737 Parts with Historic Significance
At work we recently started to convert our first simulator, our own 'Ground Zero', into a display piece. A positive (for me) spin-off from this is that many parts not...
New IO Interface Component
I have been using up recycled interconnect boards from the skip at work, but as that source is quickly running out I thought I should find an available substitute.I like...
Seeing the Wood, Despite the Multitude of Trees
After a bit of a revelation it occurred to me that for a very long time I have been trying to create a simulation environment in my sims which is...
737 Throttle Quadrant
Over the past years I have been slowly collecting all of the used, cast-off or reject TQ parts from work... Today I thought I'd gather them all together and sort...
737 Overhead beginnings
I had planned on having the overhead as just a static panel, with not much on it, then I evolved it into having only the switches I needed, maybe a...
737 Radio Interfacing
Some time ago after an in-depth discussion with an avionics guru, I started to figure out how I would interface my 737 'Gables' radios, by using their OEM connectors.Understanding the...
737 Gear Lever
I've had the gear lever in the 737 panel for a while, but haven't gotten around to wiring up till tonight. Part of the reason for taking so long was...
B737-400 Sim Visit
Today I had the opportunity for a very quick visit to a Level-D certified 737-400 simulator.This sim is getting old, but is maintained in an immaculate condition, but sadly will...
ManCave Inspiration
During a recent visit to the Air Force Museum at Wigram, Nathan and I looked at the 'mock' C-130 they have as an interactive display, and talked about things which...
Change of Sim Philosophy
After the developments in DCS over the past couple of months I have had a significant change in thinking on how I will operate my sims. Up till now I...