I have always been an Aviation enthusiast, gaining my Private Pilots Licence in 1991 and then going on for Night, Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings. Now in 2005, I am training to fly Microlight Aircraft with John BRADBURY at Cheshire Microlights,  which I am absolutely loving.....It's so different from Fixed Wing.
In 2004 I bought my Pegasus Q462 G-MVTK which as of the time of writing (June 2005) I haven't managed to fly solo yet, I just can't seem to find the time !!
Having logged over 700 hrs as P1, I was looking for a new challenge which presented itself via the VATSIM Online PILOT / ATC Network.   Great fun having live 'Real Time' ATC based on Real World Airports, Routes and Proceedures in the comfort of your own Den.  Not only fun, but it keeps you upto speed on Instrument Flight, especially when you have to execute a 'Missed Approach' or you are told to 'Hold as Published'.
So, over a couple of years I have been flying from home as well as for real.    During this time, I had sort of got to know the PMDG B737 very well and had built up a great collection of ADD-ON Gadgets to save using the mouse in 'on-line' flight.   But still there was no getting away from using it in some instances.  It's usually when you're under pressure on the approach to ATLANTA, LONDON HEATHROW or BUDAPEST with 10 other aircraft and you hit the wrong 'Hot Spot' which makes the problem even worse.
That's when the notion started to form in my head.  Why don't I build a cockpit that I can control from Buttons, Switches and Rotary Encoders.   The IDEA was born :o)
Going back to the VATSIM Network, just by chance I flew into Budapest one day and was amazed by this efficient and professional controller (Peter SELMECI) who brought me down to Runway 31R at LHBP.    Over the coming year I became a constant visitor to Budapest and eventually I have struck up great friendships with the guys at VACCHUN.   
They are such a professional and disciplined team and a pleasure to fly with whether you are an arrival or a departure.
Between ourselves a trip was planned and in March 2005, I found myself in BUDAPEST as a guest of the VACCHUN Team.   

What a great bunch of guys !   Nothing was too much trouble and as one of the highlights of my trip, they organised a visit to Andras KOZMA's amazing BOEING  B737NG Cockpit.   It was awesome, so real and a joy to use.   I feel quite honoured that ANDRAS was kind enough to let me loose with his masterpiece.