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"The Kiwi" is born!
I'm new to this group, so you'll pardon the intrusion (I usually hang
out over on rec.aviation.piloting), but I thought this might be of interest to flight simulator aficianados: ************************************************** ************************************************** **** Our new flight simulator cockpit -- quickly dubbed "The Kiwi" by its creator -- has arrived at our aviation themed hotel! See it he http://www.alexisparkinn.com/the_kiwi_is_born.htm Keith, our A&P mechanic (and designer of The Kiwi) is simply remarkable. He is able to think and "see" 3-dimensionally, and was thus able to cut and weld an ergonomically-correct "cockpit" that incorporated our CH-brand rudder pedals and yoke, along with an electrically adjustable seat, height-adjustable yoke mount, and wheels (so that the whole contraption can be moved about easily. Being made from steel, it is HEAVY) in just a matter of hours -- all without plans! Most amazing of all -- he refused to take any money for it, saying that he just "threw it together" from "old parts laying around the hangar"... THAT is true friendship -- and I think our "Kiwi" beats the "Instant Cockpit" that retails for hundreds of dollars! Stop by the Alexis Park Inn & Suites, in Iowa City, IA, some day, and I'll let you take 'er for a spin... ;-) -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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