I had a go in the 777 sim at Heathrow

[aceparts]

Have to say, piece of pi55. Move throttles, push auto throttle buttons, 145 on the speedo pull up then keep the square in the cross hairs. Then I did 3 landings, normal, cross wind and then turbulence and high winds. The flight director compensates and if you can keep the square in the cross it guides you right to the runway, bit of rudder and opposite lock and we're down with a bounce!

[PaulG40]

Just like the Typhoon then. Speaking to most pilots, the actual aircraft flying is the easy bit, it's the mental processing thats the harder bit.

[maser_spyder]

So, just repeat that with 500 people out the back and you're in business!

[aceparts]

maser_spyder said:

So, just repeat that with 500 people out the back and you're in business!

My instructor was very confident that if all else failed and I could get to the radio he could get me to land the plane even without me sitting in the seat. I guess it's knowing what to do when it all goes wrong that counts!

[aceparts]

I have to say it was worryingly realistic. The movement, and sound more so than the graphics. Defo money well spent if you're interested in such things.

[Spoof]

Yup, we're not really paid for what we do, although when it's all getting rushed, busy, unfamiliar it's not quite so straight forward - we're basically paid for what we know.

[Spoof]

Yup, we're not really paid for what we do, although when it's all getting rushed, busy, unfamiliar it's not quite so straight forward - we're basically paid for what we know.

[0a]

A friend says he's not paid for when it goes well, but the small risk it might go wrong...

[Ginetta G15 Girl]

Ultimately any idiot can fly an a/c given enough time/practice, and modern a/c are far easier than those of earlier generations.

It's the operating it that takes the ability, especially when in a high pressure environment such as when things go wrong/start falling off.

[aceparts]

Funnily enough one of the flight computers broke down on the simulator so it's certainly realistic!

[Chuck328]

Ginetta G15 Girl said:

Ultimately any idiot can fly an a/c given enough time/practice, and modern a/c are far easier than those of earlier generations.

It's the operating it that takes the ability, especially when in a high pressure environment such as when things go wrong/start falling off.

At work I've not even touched a trim switch/wheel for years now, fly by wire = point and shoot.

Glad you enjoyed your experience (now go back and do it again without spilling any coffee )

[mrloudly]

Had 4 hours (seemed like ten mins) in the old Britannia sims at Luton. My mate used to be a training captain with them. I had more fun giving him an engine fire on take off, asymmetric flap and brake failure for the landing :-) He still kept it on the runway on landing, top job!

[HoHoHo]

aceparts said:

I have to say it was worryingly realistic. The movement, and sound more so than the graphics. Defo money well spent if you're interested in such things.

If you don't mind - cost?

[Vipers]

And 17 year girls used to deliver Spitfires during the war, amazing.

[MitchT]

Is this something anyone can have a go at or are you on CPL training? I'd love to have a go in a big passenger jet sim.

[aceparts]

HoHoHo said:

If you don't mind - cost?

It's £449 / hour. Seems a lot, which it is but when you see the size of the operation you realise there's a lot of operational costs. Everything is HUGE!

[PaulG40]

I've had a go in the RAF Tornado sim down at Marham as part of my tonka AV Q course about 6-7years ago now. It was a great experience. Had a go in both seats but brought home the simpleness of flying it i.e. just concerning myself with the control column and throttles, flaps, wing sweep and had loads of time but it got rather more intense adding it all together into a scenario, where Mentally i just couldn't keep up with what was going on, flying wise. Back seat wise, I was pretty ok with it but then I've alot of experience with it.

I think nowadays, because there's alot more to process with more and more being asked of pilots, capability wise, the aircraft manufacturers aim to make the aircraft as easy to fly as possible, same with Defensive aids suites being alot now automated. Civvie aircraft I imagine is the same.

Edited by PaulG40 on Friday 4th November 11:45

[HoHoHo]

aceparts said:

HoHoHo said:

If you don't mind - cost?

It's £449 / hour. Seems a lot, which it is but when you see the size of the operation you realise there's a lot of operational costs. Everything is HUGE!

For the experience and cost of simulator etc. I'm sure it's the going rate and worth every penny.

Christmas is around the corner and my list has another idea added

[Mattt]

PaulG40 said:

Defensive aids suites being alot now automated. Civvie aircraft I imagine is the same.

Especially El Al

[robmlufc]

Played in the Harrier sim as part of the Mech Q course, thats fun and games trying to hover with flaps, U/C, duct pressure, water, nozzles and throttle to concentrate on!