Ok so I have been reading up on the 767 from Level D. And FSCONV, that Nico has kindly made.
Now the question. Who is Level D?
Are they planning on making a 737?
They should because if it came with a SDK and if Nico's FSCONV worked with that I am sure there would be a lot of people who are currently considering the use of PM systems who would opt for the massively cheaper alternative.
Now the sugestion from a non programmer.
Why doesnt someone write an aircraft without all the eye candy. That is no VC and no interior and no exterior.
So how is this an aircraft?
Well if it had some basic panels but came with a SDK that someone (NICO) could write an app like FSCONV to work with it.
Then all of us 737 cockpit builders could use it for our sims.
I know it may seem like re inventing the wheel, but I just cant get over the cost of PM systems. All that is, is new offsets and the logic of the 737 overhead etc.
Maybe I have this all upside down, and inside out, and this probably just seems like a rant. But my point is this.
If you model a 767 you buy Level D for $50 odd and use FSCONV and you can build a full flight deck with FMS and MCP.
If you model a 737 you buy PM systems for $1500 or more and you build your flight deck.
I am not sure if this point has been brought up before, if so sorry.
It is not my intention to insult or stir up any one, I am just wondering why things are like they are.