[simpits-tech] Interesting item

[Matt Bailey]

Procedures trainers seem like such good simpit candidates. :) I need to
find a training center that's going out of business and has like a T-38
nose or something with fake instruments etc in it. :)

I'd never heard of the touch test, interesting. I can see why they use a
sim for it, hehe........

"OK, show me the flap lever."

<click>

"NO NO WRONG HANDLE WRONG HANDLE!!!!!!!!!" <a fist slams the handle back
down>

<sound of props crunching into asphalt>

	-Matt Bailey

John Miguez wrote:
> 
> It looks like it could have come out of a procedures trainer.  Basically
> a cockpit mockup with fake instruments and buttons.  It is used to allow
> new pilots to get familiar with the switch locations.
> 
> I remember we use to have to pass a blind touch test.  You know, "Show
> me the fuel dump switch."  The pilot has to place his fingers on the
> right switch.
> 
> John