uFly simulator was at the Girls Can Fly annual event organized by the Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC). The event is designed to inspire young women and girls about the exciting opportunities in the aviation industry. The event was held at the Region of Waterloo International Airport and offered a range of activities for attendees …
A group of high school students got a taste of life in a commercial airplanes cockpit through a simulator based in Mississauga. This article was made by CTV News. Click here to keep reading…
For many fearful flyers, learning the basics of how airplanes work can go a long way toward alleviating their anxiety. For instance, understanding how a plane can continue to fly even if an engine fails can help you feel less concerned about your aircraft malfunctioning. GuidetoPsychology.com offers an easy-to-understand explanation of how planes stay in …
Out of all the earliest VR technology applications, military vehicle simulations have probably been the most successful. Simulators use sophisticated computer models to replicate a vehicle’s capabilities and limitations within a stationary — and safe — computer station. Read More Original Article Source Credits: How Stuff Works, https://science.howstuffworks.com/ Article Written By: JONATHAN STRICKLAND Original Article …
Boeing on November 22 debuted the first 737 MAX 10 at its factory in Renton, Washington, with thousands of employees on hand. During a ceremony, Boeing recognized the effort by employees in completing production of the newest member of the 737 MAX family. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Wings Magazine , https://www.wingsmagazine.com/ Article Written …
Last month I flew in the pilot’s seat to Barbados, St Martin, Las Vegas, Hong Kong and London in a 777, a big plane to handle for a novice. Of course, we never really left Mississauga, but the whole experience sure felt real, thanks to the clever simulator at an outfit called U-Fly. We have …
Transport Canada on January 30 announced it has received a De Havilland Dash 8-103 msn 017 for its National Aerial Surveillance Program fleet. The aircraft was purchased pre-owned from Calgary-based Avmax Group and, according to Transport Canada, had the lowest number of hours when compared to any other Dash-8-100 on the market. Avmax’s MRO division …
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The first A220-300 for Air Canada has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel A220 final assembly line. The first of 45 aircraft for Air Canada is scheduled to be delivered to the Montreal-based airline in the coming weeks. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Wings Magazine , https://www.wingsmagazine.com/ Article Written By: Wings …
The Airbus BelugaXL on January 9, 2020, was entered into service, providing the plane manufacturer with 30 per cent extra transport capacity relative to its BelugaST predecessors, which are seven metres shorter and narrower by one metre. The BelugaXL will primarily be used for transporting large aircraft components to support Airbus’ production ramp-up of commercial …
Modern full-flight simulators are so realistic that a student pilot can learn to fly from scratch in the virtual world and step directly into an aircraft for real-world, leave-the-ground checkout flights.High-fidelity virtual reality simulators may be one answer to training the thousands of pilots the global helicopter industry will need to meet an expected skyrocketing …
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