Well... I tried stepping away from this crazy hobby and yet i find myself desiring to build yet again!
I figured the best way to begin a project again is to start a thread here for posting updates. Not exactly sure on the direction of this one as far as hardware however i do know of course it will be yet another 737. They're just too fun to fly :) Also prob more of a budget build. Ive learned from the last few builds after spending gobs of money is that ill never get it "just like the real thing" when i fly the real thing. Instead i just plan on having fun and not worrying too much about every last detail. Also plan on building the panels myself with the help of my friend Carlos here in TX. He's been making his own panels as well and they look beautiful! Also nice to be able to go to work and get measurements and details right from the airplane itself! I think well be able to build some really nice stuff together.
The most fun i had with past sims was having neighbors and friends over and doing some flying together. Thats the plan this time. Have fun and get something that i can just enjoy and share with others.
Software.. some may remember the displays i started coding with my last sim and i plan on continuing that as well. I really enjoyed it. I plan on using arduino cards and have a few pretty interesting ideas on interface/display computers that no-one is really doing with these things. Ill let ya know how that turns out. So far experiments have been pretty cool!
Oh and it will be based on X-Plane! Only way to go for me! No time limit set on any of this and like i said, my goal is to have fun and interact with everyone here I've missed for a long time now :) Look forward to posting updates!!
~Mike L.
AWESOME MIKE!!!
That is great news! Having you back in is surely a great thing, and it will benefit everyone because you are the resident active real B737 pilot (not sure if there are any other active flying ones, I don't think so...). Nothing better then getting answers directly from a firsthand source, as well as just you being here carrying some of the conversations, I am glad you're back ????
I am sure all of us will be following your progress and the pursuits with Carlos, along with your software plans...
John
Looking forward to seeing your updates as they go Mike,
Welcome back!
Hey Mike,
Welcome Back!
We look forward to seeing where it takes you and of course, always welcome to come by when passing through Chi Town!
Scott
Welcome back Mike,
talk about coincidence, I've just posted a request for a real measurement literally seconds ago.... 8)
I look forward to swapping a few mails as before and if you're ever in the UK give me a call.
All the best
Joe.
Nice to see your back Mike!
Remember to drop in if you by any chance land in Halifax. ;)
Nick.
Here we go again..... !!
Good to have you back on board.
Jack
https://youtu.be/UPw-3e_pzqU (https://youtu.be/UPw-3e_pzqU)
Welcome back, Mike!