737CL or F700/100?

[POTKC]

I really want to build a simulator, but have a few problems. First of all, I can not decide between a 737 Classic or the Fokker 70/100, so if someone could tell me which one they think would be easier/cheaper/more fun to build, please let me know.

Secondly, can you suggest any good but not horribly expensive suppliers of simulator hardware?

[Avro748]

Both are good choices, certainly better than the NGs that so many are doing.

There have been a couple Fokker 70/100 builds; this site should get you started:
http://fokkersim.homelinux.net/joomla/

As for the 737CL, there are a lot of genuine parts on the market at a reasonable price.

If you want to do a Fokker, you've got software on your side. If you want to do a 737CL, you've got parts on your side. I don't know of any cockpit friendly 737CL software so far, nor do I know a supplier of Fokker 70/100 parts.

They both have their pros and cons, so I would just choose whichever one you like more as an aircraft.

[dodiano]

Real Parts, panels and stuff for the 737 are way much easier to find and there are so many good flight models!! Would recommend the 737 Classic!

[POTKC]

Thanks for the advice. I am indeed leaning towards a 737CL.