As a little experiment, take a look at the cockpit picture for the F-111 (the plane I first flew). Look a little "busy" to you?
Now, take a look at the Viper's cockpit (they didn't have my manly F-15E to show you, so I had to settle for the "moped"
) Looking a little less "cluttered"?
NOW, take a look at the F-35's cockpit. Hey! Where did all the buttons go? And where is the freakin' HUD?
I thought the same thing the first time I stepped into the Lightning II's simulator. Amazing how technology has changed.
But don't get me started on the -35's throttle and stick. THAT is where all the buttons went! Keep playing your X-box's kids. That there is training for the future!