PPRuNe Forums - A thought about the RAF and no C17 simulator

VinRouge,

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surely CAE and the like have a set software programme which they re-use for all types, weather, windshear and the like are not independent of type

Of course non type specific modules tend to be common across all types but technology doesn't stand still and improved models are introduced quite frequently.

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Most of the avionics boxes these days in modern sims are the actual boxes used in the aircraft,

No longer the case. Retargeted or rehosted avionic are the preferred solutions. EGPWS is just about the only avionics box left in a modern sim.

To restate - The Boeing 15% levy is nothing to do with new types, it is a tax on existing equipment in the field.