I think that is a really good Idea. I myself have a CPL MECIR but don't have any intensions to fly for employment, just for pleasure.
I am looking in to the cost of purchasing an old level C/D simulator and having it re-installed in my warehouse at the back of my house, but until now there is not much information on the net of how much this would cost etc. I am looking at a 747-300 or 737 classic sort of thing, probably to run it fixed base with option of motion. any way I am keen to fly the jets for a little while, whether it be sims or the real thing. have around 200k pounds for the project.
I may even be able to start a small business out of it for genuine airline pilots looking to brush up on there sim skills pre OPC time, or Airline captain for a day style corporate events.