SimBox - An FMC On Your Tablet for PMDG, Fenix & FBW!

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In this video we're checking out SimBox, a piece of software that allows you to run an FMC / MCDU from your Android or iOS tablet. Compatible with PMDG, Fenix and FlyByWire, this is a great way to get an FMC on the go without pinning yourself down to a specific aircraft type.
Many thanks to the developer of SimBox for offering us a free licence so we can check this out on the channel.
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  • @Trouble07maker
    @Trouble07maker13 күн бұрын

    That's looking quite fancy! I'm definitely going to be having a looksie into getting it! Cheers for bringing this to light.

  • @thecommentator6694
    @thecommentator669414 күн бұрын

    Seems like a great app, I'm impressed with how responsive it is! I do keep meaning to get a tablet for this..

  • @AlphaHotelFlightSimulation
    @AlphaHotelFlightSimulation12 күн бұрын

    Very cool app with alot of uses, and a very nice overivew of how to install and use. Thank you!

  • @royvankan2723
    @royvankan272314 күн бұрын

    How cool is that. It works with the 777! And it works very good. Thanks AirNOTT and Flyingart, I purchased an 8" Android tablet purely for Simbox which was as expensive as one Winwing MCDU/FMS. It has the perfect screensize for showing these things.

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    13 күн бұрын

    Ah cool, yeah I keep thinking an 8” droid might be the play. Maybe a Lenovo M8

  • @royvankan2723

    @royvankan2723

    13 күн бұрын

    @@AirNOTT What a coincidence. That is exactly the one I purchased. It is a bit of a slow tablet but for only this kind of use. It works well

  • @davidballard9530
    @davidballard953014 күн бұрын

    I've been using SimBox with the Fenix and an iPad for quite a while and it works really well. I've never had an issue with it.

  • @jay-rus4437

    @jay-rus4437

    14 күн бұрын

    Why use SimBox when fenix already has the ability to use remote mcdu etc? Or am I mistaken?

  • @Stringbean421

    @Stringbean421

    14 күн бұрын

    @@jay-rus4437 He does already mention that in the video.

  • @davidballard9530

    @davidballard9530

    14 күн бұрын

    @@jay-rus4437 Because SimBox does more than provide the MCDU - lights, APU etc.

  • @NoelKerns

    @NoelKerns

    10 күн бұрын

    @@jay-rus4437 - Because Simbox was available before Block 2 Fenix, when the built-in remote MCDU was added.

  • @deepredson
    @deepredson13 күн бұрын

    Really instructive, as usual. Many thank you's. Barty

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    13 күн бұрын

    Anytime, Barty! 🫡

  • @flyingart1079
    @flyingart107914 күн бұрын

    Hi 👋🏻 Thank you for your video 🙏 MD-11 is planned of course, hopefully sooner than later. From my experience - iPad tablets are the best for SimBox. New ones of course. Everything should work great on Android, too. It’s just my personal opinion. Cheers 🫡

  • @BenDeMarco-qr4dq
    @BenDeMarco-qr4dq14 күн бұрын

    I got this already. Advice, make sure you dont have to continuously worry about it being out of charge. So set it up in a sort of semi permanent setup with a charger plugged in.

  • @brianharris1830

    @brianharris1830

    13 күн бұрын

    Absolute requirement

  • @707liner8
    @707liner814 күн бұрын

    Great looking product. I tend to mainly fly the FBW A32NX, and have used an old Android tablet for the FMC, which works really well, although I would like a tactile feel that a touchscreen can't provide. That said, if they provide support for the MD-11, I would probably buy it given it already supports the 777. Re using SimBox for other functions such as knob and dial controls, I have a Behringer X-Touch Mini that works really well and provides that tactile element. Once I get my hands on the MD-11 or 777, I'll see if there's a way to interrogate the sim variables to access via Axis-and-Ohs that can then control the X-Touch.

  • @rockyjetproject1345
    @rockyjetproject134514 күн бұрын

    I own the Cockpit Simulator hardware 737 CDU and it’s great. I use it with all PMDG aircraft but if this application you reviewed would support inibuilds A300 or the TFDI MD-11, I would buy it in a heartbeat. I hope it will in the future. Great video, my friend.

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    The dev commented last night and said MD11 is in the works 🙂

  • @jonVW67
    @jonVW6714 күн бұрын

    Not used Simbox, but I highly recommend "Airtrack NG" on an ipad for simulating 737 / Airbus. I use this on every flight, as you can run your ipad in split screen mode and have the 737 Artificial Horizon/ speed etc on the left, and the moving Navigation flight plan with all the waypoints on the right. You can switch on live traffic (you can even add the call signs) , and also terrain map over the flight leg plan, it looks fantastic. No need for other gadgets. The flight plan you can import from Simbrief. You also have MCP/ Radio displays. Developers are also very helpful . I am not in an way connected, but just want other MSFS fans to give it a try. Maybe you can review Airtrack NG too.

  • @Ivan-SKULL-666

    @Ivan-SKULL-666

    12 күн бұрын

    cant find any info on Airtrack NG. can you provide link or info? thanks

  • @Not_Lewis
    @Not_Lewis14 күн бұрын

    This is really neat. I noticed the app supports radio manipulation. How seamless is radio tuning in the 737 with the app?

  • @mcduffrobert
    @mcduffrobert14 күн бұрын

    Can this be used on a touch screen monitor. I have 2-7” touch monitors that I use for the Longitude GTC’s. Can I drag to those.?

  • @cleverdom1230
    @cleverdom12307 күн бұрын

    Yoo you should give us a list of your fav routes, i am really running out of ideas about good flight routes haha

  • @jdub4221
    @jdub42219 күн бұрын

    Wonder if it’s less intensive on resources than using the FBW simbridge. Also, just found the channel, great stuff!

  • @flightlinevr6302
    @flightlinevr630213 күн бұрын

    Is that comparable to WebFMC for X-Plane? Seems to have additional features, but not supporting that many X-Plane aircraft.

  • @pefmannocommentary
    @pefmannocommentary10 күн бұрын

    FYI: fbw has this feature built in and free of charge using their simbridge software

  • @TrinitysTalons

    @TrinitysTalons

    5 күн бұрын

    he said this like 3 times

  • @brianharris1830
    @brianharris183013 күн бұрын

    I’d like to see Simbox make a template for the E-Jets CRJ also

  • @Test-Pilot1194
    @Test-Pilot119410 күн бұрын

    It’s strange, for me, the fmc/mcdu doesn’t even show as an option. Even in administrator mode. Says it’s disabled. Any suggestions? Thanks.

  • @JohnDH1977
    @JohnDH19774 күн бұрын

    It is the only thing I would have done different on the 787. The 2 FMCs on the lower DU should have been touchscreens. If the screen is worn out, the airline can just replace it.

  • @stevepauley1200
    @stevepauley120014 күн бұрын

    Now I have a question, does this cause a hit to the FPS since you popped out the screen as with the G1000's

  • @lupo_aim

    @lupo_aim

    13 күн бұрын

    Yes, atleast in most cases. Some say they dont notice it, but not noticing it isnt meaning its not there… yes, popout windows will impact fps. There was/is a workaround tho, but its a bit unconvenient, you have to connect a second monitor to the mainboard hdmi/dp port and use the pop out window on that one monitor…

  • @mykdor
    @mykdor14 күн бұрын

    Might have to check this out. Unrelated question but what make,model and size monitor are you using? How’s the performance?

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    13 күн бұрын

    For now, I’m on an entry level 43” LG TV. Not ideal as it lacks variable refresh rate, but I really enjoy the size for my seating potision. And it looks great at 4K

  • @mykdor

    @mykdor

    13 күн бұрын

    @@AirNOTT thanks for the reply. I’ve been looking at various 55” oled recommendations for gaming/msfs.

  • @ea-tt
    @ea-tt7 күн бұрын

    I have a massive fps drop in my setup when opening a sub window from fs2020, so sadly not for me

  • @lourencocoelho6629
    @lourencocoelho662914 күн бұрын

    Can I use this on an iPhone?

  • @gregorymckenna6609
    @gregorymckenna66099 күн бұрын

    Does it impact performance?

  • @HowlingCrazy
    @HowlingCrazy14 күн бұрын

    I use Axis and ohs software and fmc/cud on tablet.

  • @PERCYxyz

    @PERCYxyz

    14 күн бұрын

    I have this also - works like an absolute charm,

  • @elpiloto100
    @elpiloto10014 күн бұрын

    This is a good recommendation. I have been looking for something external to control my FMC/MCDU, since that probably the panel that I touch the most during a flight. Are you able to get a discount code for us from the developer?

  • @Seb851s

    @Seb851s

    14 күн бұрын

    *CDU not FMC ...

  • @g_pazzini
    @g_pazzini13 күн бұрын

    FBW already has tablet MCDU feature through Simbridge module.

  • @JayMarsh7

    @JayMarsh7

    13 күн бұрын

    So does Fenix through connecting the EFB to an external device.

  • @rostamanFoSho
    @rostamanFoSho12 күн бұрын

    That's prett nifty, but I think I'll wait for the hardware MCDU that I saw them demo at the sim conference, and it costs under 200 USD!

  • @200667tex

    @200667tex

    11 күн бұрын

    Ciao, hai un link? Dove posso trovarlo? Grazie

  • @200667tex

    @200667tex

    11 күн бұрын

    Hello, do you a link? Where can i find it?

  • @Dutch_Pancake
    @Dutch_Pancake5 күн бұрын

    This looks really good. Too bad there's no A300-600 version out there. That's the plane I fly the most.

  • @richardcarter5404
    @richardcarter540414 күн бұрын

    Thanks for this, It is nice one license can do multiple aircraft. I have been using AviaServer on the PMDG 737 & 777. You do need a separate license for each aircraft though and from memory I think they are around $13. Works really well on my iPad mini 5th gen. For the Fenix I use the built in remote MCDU feature.

  • @matthilt
    @matthilt6 күн бұрын

    Commenting for the 2fa for the Live Stream win.

  • @gibboireland
    @gibboireland12 күн бұрын

    Fps hits are to be noted with this due to opening a second window. Common MsFs issue.

  • @SuperRobread
    @SuperRobread8 күн бұрын

    Steve job fan boi!

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    8 күн бұрын

    Quiet, you!

  • @Deyan_B_Travels
    @Deyan_B_Travels13 күн бұрын

    Could I use this on my android smartphone?

  • @zacherius137

    @zacherius137

    3 күн бұрын

    Andwhatnow?

  • @gamesmore9169
    @gamesmore916914 күн бұрын

    Where i can buy mip 320 mcdu for 129,95 $ only?

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    Winwing, but I don’t think they’re out yet

  • @gamesmore9169

    @gamesmore9169

    14 күн бұрын

    @@AirNOTT As a matter of fact. You won't find anything on the product page and alternatives cost from around $800.

  • @rostamanFoSho
    @rostamanFoSho11 күн бұрын

    Nice! Also, it's Airbus MCDU and Boeing *CDU*, not "FMC".

  • @razorseal
    @razorseal14 күн бұрын

    I was sold until I learned you need to pop out the window. It won't work with the lossless scaling app then I don't think.

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    Oh yeah maybe, I hadn’t considered that

  • @AviationGamingINC.
    @AviationGamingINC.14 күн бұрын

    Will it be compatible with the Xbox? Also when’s the release date?

  • @Tutel21952

    @Tutel21952

    14 күн бұрын

    Dont think so

  • @AviationGamingINC.

    @AviationGamingINC.

    14 күн бұрын

    @@Tutel21952 dang it

  • @DasPenguin85
    @DasPenguin8513 күн бұрын

    Seems like an AviaCDU with a lot of extra steps.

  • @iknowcraft
    @iknowcraft14 күн бұрын

    Oh wait this was only 32 mins ago lol

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    Hot off the press!

  • @Nonsensical-01
    @Nonsensical-015 күн бұрын

    I know this is off topic but landing competition (day 1, asking)

  • @Nonsensical-01

    @Nonsensical-01

    4 күн бұрын

    Day 2 asking

  • @jordydejong1784
    @jordydejong178414 күн бұрын

    i think its nice but i dont will use itt good vid btw

  • @rezaomar3397
    @rezaomar339714 күн бұрын

    fenix and fly by wire have built in features that let you use an external tablet already

  • @thecommentator6694

    @thecommentator6694

    14 күн бұрын

    Which he mentions in the video..

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    Yep, this was covered in the video

  • @rezaomar3397

    @rezaomar3397

    14 күн бұрын

    @@AirNOTT my bad somehow missed that

  • @willh1827

    @willh1827

    8 күн бұрын

    Said that in minute 3 of the video. Brah

  • @koloinflight3799
    @koloinflight37998 күн бұрын

    I can't recommend it. With FENIX and PMDG B777 this programme fires 8 - 10 FPS. Too bad but I don't use it anymore

  • @SavageBambi
    @SavageBambi14 күн бұрын

    why would i do that? makes no sense.

  • @AirNOTT

    @AirNOTT

    14 күн бұрын

    Do what?

  • @gibboireland
    @gibboireland12 күн бұрын

    Fps hits are to be noted with this due to opening a second window. Common Msfs issue.

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