The Independent tries out Virtual Aviation

by mark.avey on December 12, 2007

The Independent has posted a great article where the author and 4 other "volunteers" try out a session on the 737-300 simulator at Virtual Aviation.

Here’s a sample:

"Five hundred!" calls the recorded American voice over the cockpit’s speakers. Suddenly, the illusion of slow motion that comes with high-altitude flight evaporates as the runway approaches with terrifying speed. "50… 40… 30…" spits the American as the altimeter plummets towards zero.

A pull on the yoke lifts the nose and the jet settles as gently as a feather. Well, there is a minor bump, but it’s a perfect landing that our 149 passengers will barely have noticed.

"Right," says Apperly, who looks less ruffled than if he had just parked a Mini at Tesco, "who wants a go?"

Well worth a read

Tags: virtual aviation

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