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Old 21st Oct 2000, 18:47
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TowerDog
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The B-747-100 simulator in Pan-Am's "academy" in Miami is not recommended.
The box was already worn out when Pan-Am was still in business. Does not fly good: too sensitive in roll and a visual that is a step behind. Done lots of re-current training on the thing and yes, you get used to it somehow, but can be hard work.
Did my type rating in Braniff's -200 sim.
(Now Dalforth, but leased to UPS)
A much better machine. Also used ex Tiger sim in LA and NWA sims in Denver. All good sims.
Even the ex TWA sim with the round gauges are better than the Pan-Am one in MIA.

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