegards,Jan

How about a simulation of the Ryan TCAD traffic gauge. that is something all us Smaller plane drivers would love to have.Brian

>How about a simulation of the Ryan TCAD traffic gauge. that>is something all us Smaller plane drivers would love to have.>>BrianNow there's a nice idea.Which model and what options/package?Ryan TCAD 9900B/BX System ($15,900 - $20,200)http://www.avionix.com/images/9900BX_Disp.jpgRyan MHD (Multi-Hazard Display) with the 9900BX TAS ($28,590)http://www.avionix.com/images/RYAN-MHD.jpgHmmm ... that MHD looks so nice ...Paul

My vote for the MHD modelBrian

You may Consider the Monroy ATD 200 an option then:http://library.avsim.net/esearch.php?DLID=...CatID=fs2002gaufor FS2002 only, and a FS2004 version should not be too long to appear!