Originally Posted by
ZH875
That was the first experience of 'flight' I had, the trainer was complete with the map table.
The trainer was installed in 44(F) Sqn ATC, when based in Leeds Road, I wonder what happened to it when they moved?.
Likewise, ZH875, my first attempt at poling an 'aircraft' was the Link Trainer in my ATC Squadron back in the late 70's. Much fun was had being 'controlled' and at the end of the exercise seeing how accurate a course had been inked onto the plotting table by the crab.
Of course if the instructor was distracted (which I recall happening more than once) then the crab dutifully tracked off the table and onto the floor!