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I've got the Mike Ray Handbook too, good book. Remember it takes a vast amount of time and dedication to fly the 737 the way it's supposed to. As for the Chris Brady book (I only know the website), it will help in understanding the underlying systems and will be a good supplement and good read too. However, the website itself is informative and you will find a lot of free info on smartcockpit.com too. If you own an old Windows-XP PC, try finding a Boeing 737-300/500 CBT on the net.

I had the same problem too. Growing up with text editors where I press "down" to scroll a text down, I find the Airbus solution counterintuitive. Yet most people seem to get along with it.

Never seen one like this before. I believe this is a TCAS system test. The LEDs give you a visual reference for vertical resolution advisory.

The specific aircraft that is modeled has no WAAS or GBAS.

Thinking about the 737-MAX just had its maiden flight, I'd be thrilled to fly it in a couple of years on my computer.

F/O is first officer, the right seat, it has nothing to do with the EFIS or non-EFIS. Usually the -300 to -500 have EFIS, but it's a different formatcompared to the NG (-600 to -900). I believe only some -300 still have them steam gauges.

Tom, V1.0 won't be a "public beta", it will be a addon with specific areas that are worked on at a later stage. Even though it won't be 100% bug free, what we can expect is a fully working addon in the areas that are simulated. I do too prefer a "complete" addon over one with things that are done later, but lets face it - the development has taken much longer than anticipated and I believe with V1.0 95% of the customers will be satisfied. For the other 5% you've got the list of items. Since you seem to belong to the 5%, it's perfectly okay not to jump in at the first release. But what disturbes me here is that it seems like you are trying to spoil it to other people. IXEG is playing with open cards, there is no need to badmouth their work. I deeply respect them for their dedication. As for ABS, navigation system, cruise control - it's all in. Okay, no offset and no pilot entered holds (thats the rain sensors). Would you notice, unless someone told you about it? You can do normal VFR flying, radio navigation and LNAV/VNAV and explore lots of other features around. Try mastering that, unless you have a professional license and a rating, it'll keep you busy for a long time.

Seriously Tom, no one forces you to do anything. Someone is making a product and you either like it or not. It's like a carmaker not offering a rain sensor for a specific model. Would you write them a complaint? If you are into the most tiny bit of system depth, check out PSX (guess what, there is no rendered window view). Chill, man!

Actually 50% are! 70% seems a bit low, though. ~90% of drivers think they drive safer than average. Depends on how it was measured.

TheFriedchicken, which Arduino are you using? I've got a Mega with Ethernet Shield (like this one: http://arduino.svglobe.com/) and some hardware, but haven't wired it up yet. I think the 733 with external hardware and instruments on a second monitor will be a breeze!

Just found this one... pretty nice video!

Is this standard on Southwest?

The FJS may be fun to fly, but I bet once you've flown the IXEG, you would hardly go back to use the FJS.

Schönefeld is just around the corner. March 12th - good to know, thanks!

Thanks, obviously I skipped the "3D model" section... Anyway, I just wanted to distract from the wingflex!

Talking about features! What do you guys think about eyebrows? Can you imagine a classical 737 without eyebrows? I'm surprised you guys are so into wingflex!

Misha, good find! I think for now this is not a priority, but maybe later they'll fix it.

The FMS displays the v-speeds on the PFD and in real life pilots have to set the bugs manually.

Yah, give the hard-working woodpecker a break. Very good!

If you are lucky you can find the 737 Flight Manual from Continental Airlines online. It includes the use of checklists and CRM as well!

APU start is easier than a Cessna engine start (you don't have to worry about mixture, fuel shutoff, priming and stuff): Battery on, APU start, there you go!

...that was too obvious! Thanks!

Nicolas, whats the name of that Boeing font?