The Seattle 737 project

[AndreNordheim]

As I await panel parts and other components for the build, I decided to start working on the avionics software.
After installing the 3 new SSD drives this morning I got the OS up and running and started building the software layers for the sim.
This looks to become a 6 or 7 PC powerplant by the time I'm done, which is right in line with what I envisioned when I started.
Love the Prosim 737 software!

[AndreNordheim]

Alrighty! The first x-mas present has arrived from Santa in Poland. These guys make quality stuff and it's the first time I have seen anyone rival what my dad could do with tape, bubble wrap and a box. I'm sure that customs just took one look at it and said "we ain't dealing with that one" and on it went.
Still can't figure out how that many goodies can fit in a small box.

Thank you Krzysztof and Filip!

[OmniAtlas]

I've been in touch with these guys and they are bringing out a stand + cdu bay and their own mcp with a solenoid switch in sept. can't wait!

Thank you Krzysztof and Filip!

[AndreNordheim]

My Chronolite app says that I've been on my mission for 82 days and 13 hours so I guess it's time for a snack break.
Most of you guys probably know me as a "one trick pony" but I tend to keep myself active with many different things. One of my other passions is smoking meats.
This is no news for my friends on the different smoking forums but I realized that I haven't shared this stuff with my friends on the simulator side.

I enjoy throwing new things in my scratch made smokehouse. Today I made beef jerky (last picture), which is an all time favorite in the family.
And most important of all.......I love to share

Wanna see some pictures of the stuff I have done? Alright, here we go........

Smokehouse..


Summer Sausage


Smoked Salmon


Woooops


Pastrami


Chicken


Pepperoni Sticks


All time favorite smoked Ribeye Roast!


Hungarian Paprika Sausage


How about some Beef Brisket?


And finally some hickory smoked Beef Jerky

[Neil Hewitt]

Dammit. Now I'm hungry. All that meat looks awesome. I'm a big fan of meat. Guess I'm going to the butcher's tonight

Does it say something bad about me that when I first saw the picture of the smokehouse but hadn't read the text, I thought it was a DIY server rack?

[AndreNordheim]

Dammit. Now I'm hungry. All that meat looks awesome. I'm a big fan of meat. Guess I'm going to the butcher's tonight

Does it say something bad about me that when I first saw the picture of the smokehouse but hadn't read the text, I thought it was a DIY server rack?

Lmao Neil. That one was good!

[Neil Hewitt]

I've got the meat sweats just looking at it... pity you can't get decent BBQ anywhere in London. The only semi-decent place (Bodean's) has gone so far downhill that their ribs are 99% bone and tiny scraps of meat. No room to DIY in my tiny kitchen, either.

(Let me issue a clarion cry to any enterprising US restauranteur to come and fill that particular gap in the market. Your place would be full every night, recession be damned. I promise!)

Good job I bought some salt beef from the deli counter the other night. Now I've got to go have a meaty sandwich and satisfy my urges. Then back to making new seat-stands for the 'pit. The smell of cutting MDF doesn't quite have the same allure as a nice plate of brisket, but it's the only day this week I'll get any work done on the project at all.

[AndreNordheim]

Evening fellow simmers,

My first thread seemed to become somewhat convoluted so I decided to start a new one. While the shell awaits the MIP installation I am feverishly gathering other components in order to continue the build.

As you may be able to see below (pretty dark picture) i have aquired the 2 10" screens that will make up the upper and lower eicas screens. Decided to go with the Flight Illusion standby gauges and I will also order the flap gauge.






Right now I am thinking to use 19" screens to display the pfd/nd's on both sides. Anyone have different recommendations there?
I'm also looking at landing gear levers right now, kinda doing a coin toss between the different vendors. I'm sure that some of you may have some insight to this item as well?

To wrap up this post I also have seats coming from Nick at APHS. I had to make a decision of whether I should get the Ipeco seats or the more economic Weber style and I chose the latter option just to keep the financial resources available for the remaining electronics.
As you can see I need to dispose of the old minivan seat i had in my old simpit


That's it for now. I also look forward to being able to start the visual setup.

[Corne323]

19'' wide screens are perfect for Capt and F/O.

For a gear lever i should contact Geremy, i thought he has some levers.

btw: i love the FI gauges

Keep up the good work!

Corné

[roppeca]

Amazing work...what a beautiful cockpit ...happy Landings !