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Flight simulators: Will virtual reality replace full-motion simulators?

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Rocket Man Jim Cooper enjoys rocket hobby

Jim Cooper builds and flies rockets as a hobby he has enjoyed for a quarter of a century. Gale Rose Lots of people have hobbies where they can relax and take it easy. Jim Cooper’s hobby is more of an … Continue reading →

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Hired to Kill

by Paul Parcellin By Chris Gore March 6, 2018 Let’s say you’re a muscular fashion designer who wants to show off your latest work and photograph models frolicking in your designs. What location do you choose? Paris? Rome? The Caribbean? … Continue reading →

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Dassault Unveils Falcon 6X

Dassault released details on its newest business jet, the Falcon 6X, during a recent day-long technical briefing. The latest model is a replacement for the 5X, a project canceled due to multiple delays in the development of its proposed Snecma … Continue reading →

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Lost Capitol Hill: The Navy Yard’s Wind Tunnel

Last week while researching tunnels, I chanced upon another tunnel here on the Hill. It’s not quite the same as those connecting the various Capitol Hill buildings, but one that came in handy in creating a new generation of Navy … Continue reading →

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Chinese pilots are going to use US planes to learn how … – CNBC.com

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Ask the Captain: Will virtual reality improve flight simulators?

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