[simpits-tech] XB-70?

[Matt Bailey]

Ah yes, I seem to remember reading on that page about "Rob" but didn't
realize that was you.

Actually I'm majoring in "aviation flight technology", basically getting
my license and ratings, and of course the usual general college studies.
I had not thought of doing something at college that might help in
cockpit building. While my career certainly comes before my hobby :) I
might as well take classes that would be useful. Thanks for the tip.

	-Matt Bailey

Rob Hommel wrote:
> 
> Matt
> 
> I am the seldom spoken other half of the team working on Gene's F-15 cockpit
> see http://www.f15sim.com
> for more information on that project. There are images available of me on
> the site working on the cockpit.
> 
> The work required to build a general aviation sim are the same ones needed
> to build any sim. Learning is something which never ends in this hobby. Once
> you have learned a new skill it is time to learn another, and another
> follows that. If you are starting college this fall I would recommend any
> engineering classes which are available, then I would try and find out how
> to gain access to any machine tools which are available and learn to use
> them as well as any computer classes and electronics classes. Oddly enough I
> would also recommend theatre arts specifically those dealing with crafting
> sets and lighting. This hobby is a college degree in and of itself, talk to
> your teachers early on in your college career about your interest in this
> hobby. Most will be unfamiliar about it and you can be your own teacher
> before long. Craft your college around this as opposed to a degree program
> and you will still get a four year degree and lots more.
> 
> Keep 'em Flying
> Rob Hommel