For the past five years the members of the Victoria Flying Club in Victoria, B.C., Canada, have been using a Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator for their landplane training needs. The club recently added an option that chief pilot Graham Palmer says is the first of its kind in the world: a full motion seaplane simulator.
Video: Redbird Seaplane Simulator Splashes Down
Key Takeaways:
- The Victoria Flying Club has introduced what it claims is the world's first full-motion seaplane simulator as an option for its existing Redbird FMX system.
- This innovative simulator allows for easy switching between landplane and seaplane training, removing the high expense associated with real-world floats.
- It accurately replicates the feel of floats on water, providing realistic training for student pilots, aspiring seaplane pilots, and those undertaking recurrent training.
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