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ASU Flight Simulator Visit March 2014

The Sun Lakes Aero Club arranged a visit to the Arizona State University's flight training facility at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport.
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ASU's simulator building located at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway airport- www.phxmesagateway.org/ Formerly Williams AFB until it closed in 1993,  The building was part of the former base and was built for training functions.
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ASU's simulator building located at the Phoenix Mesa Gateway airport- www.phxmesagateway.org/ Formerly Williams AFB until it closed in 1993, The building was part of the former base and was built for training functions.

Three different stations for training future air traffic controllers.
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Three different stations for training future air traffic controllers.

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This one can simulate the views as seen by the tower, the pilot, a point outside the plane, etc.  It runs on about a dozen PCs.
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This one can simulate the views as seen by the tower, the pilot, a point outside the plane, etc. It runs on about a dozen PCs.

Some of the wall displays in the hallways.
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Some of the wall displays in the hallways.

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This one they said uses some off-the-shelf Garmin software to provide the simulation.
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This one they said uses some off-the-shelf Garmin software to provide the simulation.

A classroom full of aircraft engines, piston and jet types.
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A classroom full of aircraft engines, piston and jet types.

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Display of some aircraft system components.
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Display of some aircraft system components.

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Another room with even more aircraft powwer plants.
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Another room with even more aircraft powwer plants.

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This display shows how a de-icing system works.  The wing leading edge (vertical object at far left) has a black 'rubber' covering.  When pressurized, it expands and breaks up the accumulated ice coating.
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This display shows how a de-icing system works. The wing leading edge (vertical object at far left) has a black 'rubber' covering. When pressurized, it expands and breaks up the accumulated ice coating.

One of the well-known Link trainers.  Invented in the 1930s and widely used for pilot training during WW2.  It doesn't look in real good shape.
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One of the well-known Link trainers. Invented in the 1930s and widely used for pilot training during WW2. It doesn't look in real good shape.

If you can't read it, here is the URL for the same sheet.
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=3371
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If you can't read it, here is the URL for the same sheet.
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet_print.asp?fsID=3371

I remember this was an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU); obviously from a larger plane.
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I remember this was an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU); obviously from a larger plane.

This is clever.  A single cylinder gasoline engine with a glass/plastic transparent cylinder.
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This is clever. A single cylinder gasoline engine with a glass/plastic transparent cylinder.

The fuel and air mixture can be adjusted and the effect on the flame color, and engine parameter can be observed.  They started it up and got it up to 1500 rpm.
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The fuel and air mixture can be adjusted and the effect on the flame color, and engine parameter can be observed. They started it up and got it up to 1500 rpm.

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The yellow portion shows how the jet fuel is introduced, mixed with the compressed air and ignited.  This design isn't used any more.
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The yellow portion shows how the jet fuel is introduced, mixed with the compressed air and ignited. This design isn't used any more.

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Another simulator wiht a cockpit mockup and more complete instrument panel.
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Another simulator wiht a cockpit mockup and more complete instrument panel.

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We got a demonstation of a takeoff, flight to Las Vegas where they buzzed the strip and almost hit a building. I don't know how well it simulates a crash.  Reminds me of landing in San Diego.
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We got a demonstation of a takeoff, flight to Las Vegas where they buzzed the strip and almost hit a building. I don't know how well it simulates a crash. Reminds me of landing in San Diego.

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Another simulator version; this one has the 'stick' and floor rudder pedals.
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Another simulator version; this one has the 'stick' and floor rudder pedals.

I noticed this taped on one of the walls.  The North American F-86 Sabre Jet was in use in the 1950s.
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I noticed this taped on one of the walls. The North American F-86 Sabre Jet was in use in the 1950s.

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Kind of a mini wind tunnel to demonstrate the venturi effect and how a wing works.
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Kind of a mini wind tunnel to demonstrate the venturi effect and how a wing works.

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This display demonstrates an aircraft hydraulic system.
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This display demonstrates an aircraft hydraulic system.

On our way over to the ATP hanger, we passed this building.  No connection with the flight training programs.  At least not intentionally.
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On our way over to the ATP hanger, we passed this building. No connection with the flight training programs. At least not intentionally.

Former jet on display at the airport.  I believe it is a  Northrop T-38A-15-NO Talon trainer.
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Former jet on display at the airport. I believe it is a Northrop T-38A-15-NO "Talon" trainer.

Photos of some of the planes parked here.
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Photos of some of the planes parked here.

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This plane belonged to the University hence the tail design. Not flown very often but maintained very well by the students.
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This plane belonged to the University hence the tail design. Not flown very often but maintained very well by the students.

ATP is a commercial aircraft training company which we also visited.
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ATP is a commercial aircraft training company which we also visited.

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Plane undergoing maintenance at the ATP building.  For engine maintenance (not performed here) about 4 bolts can be removed and engine swapped out.  Note the freckled appearance of the cowling which is caused by former insects.
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Plane undergoing maintenance at the ATP building. For engine maintenance (not performed here) about 4 bolts can be removed and engine swapped out. Note the freckled appearance of the cowling which is caused by former insects.

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Perhaps the mother of all ceiling fans installed in this hanger.  Despite it's impressive size, we heard the comment that 'it doesn't turn fast enough'   After all this is Arizona and a cool building is desirable.
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Perhaps the mother of all ceiling fans installed in this hanger. Despite it's impressive size, we heard the comment that 'it doesn't turn fast enough' After all this is Arizona and a cool building is desirable.

Some evaporative 'swamp cooler' equipment complements the big fan.
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Some evaporative 'swamp cooler' equipment complements the big fan.

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