Chronological Project Snapshots - additional photographs will be added at milestone dates. The simulator will look a little messy until all major parts are fully functional. Until this time, it's a test bed as real aviation parts are slowly converted to FS use.

Several screen snapshots showing some of the details that ProSim737 can capture in the Primary Flight Display (PFD), Navigation Display (ND) and EICAS display. Note that screen shots do not reflect the colour exactly

Several screen snapshots showing some of the details that Sim Avionics can capture in the Pilots Flight Display (PFD), Navigation Display (ND) and EICAS display. Note that screen shots do not reflect the colour exactly

A genuine B737 forward & aft overhead panel has been purchased. To this panel various genuine modules and gauges will be added and converted to FS use. Images are a little blurry as they were supplied by the vendor

A few photographs of the CDU (2012 /13 model) manufactured by Flight Deck Solutions (FDS)

The yoke & column produced by Aircraft Control Engineering (ACE) is one of the more high end yokes available. I am using a pro model B737 yoke & column as an intermediate yoke until the real B737 yokes & columns are retrofitted for FS use and installed into the simulator These images are to be viewed in conjunction with reading the Ace Yoke Review in the Journal section of this blog The ACE yoke has since been removed from the simulator and has been sold

Pictures of genuine B737-500 control columns and yokes used in the simulator

This is the TQ that I am currently using in the simulator as at May 2013. It replaced the earlier 300 series throttle (COMING)

Boeing 737-300 series throttle quadrant originally used by South West Airlines and now the TQ in the simulator. It has been revamped and converted for flight simulator use. This is the first TQ I installed. As of May 2013 this unit has been replaced with a later model throttle unit

This is the how I purchased the throttle quadrant and center pedestal from the tear down yard

Boeing 737-300 series center pedestal originally used by South West Airlines and now the center pedestal in the simulator. This is soon to be replaced with a three-bay late series 737 center pedestal

Genuine B737 rudder pedals used in simulator

This gallery will show pictures of various genuine items of equipment from the Boeing 737 airframe that have been converted to flight simulator use

Several pictures showing the detail of the B737 Audio Control Panel (ACP) units that were converted for flight simulator use

There are two choices for B737 flight deck seats: Ipeco or Weber. I have a preference for Weber seats because they are easier to install (bolt down rather than rails) and are more comfortable than Ipeco seats. These are the Weber seats that will be installed in the simulator. They are not the part-electric type but are hydraulic and spring controlled

A series of images showing the main instrument panel (MIP) and the various switches, gauges, panels and pilot display screens

The Mode Control Panel (MCP) as the name suggests controls the main functions of the auto pilot, whilst the EFIS units are used to depict other information on the Navigation Display (ND) and Primary Flight Display (PFD) The selected units manufactured by CP Flight in Italy I've uploaded a number of images showing various backlighting variances which are controlled by the FDS MIP dimmer switch

Pictures of the first platform I constructed using MDF wood and painted Boeing grey. This platform worked very well and I was pleased with the result. However, in 2012 I decided to update the platform to install genuine B737 yokes, columns and rudder pedal assemblies

In mid 2012 I decided to retire my previous wooden-made platform and construct a new platform from aluminium. The new platform is high enough off the ground to house genuine B737 control columns and yokes and rudder pedals (converted to flight simulator use). The platform is of modular design with allow ample under the floor storage space for electrical wires, power adapters, sound system, etc. This gallery will include pictures relating to the platform, control columns, rudder pedals and "under the floor" control mechanisms

A section of images showing the visual differences between the overhead panels used in the various B737 series aircraft. (some images courtesy airliners.com ©). Currently the simulator does not have an overhead panel. I used these images as snapshots in my research phase.

Various photographs of Boeing flight decks ranging from the B737-200, classic series to the NG

various center pedestal and avionics modules from B737-200 through to NG series

Although not a B737 simulator, the work done on this simulator deserves mention. The sim is a B707 and belongs to a friend of mine in the US. The simulator has full functionality, has been made mainly from real B707 parts,and operates on FS9. The owner is a truly gifted craftsman who operates his own simulation business called Northern Flight Sim.

Kulula Airlines located in Africa decided on a livery a little different from most traditional airlines

Images from my old style generic flight deck which provided many hours of enjoyment over several years. CP Flight MCP & EFIS with Go Flight modules and Precision Flight Controls (PFC) Cirrus 2 console and Jet Liner yoke. You'll note that there are 2 MCPS so I could fly either the 737 or the King Air 200. This has now been disassembled. main reason for uploading these snaps is to provide ideas to others. These images were taken in early 2007