Building a Boeing 737-800 simulator

[hal4uk]

FBA -- That so ROCKS!!!  You're doing a GREAT job! 
Of course, you're NUTZ, but wow... that is so cool!!!

I can't wait until your wife comes to her senses, and one of these guys buys that from you...
Can't you see it mounted on the front of a mobile BBQ concession?

HICKORY AIR
Our pilots oink!

[Flyboyandre]

FBA -- That so ROCKS!!!  You're doing a GREAT job! 
Of course, you're NUTZ, but wow... that is so cool!!!

I can't wait until your wife comes to her senses, and one of these guys buys that from you...
Can't you see it mounted on the front of a mobile BBQ concession?

HICKORY AIR
Our pilots oink!

That was VERY funny Hal.

[cgaengineer]

Very cool project and very nice work! You attention to detail is very good.


Chris Jones

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[Flyboyandre]

The economic crisis experienced another casualty today as the south Puyallup 737 plant was forced to shut down due to budget cuts. A company official stated that it is unclear as to when the plant will re-open.

Pictured below is the main instrument panel and what appears to be interior fitting of the yoke flight control mechanism of a 737-800 in Spirit of Seattle colors.

[GusRobin]

Sorry to hear about the work suspension. Hope it can resume soon. Maybe you can call Obama and ask for some stimulus money, the solar guys don't seem to need it anymore.

[Flyboyandre]

Sorry to hear about the work suspension. Hope it can resume soon. Maybe you can call Obama and ask for some stimulus money, the solar guys don't seem to need it anymore.

Lol

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[Flyboyandre]

http://boeing737simulator.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-story.html

[Flyboyandre]

Main instrument panel in place. Fits like a glove. Click on the picture for a larger view.

[3rensho]

Really starting to take shape.  In picture 7 I really like the dual cold smoke adapters  ;D ;D

[pikeman_95]

All I can say is just unbelievable. Andre you are one busy guy.

[Quarlow]

That is a pretty big pitot tube you got in the cockpit. LOL. This is coming along really nice. You are a master for sure.

[Flyboyandre]

It feels like ages since my last update but here is another tidbit of what i'm working on right now.
This evening I finished the main flight control link between the captain and first officer side. The frame and pivot cage is made of 1 1/4" square steel tubing. Dont read to much into the details as the yoke tubes and elbows arent permanently installed.
I am still awaiting the gas struts that will establish the neutral point as well as resistance when pushing/pulling on yoke.

I am also expecting part from different parts of the world, including the landing gear lever and yokes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo_L2sAMa3Y

[Flyboyandre]

I remember the days where progress was noticeable on a daily basis. Those days seem to be long gone. Nevertheless I'm pushing forward and things are starting to take shape. The last couple of weeks have been solely dedicated to the flight control mechanism. Forward motion got a bit of a blow when I smacked the hammer over my thumb. What did I learn? Dont swing a hammer when you are tired and pissed off at the project. All I have left now on this part is linking up the actual yokes, which I hope to have completed this weekend. Yokes arrived from Throttletek in El Salvador.





http://static.photobucket.com/player.swf?file=http://vid778.photobucket.com/albums/yy62/flyboyandre/Hometown%20737%20album%202/2012-09-22_12-47-47_257_zpsb7175623.mp4

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[Flyboyandre]

Many of my friends on here have been asking for an update on the project. I have been working hard on the flight control mechanism. It has taken some time to get it right. Although I have some finetuning left, I am close to having it done.

http://boeing737simulator.blogspot.com/

[hal4uk]

Persistence.

Such a simple word, but the vast majority of people just don't get it.
Set a goal.  Grab some tunnel vision, and follow through.
I'm proud to know ya, brother.
Can't wait to see it "fly".