Hi everyone. I am a brand new Flight Simulator enthusiast. In fact I haven't even installed my MS FSX simulator yet because I am waiting for my new computer to arrive. I retired from the U.S. Navy in 1980 after 23 years. I retired from my civillian job as a computer network engineer in 2002. Way back in 1965 I had my student pilots license and managed to get soloed in both a Taylorcraft BC 43 and a Piper Tripacer before I ran out of money and opportunity to learn to fly. I never did get my private pilots license. For half of my Navy career I was a flight crewman on Navy P3C aircraft. I have always loved flying so I decided to jump into the Simulator world and fulfill my dreams vicariously. I have just learned that many enthusiasts build their own cockpits and that excites me even more. Just here to get ideas, suggestions and to learn from those that have done it or are doing it now.