Title:
Flying with Microsoft Sim X
Topic:
Learn how you can use Microsoft Flight Simulator as an aid to maintaining proficiency in real airplanes.
Speaker(s):
Bill Burchfield, Valerie Salven
Brief Description:
Attendees will participate in a Microsoft-simulated flight from KLEX (Lexington) to KFFT (Frankfort) including navigation, maneuvers, and landings. Flight instructor Bill Burchfield will show you how it works on the big screen. Run checklists on Microsoft Flight Sim X and learn how a simulator can help you plan and practice a cross-country flight. There will also be a discussion of the benefits of the WINGS program.
Location of Seminar:
Aero-Tech, Inc.
4330 Hangar Drive
Lexington, KY 40510
Directions to Venue:
Please use the map for directions to Aero-Tech at KY Blue Grass Airport (LEX) or call 859/254-8906 for assistance.
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes klex
Seating:
30
seats at the facility,
17
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Seminar has passed.
Sponsoring Division:
Kentucky/Tennessee FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Earn WINGS credit as you learn how to maximize the benefits of using a personal computer flight simulator as part of your personal training or proficiency program. If you know someone who is thinking about learning to fly, bring them along to enjoy this event with you.
Aero-Tech is proud to have been selected by Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) as one of five flight schools nationally to participate in a Microsoft Flight Simulator X research project, funded by the Air Safety Foundation of the AOPA to determine if using MFSX reduces flight hours for private pilot certification.
Thank you, AOPA, for funding the research project, and thank you, Aero-Tech, for hosting this seminar!
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
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