I agree with you Bob, I do not like the dome light on in my car when driving, or in my simulated aircraft when flying, at night.Referring to your original post, I don't think it is a technical issue with FSX as other developers like EagleSoft don't seem to have a problem separating the VC lighting functions.I think having realistic cockpit lighting adds to the immersion when flying at night, and in the future, I will only purchase products that provide this feature.Tom