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12Dec19, 08:08

Emmy replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

In the US, it’s possible at the airlines to add an entire new type rating in a sim. A 737 pilot can add say, a 757 or 767 rating provided they meet...

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12Dec19, 07:05

Eddie replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

Yeah sims are used extensively both in the RAF, and out here in the desert. They are invaluable tools without question. The big thing to remember is...

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12Dec19, 06:22

Amy replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

If your taking off from the boat it will be off until you are about to launch. On land it must be on at all times. Once in the air you can turn it...

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12Dec19, 04:34

Panther replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

I assume you have an older version of our Hornet checklist. Change 2 is published and has many corrections, including BEFORE TAKEOFF, 10. Strobe...

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12Dec19, 03:24

Emmy replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Well if they’re on from pre-taxi, then they should be on pre-takeoff (unless there’s some situation where you’re required to douse them)

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12Dec19, 03:00

Swift replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Hmm I though it might be, perhaps it could be worded "Strobe Light - Check ON"

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12Dec19, 02:29

Emmy replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Smacks of being a redundancy.

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12Dec19, 01:14

Swift replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

From land, sorry should have said.

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12Dec19, 01:04

Emmy replied to a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

Launching from land or carrier?

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11Dec19, 23:07

Swift started a thread F/A-18C Strobe light taxi? in Tactics, Techniques and Procedures

In the F/A-18C Checklist: Launch Cockpit Setup- Left Console- Step14- "External lights - Set . Strobe - ON" then strobe lights arent mentioned...

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11Dec19, 21:17

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

That reminds me of the Bridge simulator in Dartmouth. Haha, it's static but everyone keeps swaying with the horizon when they stand in it. Makes...

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11Dec19, 21:12

Panther replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

The DOD seems to believe that simulator training is vital in success. Just a quick drive around one base that comes to mind and every other building...

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11Dec19, 20:56

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

I can see how one of those can enhance the training experience especially if you mount it in a centrifuge or something. But, and this is from someone...

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11Dec19, 20:09

Emmy replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Full_flight_simulator

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11Dec19, 20:05

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

No, what's a level D sim? A sim in a centrifuge?

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11Dec19, 20:01

Emmy replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

Ever been in a Level D sim?

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11Dec19, 19:18

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

Fairly confident. If they did train someone using only simulated flight and then compared them against a classically trained pilot, using various...

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11Dec19, 19:14

BigJon replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

How confident are you in that belief? And what would it take to change your mind?

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11Dec19, 16:31

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

I agree that supplementary sim training is invaluable, but I think that you still need some real cockpit training at some point, or rather simming...

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11Dec19, 15:15

BigJon replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

@Snoopy - nice! You've got your very own quasi-transfer study there. Similar to this study Have to separate out different sims. Evidence for the...

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11Dec19, 13:28

Snoopy replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

USAF pilots not only have to fly a certain amount every month to remain qualified they also have to fly in the simulator. This type of training is...

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11Dec19, 13:08

BigJon replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

Straight in there - nice! That's the common initial reaction, and it's basically what these experiments are testing! But like anything with any...

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11Dec19, 12:21

Swift replied to a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

I can't help but think that replacing actual cockpit time with VR is anything but a detriment to pilot training

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11Dec19, 11:40

BigJon started a thread VR Training "Rotary Wing Next" in General Discussions

Thought it may be of interest - VR helicopter training at Army’s Fort Rucker ...

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