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SOLO AIRLINER
USER’S MANUAL
Rev. 2.0 - May 2022

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. IN THE BOX..........................................................................3
2. HARDWARE SETUP
. CONNECTING TO PC.............................................
. ADJUSTING MAGNETIC LABELS ........................
3. SOFTWARE SETUP
. INTERFACE WITH PC..............................................
. BOEING  ADD-ON............................................
4. START UP
. ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES...
. START UP PROCEDURES......................................
5. SELECTION OF PANEL TYPE.............................................9
6. ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
. START & STOP FOR PISTON ENGINES..............
. START & STOP FOR TURBOPROP ENGINES...
. START & STOP FOR TURBOFAN (B-)
ENGINES- ONLY PreparD.........................................
7. AEROSOFT B-737 ADD ON............................................17
8. CONNECTING MULTIPE SOLO AIRLINER IN THE SAME
NETWORK..............................................................................19
9. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................20
10. REMOTE ASSISTANCE...................................................23
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................24

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1. IN THE BOX
A) SOLO Airliner Panel
B) Power strip
C) Network cable (Ethernet)
D) Magnetic labels for Turboprop
E) Magnetic labels Boeing  pack
F) Quick Start Guide
It is important to save all parts you are not going to use in case
you need them in the future.
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2. HARDWARE SETUP
2.1 CONNECTING TO PC
The SOLO AIRLINER has been developed to be pluggable to
any standard Windows computer. After placing the panel on
the surface it will rest, connect all the power plugs from the
back of the SOLO AIRLINER to the provided multiple power
socket (B). Now connect the multiple power socket (B) to a -
VAC outlet.
You now have two options to connect the SOLO AIRLINER to
the computer running the flight simulation software; through
direct or LAN network connection. Independently of the
option you use, you will need to plug one end of the provided
Ethernet cable (C) to the back of the SOLO AIRLINER. The LAN
connector socket of the SOLO AIRLINER is found in the mini-
computer within the device, displayed below.
OPTION A: LAN Network Connection (Recommended)
Connect an Ethernet cable between the SOLO AIRLINER and
router, and another from your PC to the router as displayed
below.
Ethernet
cable (C)
Remote Connection is not available through Direct
Connection, given panel has no internet connection
using this method.
Ethernet
cable (C)
Ethernet cable
(not provided)
OPTION B: Direct Connection
Connect the Ethernet cable (C) between your SOLO AIRLINER
and your PC as displayed in the next diagram.

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2.2 ADJUSTING MAGNETIC LABELS
ACCORDING TO AIRCRAFT TYPE
The SOLO AIRLINER is a multifuncion panel, and some
switches change their function depending on whether the
selected aircraft is a piston, turboprop or jet. The panel
incorporates two sets of magnetic labels, shown in following
images, which allow you to change the designation of each
switch and rotary switch to match the correct functionality.
The default designation of the switches and rotary switches
(without the magnetic labels) is for piston engine aircraft.
• Magnetic label pack for turboprop aircraft:
To apply the turboprop or Boeing  magnetic labels (D&E),
simply place them over the SOLO AIRLINER in their correct
location, as displayed in the image below.
• Magnetic label pack for Boeing 737 aircraft:

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3. SOFTWARE SETUP
3.1 INTERFACE WITH PC
To interact with your PC, the SOLO AIRLINER requires installing
some additional software to your PC depending on the flight
simulation software you use. The SOLO AIRLINER is compatible
with MSFS, PreparD and X-Plane /.
MSFS and Prepar3D
To set up the SOLO AIRLINER with MSFS or Prepar3D, you will
need to install VFConnect, the software developed by Virtual
Fly to enable interaction between our flight pannels and PCs,
and FSUIPC. You can download these from the following links:
• VFConnect: https://downloads.virtual-fly.com/
software/vfconnect/latest/vfconnect.exe
• FSUIPC: http://www.fsuipc.com/
If you already have FSUIPC installed, skip this step. During the
installation, a registration window will appear, which you must
ignore by selecting "Not Now". Restart MSFS/PreparD after
the installation is complete.
X-Plane /
To set up the SOLO AIRLINER with X-Plane 11/12, you only
need to install the VFConnect version suitable for X-Plane
11/12. You can download it from the following link:
"VFConnect3-Xplane" might not work properly
if DatRefTool plugin is installed and activated in
X-Plane 11/12. If you are using this plugin, make sure
to deactivate it before using the SOLO AIRLINER.
3.2 BOEING 737 (ONLY Prepar3D) ADD-ON
To run the SOLO AIRLINER with the B737 panel, you must
install the server B- "aeroServer" in the computer
running PreparD. To do so, click on the following link and
follow the steps for the installation: http://www.aerosoft.com.
au/aerosoft_australia/home.html.
• VFConnect_XP: https://downloads.virtual-fly.com/
software/vfconnect/latest/vfconnect_xp.exe
The aerosystem737 avionics software license add-
on for the SOLO AIRLINER costs 49$. Without he
license, you won't be able to fly the B737 in the
SOLO AIRLINER.

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4. START UP
4.1 ACTIVATING PROCEDURES
1. Start your preferred flight simulation software (MSFS,
Prepar3D or X-Plane 11/12).
2. Press the push button (a) indicated below to start the
"Windows" operating system of the SOLO AIRLINER' mini
computer.
The device will be ready to operate after about  seconds,
when you will see the "SELECT PANEL TYPE SCREEN"
displayed in the next image picture. Follow "PANEL
SELECTION (ACCORDING TO AIRCRAFT)" from section  to
select the panel from the aircraft you wish to fly
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The SOLO AIRLINER must not be disconnected
while the programs are loading. Doing so might
cause problems with booting in the future.
3. Execute the VFConnect version that corresponds to
the simulation software running. If the Windows firewall is
activated, a warning permission to communicate with networks
might appear. You must click "Allow Access" to enable the
connection between the SOLO AIRLINER and the computer.
Depending on the flight simulation software you use, the
connection time will vary.

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The SOLO AIRLINER' screen also displays if the simulation
software and panel are communicating successfully, as
displayed below:
• Connected: Your device is ready to fly.
• Searching…: There is a communication failure between
the MFS/PD and the SOLO AIRLINER. Refer to
Chapter  "Troubleshooting".
If you have issues establishing the connection between the
SOLO AIRLINER and your computer, please contact Virtual
Fly's Technical support at support@virtual-fly.com.
4.2 DEACTIVATING PROCEDURES
Press the push button (a) of the SOLO AIRLINER's mini
computer to stop the "Windows" operating system. Wait until
everything is stopped before unplugging the SOLO AIRLINER
(b) The plugin is connected
to MSFS / PreparD / X-Plane
and SOLO AIRLINER
The VFConnect software window will look like (a) below if it
is not yet connected, and like (b) if a connection has been
established succesfully between computer and SOLO
AIRLINER.
(a) The plugin is searching
for MSFS/PreparD/X-Plane
/ and SOLO AIRLINER
If using X-Plane 11/12, VFConnect will not show a
"Connected" status until a flight has been loaded.

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The aircraft best suited to be flown using the SOLO AIRLINER
are those that MSFS, Prepar3D or X-Plane 11/12 incorporates
by default. However, planes from P3D CARENADO have been
tested and have yielded good results.
In the previous image you can see the SOLO AIRLINER has
a "GENERIC" option for each aircraft type ( in total). On
each "GENERIC" option ,you can select the full scale of the
speedometer "Airspeed Range" and the type of instrument
indication of direction "Directional Indicator".
To set up the SOLO AIRLINER with the aircraft you wish to fly,
you must:
• Select the corresponding Gauges Panel to desired
aircraft
• Place the corresponding magnetic labels
5. PANEL SELECTION (ACCORDING TO
AIRCRAFT)
The SOLO AIRLINER has been designed to operate and
display instruments for single and twin engine planes of
both piston, turboprop and turbofan aircraft. The following
picture shows that some aircraft have their own customised
panel, such as the C-172, Mooney, B-58. etc. There are also
customizable panels labelled as "GENERIC" to simulate other
aircraft.
The Boeing 737 option is only compatible with
Prepar3D flight simulation software.
Before selecting the B737 panel, you must already
have the Boeing 737 aircraft selected in Prepar3D
with the flight loaded. Failing to do so will make
some indicators work incorrectly.

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. If you have chosen a "GENERIC" panel, a "Generic panel
OPTIONS" menu will automatically open and enable you
to select your preferences regarding Airspeed Range and
Directional Indicator, as seen in the following image.
. Push the "Start selected panel" button shown below and
the panel will automatically show the gauges and indicators
correspondoing to your selection.
SELECTING INDICATORS PANEL
The SOLO AIRLINER incorporates a " touchscreen, so you
must manage it with your fingers. Follow the steps described
below:
. Select the label that corresponds to the aircraft you wish to
fly in the simulation software. If there isn't a customized label
for the desired aircraft, select the "GENERIC" corresponding
to the aircraft's engine type. For instance, if aircraft selected
in simulation software is "Beechcraft King Air ", you must
select the "GENERIC" button from the "TURBOPROP- Twin
Engine" menu.

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6. ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURES
The following procedures are indicated by Virtual Fly to start
the plane using the SOLO AIRLINER in the simplest fashion.
6.1 START & STOP FOR PISTON ENGINES
START PISTON ENGINES- MSFS
1. Pull on the PARKING BREAKE.
2. Move the MIXTURE lever to RICH position.
3. Move the PROP RPM lever to HIGH position.
4. Move the POWER lever to IDLE position.
. Switch on the BAT switch.
. Switch on the two MAGNETO L ENG "L" and "R" switches.
. Push the red START button on the left to start the engine.
. Once engine is running, switch on the left L ALT switch to
charge the battery.
. Switch on M. AVIONICS switch.
These procedures have started the engine if the selected
aircraft is a single-engine, or the left engine if it is a twin-
engine aircraft.
Never use these procedures for pilot training or for real
aviation.
If you are flying a twin-engine aircraft, you must carry out
indications 6, 7 and 8 again to start the right engine.
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The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when starting the piston engine.

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STOP PISTON ENGINES- MSFS
1. Pull on the PARKING BREAKE.
2. Move the MIXTURE lever to CUTOFF position.
. Switch o M. AVIONICS switch.
4. Switch o the ALT switch(es).
5. Switch o the MAGNETO switch(es).
6. Switch o the BAT switch.
The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when stopping the piston engine.
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2
4
5
3
6
START & STOP PISTON ENGINES- X-Plane /
To start and stop a piston engine aircraft in X-Plane 11/12,
please refer to the selected aircraft's Pilot Operating Manual.
This can be found instide the corresponding aircraft's folder
within: X-Plane 11/12\Aircraft\Laminar Research. Once the Pilot
Operating Manual of the corresponding aircraft is open, locate
the "Checklists" section and follow the detailed instructions
for starting and stopping the engines.

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6.2 START & STOP FOR TURBOPROP ENGINES
START PISTON ENGINES- MSFS
1. Pull on the PARKING BREAKE.
2. Move the MITURE lever to RICH position.
3. Move the PROP RPM lever to HIGH position.
4. Move the POWER lever to IDLE position.
. Switch on the BAT switch.
. Switch on the L ENG START switch.
. The turbine will begin to rotate, after about - seconds
activate FUEL VALVE “LEFT”.
. Once the engine is running, switch o the L ENG START
switch.
. Switch on the GEN  switch to charge the batteries.
. Switch on M. AVIONICS switch.
. Switch on EFIS POWER
These procedures have started the engine if the selected
aircraft is a single-engine, or the left engine if it is a twin-
engine aircraft.
Before activating GEN, do not forget to disable START.
If you don't, the generator will not charge the batteries.
The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when starting the turboprop engine.
5 1
4
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7 11

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STOP TURBOPROP ENGINES- MSFS
1. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE.
. Switch o the FUEL VALVES switch.
3. Switch o the M. AVIONICS switch.
4. Switch o the GEN switch.
5. Switch o the HYD. PUMP switch.
6. Switch o the BAT switch.
The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when stopping the turboprop engine.
START & STOP TURBOPROP ENGINES- X-Plane /
To start and stop a turboprop engine aircraft in X-Plane 11/12,
please refer to the selected aircraft's Pilot Operating Manual.
This can be found instide the corresponding aircraft's folder
within: X-Plane 11/12\Aircraft\Laminar Research. Once the Pilot
Operating Manual of the corresponding aircraft is open, locate
the "Checklists" section and follow the detailed instructions
for starting and stopping the engines.
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5 2

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6.3 START & STOP FOR TURBOFAN (B-737)
ENGINES- ONLY Prepar3D
PreparD: START TURBOFAN ENGINES
In this type of engine, RPM and PROP mixture levers are not
used. However, MIXTURE lever must be outside of the CUTOFF
area.
1. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE.
2. Move the POWER lever to IDLE position.
. Switch on the BAT switch.
. Switch on the L ENG START switch.
. The left turbine will begin to rotate. When the N indicator
reaches a value of ., activate FUEL VALVE “LEFT”.
. Once the engine is running, switch o the L ENG START
switch.
. Switch on the GEN  switch to charge the batteries.
. Switch on L ENG "HYD PUMP" to activate the hydraulic
systems.
. Switch on M. AVIONICS switch.
These procedures have started the engine if the selected
aircraft is a single-engine, or the left engine if it is a twin-
engine aircraft.
Before activating GEN, do not forget to disable START.
If you don't, the generator will not charge the batteries.
The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when starting the turboprop engine.
5 1
4
86 23
109
7 11

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PreparD: STOP TURBOFAN ENGINES
. Pull on the PARKING BRAKE.
. Switch o the FUEL VALVES switches.
. Switch o the M. AVIONICS switch.
. Switch o the GEN switch.
. Switch o the HYD PUMP switch.
. Switch o the BAT switch.
The diagram below shows the position of every switch in the
SOLO AIRLINER along with the step that corresponds to their
application when starting the turboprop engine.
1
4 6 3
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A flight plan like below has to appear:
After the take-o, you can activate the AUTOPILOT by pressing
“CMD” key and then “LNAV” to follow the route.
7. AEROSOFT B-737 ADD-ON
If you have purchased the license and installed the Aerosoft
B737 add-on for your SOLO AIRLINER, follow the link below to
see several tutorials where you can learn how to get the most
out of this software: http://www.aerosoft.com.au/aerosoft_
australia/home.html.
Below is basic information for you to generate a flight plan
through the FMC-CDU of the B and fly it through the
autopilot. Here we show a simple example of how to enter a
flight plan from "Los Angeles, runway L" to "San Francisco":
Before beginning, place the plane in the L runway of the
KLAX “Los Angeles” Airport.
• Press on RTE key, it appears the RTE / screen like the
figure.
• Type KLAX and place it in ORIGIN “L”.
• Type L and place it in RUNWAY “L”.
• Type KSFO and place it in DEST “R”.
• Press the “NEXT PAGE” key, it appears the RTE / screen
like the figure bellow-right.
• Type MERMA and place it in TO “R”.
• Type SFO and place it in TO “R”.
• Type V and replace DIRECT “L”.
• Press ACTIVATE “R”.
• Press on “EXEC” key.

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Most basic functions of the buttons on the autopilot can be
activated from the Radiostack, The diagram below shows the
link between Radiostack buttons and buttons on the autopilot.
To check the operation of the Radiostack, check out the
Radiostack User's manual in: https://downloads.virtual-fly.com/
docs/vub/latest/radiostack_user's_manual_rev1.0.pdf.

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Anomaly Possible Cause Solution
INDICATOR PANEL
DISPLAYS "FS STATUS:
Searching..."
Network cable nº  is not connected. Check connection of network cable nº  between SOLO and MFS
/ PD / X-Plane computer.
MFS / PD / X-Plane is not running. Execute MFS / PD / X-Plane.
FSUIPC is not installed (MFS/PD). Install FSUIPC. See Chapter .
“VFConnect.exe” or “VFConnect-
Xplane.exe” is not executed.
Execute “VFConnect-Xplane.exe” on the MSF / PD / X-Plane
computer.
“VFConnect.exe” or “VFConnect-
Xplane.exe” started incorrectly.
Only one of “VFConnect” or “VFConnect-Xplane” can be execu-
ted at the same time, be sure that you are executed the version
that corresponds on your simulation software. “VFConnect” will
only work with MFS/PD and VFConnect-Xplane will only work
with X-Plane.
Windows firewall does not allow
communication with SOLO.
You will have to add an exception manually to allow communica-
tion. For that, follow the steps below:
. Press combo key Windows + R.
. Write “firewall.cpl” on the window that has appeared.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING

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Anomaly Possible Cause Solution
INDICATOR PANEL
DISPLAYS "FS STATUS:
Searching..."
PC has more than one network
card.
. If you are trying to use one network card to connect to your
router and another one to connect directly to SOLO and it does
not work, try connecting SOLO directly to your router instead
of connect to the pc.This way, connection will be established
through the network LAN.
. If you have connected SOLO directly to your PC and your PC
has the other network sockets free, try connecting SOLO to the
PC using another network card.
Network problems.
If you have connected your PC and SOLO directly
(without router), at the beginning you will have to wait
some time, even more than a minute, because Windows
set IP addresses automatically.
Network Discovery disabled.
Check that in your current network profile (Public / Home or
Work ) Network discovery option is turned on. For that, go to:
"Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network and Sharing
Center\Advanced sharing settings" and turn Discovery Network
option on for all profiles available.
Antivirus software is blocking the
connection.
Each Antivirus software has their own options and menus. To
see if the problem comes from the antivirus, you can deactiva-
te it completely just for the test. If the connection is stablished
with the antivirus deactivated you should look for an option that
allows any connection for VFConnect.exe or VFConnect-
Xplane.exe