...touchscreen.  Maybe an easy alternative to full pit building.  For those like me who fly in the VC 99% of the time, and even those who use 2D panels, what about using a touchscreen?  Instead of using the mouse you use your finger and actually 'click' switches.  In the VC, pair a touch screen with TrackIR and look around the cockpit and click the switches with your finger.

Just an idea