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Author:  kevin-c [ Fri Jul 15, 2016 9:27 pm ]
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ps.
for the curious....I never actually flew the airplane until I finished the initial sim training 9 years ago. First flight.... Calgary to Vancouver, full load of peeps....testament to how real the simulator is...

cheers,
kev
Author:  piratebruce [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 1:38 am ]
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kevin-c wrote:
ps.
for the curious....I never actually flew the airplane until I finished the initial sim training 9 years ago. First flight.... Calgary to Vancouver, full load of peeps....testament to how real the simulator is...

cheers,
kev


Check this out, we use the Flight Simulator concept in reverse for motion compensation. The platform and gangway remain " fixed in space" no matter how the ship is moving underneath. People easily and safely move from ship to oil rig. Some clever software , motion sensing and hydraulics at work. Here's a timelapse from a job last month, you can see the rams working as the ship moves.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqpMGxzObok[/youtube]
Author:  kevin-c [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:33 am ]
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Holy crap Bruce!......That is super cool. You guys should use a water slide though......eheh

Cheers,
Kev
Author:  WerkSpace [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 5:54 am ]
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Very cool Bruce, I know how to setup and tune your motion system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqpMGxzObok

Kevin, the flight simulator visual systems were recently replaced.
LED projectors, new image generators, True Airports, etc.
http://www.cae.com/civil-aviation/simulation-products/cae-true-airport/

Kev, I'm starting a rumor. This will be our next purchase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_2_T5ly8uM
I went to see the DreamLiner in Everett, Washington.
http://www.boeing.com/company/tours/

I started my career in the military on the CF-18 air combat simulator.
Then, spent many years at the CAE test site in Montreal building them.
I've been at WestJet for the last 15 years. (It's a fun job. 30+ years.)
Author:  paigan0 [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:21 am ]
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I'd like to invite almost all of you to "This is what my Dad/Mom does at work Day at school!" and listen to you talk about your jobs.

Kevin C is a pilot? I had no idea! Lots of IT peeps, lots of people with cool lives apart from Stick, and people making money at music that's not Stick. But I think there's about 4 different reality TV shows that could be made on PirateBruce the Sticker at Sea and the oil rigs.

Boaz, Best. Thread. Ever! (Well, this week anyway!)
Author:  WerkSpace [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 9:17 am ]
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Kev, you should give hang gliding a try. 8-) With aero-tow, we takeoff and land on wheels.
I have about 600 hrs as a sailplane pilot, so a few years ago, I decided to try out hang gliding.

In Canada, Steinbach, Manitoba is the place to be.
My first flight was 1 mile up and nothing but fresh air below.
http://altitude.ca/lessons/hang-gliding-lessons/

In the USA, just south of Orlando, Florida Wallaby Ranch is the place to be.
http://www.wallaby.com/

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kevin-c wrote:
ps.
for the curious....I never actually flew the airplane until I finished the initial sim training 9 years ago. First flight.... Calgary to Vancouver, full load of peeps....testament to how real the simulator is...

cheers,
kev
Author:  kevin-c [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 3:49 pm ]
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Werk, I hope that rumour becomes reality dooder.....and I hope they park a few tails in YYZ. Hangliding? .....I ain't that brave, but it looks like a ton o' fun...

The visuals in the '87 look even better...

Cheers,
Iceman
Author:  WerkSpace [ Sat Jul 16, 2016 4:15 pm ]
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I bought the hat from Everett. Our four 767's are to test the routes.
If the routes generate revenue, you will see my rumor on television.
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kevin-c wrote:
Werk, I hope that rumour becomes reality dooder.....and I hope they park a few tails in YYZ. Hangliding? .....I ain't that brave, but it looks like a ton o' fun...

The visuals in the '87 look even better...

Cheers,
Iceman
Author:  WerkSpace [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:24 am ]
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It must be tough making a living as a full time musician.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aBGmydBRpY

There's real talent out there, but who is making the money?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4nISsZFER2oKnNITXDJ7wQ/videos

Jayesskerr wrote:
Once upon a time, I was a full time guitarist. I did that for about 15 years. Then I got into electrical and instrumentation, and now this summer I am a full time musician again. (when I play stick I just tell people it's my new custom bass so that they let me play in their group!)
Author:  pwrightyp [ Sun Jul 17, 2016 5:15 pm ]
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I'm lucky that I have, so far been involved in music since college.
1 year on the QE2 in the band sailing the 7 seas, 12 years as a freelance trombone player/arranger/educator in London, and now as Director of Music at the British International School of Houston, Texas. Still playing 'bone, still writing, and now a compete noob on a weird thing called a Chapman Stick. One day, I'll earn playing that (if only $10 from someone paying me to stop)
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