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Flight sim people are on another level (startrek.website)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

I've seen certified simulators that are nothing more than a 27" monitor, a yoke, peddles, and a throttle control. That set-up looks better than any certified simulator that I've ever seen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

You are completely correct. Most certified simulators aren’t used for familiarisation training but basic manoeuvres. Buying a certified simulator is often extremely expensive and getting one you’ve built certified is insanely expensive and very, very complicated (which is why they often come as pre-assembled kits that flight schools can line up themselves).

I would wager one of my children that this set up isn’t certified.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

I wouldn't bet against you. This setup looks like it is for a jet, probably a commercial airliner. It seems unlikely that anyone is getting certified flight instructions for a 737 in some dude's dining room.