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Nehru Centre Displays Boeing 747 Simulator
01-Jul-2019
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KHL News Bureau
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Air India’s first ‘Flight Simulator’ is on public display at the Nehru Science Centre (NSC), Mumbai. The ‘Boeing 747-200’ was designed and manufactured by the CAE, Canada (earlier known as the Canadian Aviation Electronic Industries Limited) and acquired by Air India in 1980.
At that time the Simulator was the most advanced flight crew training aid and precisely replicated every function of the aircraft. The simulator has indigenous six-degree motion system operated by hydraulic jacks, that enables the whole flight deck to move in the horizontal, vertical and lateral axes while rolling, pitching and yawing.
The flight simulator was in service for 21 years until newer technologically made it obsolete after which it was donated to the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai as an artifact. The publicly displayed Simulator will be used to create awareness about the significance of simulations in the field of aviation among the public in general and students in particular. This artefact will provide a glimpse into technologies associated with flight simulation.
The Boeing 747-200 Flight Simulator, after restoration, was launched by Regional Executive Director, Western Region, Airports Authority of India, Mumbai Keshava Sharma at the Nehru Science Centre on February 4, 2019.
A Memorandum of Agreement worth Rs 2 crore was also signed for the development of an Aviation Gallery – Hall of Aerospace at the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai between Airports Authority of India and National Council of Science Museums.
Speaking on the occasion Sharma said that human beings are by nature thrilled by complexity. He said that the fast-paced technologies such as bullet trains, mobile phones and space vehicles were made possible by both science and human beings, by both human creativity and scientific knowledge. Stating that science is a way to the discovery of truth, Sharma said that true discovery leads us to facts, which then accumulate into knowledge. Knowledge, when applied to day-to-day problems, leads to the discovery of solutions. There is no limit to creating, utilizing and applying this knowledge, said Sharma.
Sharma added that observation of facts in a scientific manner leads one to formulation of hypotheses and performance of experiments which can be seen uniformly by all of humanity, unlike other fields where different people perceive matters differently. He called upon the audience to observe passionately, form hypotheses, perform experiments and explore how the understanding can be used for the benefit of society. He said that this pursuit gives meaning to his life, and can give meaning to others too, if they follow this path of inquisitiveness.
On the occasion Director, NSC, S.M. Khened informed that approximately 20 thousand people visited the 3-day Innovation festival organized by the Centre that concluded today. He expressed confidence that work on the Aviation Gallery will be completed in time.”
“KHL News Bureau
[email protected]
Air India’s first ‘Flight Simulator’ is on public display at the Nehru Science Centre (NSC), Mumbai. The ‘Boeing 747-200’ was designed and manufactured by the CAE, Canada (earlier known as the Canadian Aviation Electronic Industries Limited) and acquired by Air India in 1980.
At that time the Simulator was the most advanced flight crew training aid and precisely replicated every function of the aircraft. The simulator has indigenous six-degree motion system operated by hydraulic jacks, that enables the whole flight deck to move in the horizontal, vertical and lateral axes while rolling, pitching and yawing.
The flight simulator was in service for 21 years until newer technologically made it obsolete after which it was donated to the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai as an artifact. The publicly displayed Simulator will be used to create awareness about the significance of simulations in the field of aviation among the public in general and students in particular. This artefact will provide a glimpse into technologies associated with flight simulation.
The Boeing 747-200 Flight Simulator, after restoration, was launched by Regional Executive Director, Western Region, Airports Authority of India, Mumbai Keshava Sharma at the Nehru Science Centre on February 4, 2019.
A Memorandum of Agreement worth Rs 2 crore was also signed for the development of an Aviation Gallery – Hall of Aerospace at the Nehru Science Centre, Mumbai between Airports Authority of India and National Council of Science Museums.
Speaking on the occasion Sharma said that human beings are by nature thrilled by complexity. He said that the fast-paced technologies such as bullet trains, mobile phones and space vehicles were made possible by both science and human beings, by both human creativity and scientific knowledge. Stating that science is a way to the discovery of truth, Sharma said that true discovery leads us to facts, which then accumulate into knowledge. Knowledge, when applied to day-to-day problems, leads to the discovery of solutions. There is no limit to creating, utilizing and applying this knowledge, said Sharma.
Sharma added that observation of facts in a scientific manner leads one to formulation of hypotheses and performance of experiments which can be seen uniformly by all of humanity, unlike other fields where different people perceive matters differently. He called upon the audience to observe passionately, form hypotheses, perform experiments and explore how the understanding can be used for the benefit of society. He said that this pursuit gives meaning to his life, and can give meaning to others too, if they follow this path of inquisitiveness.
On the occasion Director, NSC, S.M. Khened informed that approximately 20 thousand people visited the 3-day Innovation festival organized by the Centre that concluded today. He expressed confidence that work on the Aviation Gallery will be completed in time.”
