1. The MKII is my second attempt at a real simulator.  

1. As a licensed private pilot without a plane to fly on a regular basis, I’d like to keep my skills up.  Thus the MKII’s primary purpose.  But there’s of course a huge fun+cool factor.

1. Software: flightgear (http://www.flightgear.org) , ubuntu linux (http://www.ubuntu.com)
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3. Hardware: CH Products Yoke & Rudder Pedals, ... TO BE COMPLETED
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5. TODO: Stu, talk more about how the sim is built here.

1. James & Dianna Penrose (My Parents) - Yoke, Rudder Pedals, Main Display Backdrop, Cockpit Enclosure Funding