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Comment Re:Exactly mimics the real thing? (Score 1) 128

You do realise that there's a big difference between simulating the sensations vs the motions of the aircraft? The motion platform does not roll with the plane because in a coordinated turn there is no sideways acceleration in the pilot's coordinate frame, just a small increase in "gravity". The smooth way airliners are flown, the only axis that is of much use is the pitch.

Comment Re:Not one of the better DIY jobs (Score 1) 128

I suspect that "major" might actually mean small manufacturers of GA aircraft in his vicinity which don't have their own simulators. The software on this simulator is probably much more flexible than a professional simulator, allowing you to fly anything albeit with an inaccurate cockpit.

Comment Re:Dupe (Score 1) 140

"Shielded". You say that as if directional antennas are an on or off thing. GPS signals are very weak and in this case the false signal is within throwing distance of the antenna. 60 dB would be a great (unobtainable even?) ratio between above and underneath, and yet mere 1 W signal would overwhelm the real one at that ratio.

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