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EHM-1829 Trevor:
 

   No guessing where the next Flight Simulation weekend is going to be held.
   But are you going to have it all built and ready by then Murray? ;D

EHM-1997 Alexander:
I'm currently saving up with a consideration for a DSDT from FlightDeckSolutions to start off my cockpit build (I have neither the talent or time to build myself at the quality I want).

Been umming and arring on it, but while the 737-NG is a very popular model (with lots of choice for parts as well as nice motorised throttles), I'm not entirely sure the aircraft itself does it for me. (I prefer the A320 avionics display over the 737) - a lot of pilots who have flown both seem to be of the opinion that if they could, they'd put the A320 cockpit inside a 737 (which has a slight performance edge and guzzles a little more fuel).

I'm currently leaning towards an A320 cockpit build, and hopefully (touch wood) I may even be in a position to order one 2011/2012 - thankfully the DSDT A320 is a fair bit cheaper than the 737-NG (but doesn't include as much ie: the FMS's as they are on the console, monitors).

The A320 also doesn't have motorised throttles and the FDS model only has appearance trim wheels at the moment. However, the joysticks mean no special chair required and dual link pedals are available without under-floor runnings.

I still have plenty of time before I can afford anything, so I shall continue to mull it over. I've also found whenever saving for something, that life tends to pop up and priorities shift. Still, it's a nice dream.

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