flight simulators

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Military F-16 Flight Simulator Runs On 120 PC Graphic Cards

10:55PM Jesus Diaz | This is the HD World, an amazing ultra-high definition military F-16 simulator that runs on 120 Intel Dual Core PCs with $US400 graphic cards inside a special industrial casing. Looking at the video, I want one in my living room. More »
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Google Earth Flying Bicycle Doesn’t Include Basket, E.T.

7:42PM Gizmodo US Edition | Elliott-wannabe Mike Pegg has wired his mountain bike to Google Earth’s flight simulator mode to travel all around the world while he exercises. He used a Sun Microsystem SunSPOT, a Java-programmable wireless sensor equipped with an accelerometer and a bank of pins to connect it to the other controls. The system is simple, and it works perfectly, as you can see in the video. More »
Games

Real Pilot Seat for Real Combat Flight Simulator Pilots

12:00AM Jesus Diaz | If you are a hard core combat flight simulator pilot with a spare US$15,560, this completely-restored 1957 Mk. 5 ejection seat is a must. Manufactured by legendary Martin-Baker, who started work on ejection seats in 1934, this model can withstand 40 G deceleration loads and includes a canopy breaker for planes like the Grumman 9F-8T Cougar, one of the many air fighter that used it. The only bad thing is that it doesn’t come “fully dressed,” with cushions and harness, as you can see in the photo of the original seat after the jump. More »