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Old 27th May 2014, 04:20
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simplex1
 
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OH and computer simulations of airplanes? Unless they were multi million dollar high quality, airline type , simulators, I can't fly the little computer simulations either.
A multimillion dollar serious and accurate Flyer I simulator was used.

"The pilots eventually took to the skies in a Learjet 24D programmed to fly like the original Flyer. Most had to rely on a computer-assisted stability system to keep the jet aloft.
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Source: USATODAY.com - Wright Flyer a handful for today's pilots
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