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Treasured flight simulator celebrates 30 years

Original post made on Aug 24, 2010

The electro-mechanical wonder at NASA Ames known as the Vertical Motion Simulator had its 30th anniversary last Friday. A video-gamer's dream, the flight simulator is able to move up, down and around inside a three-story building to replicate the feeling of moving in an aircraft.

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Posted by James Bond
a resident of another community
on Aug 24, 2010 at 2:19 pm

Hi folks,
I am rather surprised that the NASA simulator has been used for airship design work.
If you want to see more on airships, past, present and future see: www.airshipblimp.com or if you just want a helium sniffing laugh try www.airship.me the worlds only lighter than air comedy site, with lots of funny pictures and U tube links fit for all the family.
Regards Bond, James Bond.
(Skyship blimp pilot in a View to a Kill)
PS. For the star of a future James Bond film see the Skycat: www.hybridairvehicles.com


Posted by Koa
a resident of Cuesta Park
on Aug 25, 2010 at 9:36 am

This simulator should be open to members of the public when not being otherwise utilized. They could have a signup and lottery and a couple times a year share this with interested citizens. We paid for it, after all.


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