Yeah I feel the same about the instrument stuff, it is a lot of fun. If you ever need to build some x-country time and wanna meet up half way to dallas, let me know and we can get lunch!
I dont actually fly any more :( I used to have the chance to a few years back, and took every chance that came my way, but the opportunity isnt there any more. :(
A lot of the pics of real aircraft I have are just in museums I've visited, the Canberra in my pic is in a museum in Germany, As were the little MiG, the Hind heli, and the other Sukhoi fighter.
The more modern looking fighters are from Warton airfield near my home. The picture of the back of me is how we get to see the aircraft there, ladders to see over the fence!!
All the pictures that dont quite look real, arnt real ;) They are either my 2D drawings, of which I think I only have one up at the moment, the rest are from Flight Sim, I do paint jobs ("Textures") for sim-aircraft in my spare time.
I start at my university (2nd year, I feel so old with all the new guys and gals around) next monday, hope its not tooo hard work!
hope you enjoy your flying, Its been faaar to long since I actually flew an aircraft, airliners on holiday dont count, especially when u dont get a window seat!!
Anyways I'm rambling and i have email to see to, so hope all's ok with you,