The Status Indicator Panel (SIP) is located just below the Yoke, and shows the status of the plane during flight. This panel reacts to real-time events in Microsoft Flight Simulator.*
The unit comes with two SIP inserts -- one will have a standard array of controls listed, and the other will be blank. Currently only the default insert (the one with the standard array of controls) is applicable -- we will be developing the customization options over time via upcoming firmware updates. When this happens, you will be able to use the labels included on the Decal Sheet to customize that second (blank) SIP insert with your preferred array and arrangement of functions.
The standard insert will have the following arrangement of functions:
| LEFT OF YOKE | RIGHT OF YOKE |
| Parking Brakes | Landing Gear | Master Warning | Master Caution |
| Flaps Down | Stall Warning | Fuel Low | Eng Oil Temp |
| Auto Pilot | Volts Low | CHT/EGT | ALT |
The SIP inserts are held in place via magnets, and can be easily removed and replaced. Once you have added your preferred decals to the blank SIP insert, go to the Settings section on the FMD and select the corresponding SIP Mode option to make sure the status alerts match your physical SIP setup.
*Please Note: This feature has been implemented for both Windows 10/11 PCs and for some Xbox users. The PC SIP requires a firmware update to 1.3.0. The Xbox SIP requires MSFS Software Update 10. For full instructions on how to update the VelocityOne Flight's firmware via the Control Center, please click here. For full instructions on how to enable the SIP for your VelocityOne Flight for PC use, please click here. For full instructions on how to enable the SIP for your VelocityOne Flight for Xbox use, please click here.
DECAL SHEET
The VelocityOne Flight unit comes with a decal sheet with a variety of labels for the blank SIP insert. Use these decals/labels to customize that blank SIP insert to your preference.
Please Note: This version is for Windows 10/11 PCs only, and requires the SIP Connect 1.3.0 utility, available here. For Xbox SIP functionality, click here.
This update, released on 8/17/2022, provides the following features: SIP Customization is now enabled for PC users, including colors, labels and more; GUI added for ease of use; news and updates RSS feed; in addition to bug fixes and stability improvements.
If you had installed the previous 1.0.5 Beta utility, the 1.1.0 utility, or the 1.2.0 utility, we recommend deleting them before downloading the current 1.3 utility – to do so, simply delete the old utility folder.
The SIP Connect 1.3 utility is available here, and includes the 'SIPConnect-1.3.exe' program, the configuration guide .pdf, and a few .dll files, all of which must be kept in the same folder in order for the software to work. In addition, the VelocityOne Flight unit must be updated to 1.3.0 before the SIP 1.3.0 can be used.
As of this release, the SIP Connect 1.3 utility is compatible with the following games:
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS 2020)
- XPlane-11
To use the SIP Connect 1.3 utility:
- Update the VelocityOne Flight unit to the 1.3.0 version of the firmware, as indicated here.
- Download the .zip file to your preferred location on your computer. Unzip the contents of that file, and save all of those files in the same folder.
- Connect the VelocityOne Flight unit to the computer, and then use the FMD buttons on the unit to make sure that the PC Input Mode is selected.
- With PC Input selected, use the FMD buttons on the VelocityOne Flight unit to go to SETTINGS >> SIP PANEL MODE, and select SIP FP001.
- Start up MSFS 2020 or your desired sim/game title, and let it load to the main menu/dashboard.
- Next, double-click the “SIPConnect-1.3” file in the unzipped folder. When the program is initially opened, your system may not trust the 'SIPConnect-1.3.exe' file the first time. You may see a blue window with a button that says 'Do Not Run'. Under the main text, click More Info (this will be underlined), which will then show a Run Anyway button. Select that Run Anyway option. This will tell your PC to trust the file in future and allow it to run without the prompt.
- You will see a triangular Turtle Beach icon on your system tray (bottom-right corner of the screen, near the date/time). If Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 is in fullscreen mode, you may need to run it in Window mode instead of Full-Screen, or Alt-Tab to a different (non-fullscreen) window to access that system tray. Do NOT fully close the Flight Sim completely
- Right-click that Turtle Beach icon in the system tray. You will see a list of available software, including Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 (MSFS 2020). Select your desired software*.
- Click “Start” (located under the list of available software). All of the LEDs on the SIP will go dark, and then start reading the values from MSFS.
PLEASE NOTE: The SIPCONNECT-1.3 file needs to be opened/run every time the VelocityOne Flight unit is used with the PC. If this is not run, the SIP lights will not react to in-game events.
*In addition: You will notice in the SIP menu that there are multiple titles of software/games, in addition to MSFS. Please be aware that the VelocityOne Flight Controller button/axis bindings will need to be manually configured in titles other than MSFS. In addition, some users have experienced intermittent bugs with controllability in these additional titles, in rare cases resulting in loss of control of their aircraft. We are working with software and game developers to address the stability, and are looking to implement full functionality for additional titles in the future. If your Flight Sim is in fullscreen mode, you may need to Alt-Tab to a different (non-fullscreen) window. Do not close the Flight Sim completely when starting the SIP Connect program, your sim or game must be open for SIPConnect to read the variables in the software required to light the SIP.
Firmware update 1.3.0 enables SIP functionality for Xbox users. Please note in order to have that functionality, you must have MSFS Software Update 10, or be a Software Update 10 beta tester.
To perform Update 10, please do the following:
- When in MSFS 2020 main menu, you should see "Profile" on the top left (next to "Welcome").
- Click on Profile and then select Content Manager. If there are any available updates, those updates will appear here.
- If you see Update 10, perform that update, and then proceed to the steps below to enable the SIP functionality.
To enable this SIP Functionality once the MSFS Software Update 10 has been applied:
- First, download the Control Center, if you have not yet done so. You can do this by searching for the "Turtle Beach Control Center" app.
- Once the Control Center has been downloaded, open the Control Center app, and connect the VelocityOne Flight to the console. The cables for the VelocityOne Flight need to be securely connected to their corresponding ports -- the VelocityOne cables are color-coded, so make sure the cables match the ports they are connected to. For a full detailing of how the unit should be set up, please click here.
- The Control Center will show images of the VelocityOne Flight, along with the Recon Controller and the Recon Controller (White). Select the VelocityOne Flight. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to reboot your device into the Update Mode. (The VelocityOne Flight's FMD screen will read "UPDATE MODE".)
- Please note: While your VelocityOne Flight is in the Update Mode, please use the controller to navigate.
- The Control Center will check for -- and automatically apply -- any available firmware updates.
- After the firmware update is complete, the Control Center screen will read "Your Device Is Up To Date". Once you see this message confirming the firmware update has been successfully completed, navigate to the top-right corner of the window and confirm you want to exit the application.
- Once the firmware is updated and the Control Center is closed, disconnect and then reconnect the VelocityOne Flight unit to the console. This will reboot the unit back into the normal operating mode.
- Make sure the firmware version (bottom right corner of the FMD screen) is correct.
- Make sure the Input Mode (bottom left corner of the FMD screen) is set to Xbox.
- Make sure the Profile selected (top left corner of the FMD screen) is the one you want to use.
You should now be able to use the SIP on your Xbox.
