As the project progresses, I anticipate major financial obstacles in getting the cockpit to a fully functional simulator in 2025. Just the electronics (excluding Computers) needed to operate all of the 136 instruments, 373 switches, 231 lights, and relays total 4833.60 euros, not including the 2000 euros I’ve already spent on wires, cables, transformers, ballasts, and static inverters. The computers and projectors will cost at least another 5000 euros, although this will come into play later. I am financing this project out of my own pocket, and I feel privileged to be able to do so, but you get to a point where these significant costs will become difficult to justify as a family Father.
I’ve made the decision to try Patreon (additionally to PayPal see below), where future information and updates will be posted. Please note: I WILL CONTINUE to post on Facebook, but detailed information and benefits will only be available to members.
Three membership tiers are available:
* Economy Class Membership: 5 euros/month:
– Access to the most recent detailed project updates, comprehensive reports on instrument conversions, and any drawings or parts that require remanufacturing.
– Each month, you will get access to ONE digital copy of any 707 manual you choose from my collection (list on request).
– You get ONE HOUR in the future 707 simulator after THREE years of membership.
* Business Class Membership: 10 euros/month
– Access to the most recent project updates, comprehensive reports on instrument conversions, and any drawings or parts that require remanufacturing.
– Each month, you will have access to TWO digital copies of any 707 manual from my collection (list on request).
– You get ONE HOUR in the future 707 simulator after 1,5 years of membership.
* First Class Membership): 15 euros/month
– Access to the most recent project updates, comprehensive reports on instrument conversions, and any drawings or parts that require remanufacturing.
– Each month, you will have access to THREE digital copies of any 707 manual from my collection (list on request).
– You get ONE HOUR in the future 707 simulator after ONE year of membership.
If the project is not completed within 3 years, you can switch to the SE210 Caravelle simulator 
