Yes, it enhances more than it detracts, much more. I ought to have stated that more clearly.yeah, I get FAA requirements - what I'm asking is more along the lines of "does simulator motion enhance training?"
Yes, it enhances more than it detracts, much more. I ought to have stated that more clearly.yeah, I get FAA requirements - what I'm asking is more along the lines of "does simulator motion enhance training?"
Any plans to turn out the room lights, play thunderstorm sound effects, and aim a bucket of water at their windshield for extra effect?On the other side of the spectrum, the 2018 update to Part 61 Instrument Currency, allows use of a certified AATD to maintain or regain instrument currency without needing a CFII present. I purchased a used nearly obsolete fixed base AATD for my club, updated it with new PC hardware, recertified it with FSDO, and boom - a zero cost option for my members to stay legal (not neccessarily proficient) as far as instrument currency!!!
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BIRD STRIKE!Any plans to turn out the room lights, play thunderstorm sound effects, and aim a bucket of water at their windshield for extra effect?
Man, that reminds me when I was training my lab puppy. I had this frozen dead duck (intact, with all feathers) I kept in our freezer. I would pull it out, throw it across the lawn, and let her retrieve for ~20 min until it would start to thaw out too much, then throw it back in the freezer and try to hide the rot smell from my wife.BIRD STRIKE!
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When I was instructing in TA-4's in Kingsville, I knew an instructor in T-2's who, when doing a simulator period (before the days of contract sim instructors), played the role of a center controller and gave the stud a caution concerning skydiver activities in the area. The T-2 sims at that time had translucent covers over the canopies and windscreens vice opaque. He then made his way onto the platform surrounding the cockpit, climbed up on the railing and then did a spread-eagle dive onto the windscreen and canopy.BIRD STRIKE!
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That sounds almost as horrendous as onion rings.I always like the smoke generator we had in the 767 sim to simulate a fire with bad vis and choking if not wearing an O2 mask. Realistic choking...
Not even close.That sounds almost as horrendous as onion rings.
Regional-ish, but Alaskan is my hands down favorite, and their North Terminal lounge at SEATAC is amazing.
Regional-ish, but Alaskan is my hands down favorite, and their North Terminal lounge at SEATAC is amazing.