I saw a cockpit mock up of the dreamliner in the Boeing section at the Dubai Airshow last November minus the HUD and the overhead.Do they create special software for those, or is it the real stuff minus the aircraft?I am just curious as to whether they would do it internally, or go to a company like PMDG and ask them to do a "limited" programme for customer display purposes?I hope the question is clear, as I am only curious as to the software part, and not the hardware.Thanks for the insight.Waleed.

Software related for the hardware to work you'd need something like Project Magenta, or have PMDG create something more malleable. The PMDG setup isn't too friendly with home cockpit builders in terms of just plugging in all the hardware and going -- you need something more advanced like PM to do it for you.The hardware itself is a mockup of the real deal -- it's as close as you can get without it actually being the real thing. They try to keep materials similar, but in the end you are plugging it in via a USB or some other cable into your physical PC. An aircraft setup is clearly more advanced as to wiring and how ti all plugs in and works with the systems on board.http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/forum/v...opic.php?t=4104 -- is this the mockup you are referring to? Flight Deck Solutions is probably one of the more advanced for a custom home built cockpit, and does this on a professional level -- if my memory serves me right, they either use PM or have their own software similar to that of Project Magenta, that works exclusively with the hardware FDS sells you.You can find more shots of the hardware here: http://www.flightdecksolutions.com/view_page.php?id=76

Yes, Project Magenta is (or at least use to be) the best. I bought the complete package for the -400 years ago, before the prices got jacked up. But to the best of my knowledge it is still the best option for cockpit builders. They have loads of software but nothing for the 787, at least not yet and probably not for a while.PMDG did however make their displays undockable for the cockpit builders so that too is a plus. You still need something like Project Magenta though for the MPC LED readouts amongst other things. The hopeful up and coming SDK from PMDG should allow for PM to finally be adaptable to PMDG's up and coming aircraft. It will also allow for hopeful newer and cheaper solutions for those that don't already own PM.If you have FSUIPC, you can download their Demo, and should. It also incooperates weather for the ND's. It is a superb program.

I recently got a quote from Project Magenta. Total cost for a full Boeing package is about $800 USD. And that's just for the software hah.

This is rather embarrassing as I always check (also my wallet) the FDS site, and am too busy enjoying the A320 setup. I never paid attention to the Dreamliner.I just thought it was interesting to see how they figured these things (Software) out before the real thing is launched.Thanks for the info gentlemen.

This is rather embarrassing as I always check (also my wallet) the FDS site, and am too busy enjoying the A320 setup. I never paid attention to the Dreamliner.I just thought it was interesting to see how they figured these things (Software) out before the real thing is launched.Thanks for the info gentlemen.

FDS was actually contacted by Boeing and signed a NDA. Boeing gave them all of the relevant information, and they built the dreamliner's cockpit based on that. They didn't release photos until after the NDA was no longer valid (When she took to the skies).