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A homebuilt Boeing style simulator utilizing generic hardwareBy their very nature aircraft cockpits tend to have complex controls, instrumentation, and radios not present in other types of simulation.

Recreating these present specific additional challenges to anyone building a cockpit.

Aircraft components are often expensive to purchase, and access to real aircraft cockpits is likely to be restricted due to security concerns, especially in the wake of the 9 / 11 attacks or if the builder has chosen a current military aircraft.