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Flight Simmer Angelo406 viewsAl The Web Guy and I met Angelo, an avid flight simmer, at the International Flightsim Convention held in Denver the weekend of July 1st, 2006.
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The Microsoft FlightSim Team264 viewsFrom left to right this is Brett Schnepf, Hal Bryan, Mike Singer & Mike Lambert the day they came to have lunch with me at my Seattle hotel. I was in town for Boeing's B-787 Dreamliner media event and they came over just before I left town. May 24th 2006
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Cap'n Meryl in the F-4 Sim259 views All systems are "go" as we get set up for takeoff in the F-4 Phantom. John (find him elsewhere in this album) sat in the front seat. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Carrier Landing in the F-4267 views John sets up for a carrier landing in the F-4 simulator. Those green numbers are part of the HUD or Heads Up Display which shows vital information to the pilot without him or her having to look down. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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John Southmayd - F-4 Sim158 views Here's John keeping his cool while he aces the F-4 sim. My thanks to the folks at
www.f-4phantom.com July 1, 2006
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Cap'n Al's Turn446 views This is the view Cap'n Al (also known as Al The Web Guy) had when he took his turn at the B-747-400 sim. First time he's "flown" since he retired several years ago and he was all smiles. June 13th 2006
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Hal Bryan - Flight Simulator Community Evangelist217 views Hal Bryan is a spokesman for the FlightSim program. June 13th 2006
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Cap'n Meryl NOE (Nap of the Earth)261 views I got talked into doing some Nap of the Earth flying over the desert. We seem to be doing fine here flying about 600 miles per hour just a few feet over the desert floor. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Cap'n Meryl Crashes202 views Ooops! Did I do that? I'm afraid I did. So much for my Nap of the Earth flying skills in an F-4. We got to watch ourselves blow up on video monitors in the tandem cockpits. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Pacific Aircraft246 views If you're interested in aircraft models, this is the place to buy them. Look for their link in the right-hand margin at fromthecockpit.com. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Helping Set Up231 views This is Microsoft FlightSim Team member John, helping set up for the IFC FlightSim convention in Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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IFC Flightsim Convention216 views July 1, 2006, at the entrance to the International Flightsim Convention, Denver.
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Hal Bryan - Microspft FlightSim Team226 views This is Hal setting up for the International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Hal & Me293 views Hal and me in a friendly discussion in the central and very large Microsoft display area at the flightsim convention in Denver. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Exhibtors243 viewsAl the Web Guy talked with these exhibitors and took this photo at the IFC FlightSim Convention in Denver. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006.
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Sim Stuff257 viewsAl The Web Guy took this photo of some essential parts of the flightsim experience. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Microsoft Booth235 viewsThat's John, helping out some convention-goers in the Microsoft display area. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Matthew & Hal223 views Matthew, on the left, is having a full-motion B-777 simulator built in an addition to his house (a new wing, shall we say?) in the San Francisco Bay Area. That's Hal Bryan of Microsoft on the right. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Hal & Mark220 views Hal Bryan of Microsoft talking with Mark Silcock, IFC (International Flightsim Conventions) organizer and Managing Director. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Hal Bryan211 views Brett Schnepf took this just before joining Hal at the front of the room for their presentation. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006.
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Hal & Brett237 views Hal and Brett are terrific presenters and held everyone's attention every second with their lively style and wonderful humor. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Mike Singer & Hal Bryan213 views That's Mike on the left and Hal on the right--both members of the Microsoft FlightSim Team. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Life of the Party246 views At the convention dinner Saturday night that's me, Al The Web Guy, Mike Singer and Hal Bryan. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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FlightSim Team286 views From left to right that's me, Al The Web Guy with Microsoft FlightSim Team Members Hal Bryan, Mike Singer and Brett Schnepf. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Brett and Hal231 views Brett Schnepf and Hal Bryan. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Young Flight Simmer269 views Meet our new friend Angelo, a young flight simmer from California, along with his beautiful Mom Marie-France at the IFC FlightSim Convention dinner in Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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PLeased With His Win241 views Flight Simmer Angelo after winning a raffle prize at the IFC dinner. That's his Mom on the left, and Mike Singer and me on the right. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006.
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Going for Drama247 views That' me helping Mark Silcock, the event organizer, draw raffle tickets. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Captain Mike Ray - United (retired)241 views Captain Mike Ray takes his prize back to his seat after winning it in the raffle at the IFC dinner. Captain Mike writes traning manuals for various aircraft, used by actual pilots as well as flight simmers. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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John Wins Again!233 views John won a slew of prizes at the raffle. This was his first win--rudder pedals. He wound up giving many of his prizes away. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006 Photo by Brett Schnepf.
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Convention Dinner256 views From left to right, Hal Bryan, me, Al The Web Guy and flight simmer Angelo, from California. Photo by Brett Schnepf. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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External View of the F-4188 views The guys running the sim switched sometimes to an external view. Simmers are used to this, while it seems completely nuts to me. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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John "Gets Real"166 views John was so inpsired by our F-4 sim session, he went out and took some real flight lessons in a C-172 soon after. My thanks to John's wife Shasta Southmayd for the photo. July 1, 2006
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Guess Who Came to Dinner226 viewsPart of the Microsoft FlightSim Team came to our house for dinner before the convention started. From left to right are Mike Singer, John, Mike Lambert and Al The Web Guy. Hal Bryan and Brett Schnepf were unable to attend. That's okay. We ate their food and drank their beer.
June 29, 2006
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F-4 Phantom Simulator219 views The F-4 Phantom simulator was provided by the folks at www.f-4phantom.com. They charged only $10 for a ride of several minutes and souvenir video. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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IFC Organizer Mark Silcock234 views Meet the IFC organizer, Mark Silcock, from the United Kingdom. He's standing just in front of the video displays for the F-4 Phantom simulator outside the Doubletree Hotel in Denver, site of the convention. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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F-4 Phantom Simulator268 views One of the techs running the F-4 Phantom simulator. My thanks to the folks at
www.f-4phantom.com for a great ride! International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
http://www.f-4phantom.com July 1, 2006
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F-4 Phantom Sim301 views This was my view once seated inside the F-4 Phantom cockpit. Thanks to the folks at
www.f-4phantom.com . International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Cap'n Meryl in the F-4373 views One of the simulator tech guys took this of me in the F-4 Phantom simulator cockpit. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Thumbs Up246 views All systems are "go" as we get set up for takeoff in the F-4 Phantom. John (find him elsewhere in this album) sat in the front seat. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Notice the Feet251 views Brett Schnepf, along with the rest of the Microsoft FlightSim Team, tend to be casual. The bare feet fit in with the theme of his keynote speech at the convention dinner, but it still takes a special kind of guy like Brett to carry it off and make it seem like the most natural thing in the world. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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Mark, Al and Coco262 views That's Mark Silcock, organizer of the IFC event, Al the Web Guy and Coco the Pomeranian. I didn't even know Coco was a flight simmer until now. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Waiting Patiently - Flight Deck Solutions317 viewsA flight simmer awaiting his turn to fly. This highly sophisticated system was designed by Flight Deck Solutions, which designed the cockpit sets for the movie "Flight 93." This is a high-end model, selling for around $11,000. See the other Flight Deck Solution photos in this album. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Flight Deck Solutions - B737 NG (Next Generation)336 views This highly sophisticated system was designed by Flight Deck Solutions, which designed the cockpit sets for the movie "Flight 93." This is a high-end model, selling for around $11,000. See other photos of this system in this album. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Flight Simmer295 views A flight simmer getting his fix at the IFC FlightSim Convention in Denver. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Hal & Mike246 views Microsoft FlightSim Team members Hal Bryan on the left and Mike Singer on the right. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Final Approach - B-737NG (Next Generation)313 views This highly sophisticated system was designed by Flight Deck Solutions, which designed the cockpit sets for the movie "Flight 93." This is a high-end model, selling for around $11,000. Look for the cockpit display in another photo. July 2, 2006
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Just Landed - B-737NG (Next Generation)271 views This highly sophisticated system was designed by Flight Deck Solutions, which designed the cockpit sets for the movie "Flight 93." This is a high-end model, selling for around $11,000. Look at the next photo to see the cockpit panel. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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B-737NG (Next Generation)372 views This highly sophisticated system was designed by Flight Deck Solutions, which designed the cockpit sets for the movie "Flight 93." This is a high-end model, selling for around $11,000. Look at previous photos to see the video display. International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 2, 2006
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Cap'n Al & The Pooch305 views Cap'n Al (Al The Web Guy) & Coco The Pomeranian leaving the IFC FlightSim Convention in Denver. July 2, 2006
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Chris Palmer - Angle of Attack333 views This is 21-year-old Chris Palmer from Salt Lake City who has put together some highly sophisticated training tools that are even better than some of what I used as an airline pilot. Here he is setting up the presentation for his company, Angle of Attack, at the IFC FlightSim convention in Denver. July 2, 2006
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Cap'n Al Flies Again314 viewsCap'n Al at the controls with Mike Singer--Experience Architect for the FlightSim Team. June 13th 2006
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The Audio Guy241 views"Blondie" is actually Dave Henry - Audio Lead (Blondie). Cap'n Al is on the left and Brett Schnepf - Community Development Manager is on the right.
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Dinner With the Microsoft FlightSim Team267 views Clockwise starting with Al The Web Guy (Cap'n Al), then Mike, Muffy (Hal's wife), Hal, Julie (Brett's wife), Brett and me. They treated us to quite a feast. If you look closely, you can see Mike casting a highly suspicious glance over at Hal. June 13th 2006
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Flying Down the Las Vegas Strip238 views Here's our view while John sets up to fly low level right down the strip at Las Vegas. My thanks to the folks at www.f-4phantom.com International Flightsim Convention, Denver. July 1, 2006
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