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As I get older, these pilots look younger and younger
- Thread starter jmig
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Panther_99FS
Retired SOH Administrator
Who's controlling the rudder :ques: :d
lifejogger
Lost in Texas
That's an interesting microphone he has in his mouth.
Cloud9Gal
~Fury of the Winds~
LOL!!! If only that "microphone" would stay in place while the little boys grow up and become bigger babies..err...I mean men
jmig
SOH-CM-2025
Awwwwwwwww look how cute!!! Looks like a little angel
Adorable child jmig! Is he your grandson?
Yes he is.
Snuffy
Happiness Consultant
I have two sons, the younger one has Down's. I bought FS2002 at my older son's insistance for the two of us to enjoy together; but lately find myself flying with my younger son as well.
One day, I was in the study when he came in. He "woke up" the computer, and picked my icon from the list of users. He found and doubled-clicked the FS icon to start it.
He then picked his plane from the plane menu, and started his flight. After a little while, he wanted to change planes. He hasn't figured out the keystrokes to changes planes, but has reasoned out that he can hit Escape to end a flight, pick the right button from the menu it presents you, pick another plane, and take off again. And that is exactly what he did.
All I could do is stand there and marvel. He is also doing great at his school for special needs children; I was remarking to someone just a little while ago that it if we have made progress anywhere in the past few decades; it is in the way we treat our handicapped, maimed, and special needs population.
-James
One day, I was in the study when he came in. He "woke up" the computer, and picked my icon from the list of users. He found and doubled-clicked the FS icon to start it.
He then picked his plane from the plane menu, and started his flight. After a little while, he wanted to change planes. He hasn't figured out the keystrokes to changes planes, but has reasoned out that he can hit Escape to end a flight, pick the right button from the menu it presents you, pick another plane, and take off again. And that is exactly what he did.
All I could do is stand there and marvel. He is also doing great at his school for special needs children; I was remarking to someone just a little while ago that it if we have made progress anywhere in the past few decades; it is in the way we treat our handicapped, maimed, and special needs population.
-James
jmig
SOH-CM-2025
Thank you, Kofschip.
That is one of my simulators. I have an actual fighter cockpit. The kind you have to climb into. And if you fall :isadizzy:.
What you see there is my test rig. I test the components and the software programming of the I/O cards that go into the T-38 cockpit. The switches and buttons you see there are connected to one of three different I/O cards with which I am experimenting to get them to do what I want.
Lately, I have been using that for all my flying. As any addicted cockpit builder will tell you, they are never finished. They are always WIP. I pulled the T-38 style controls stick and rudder pedals out several months ago to rebuild them. I am also adding projectors and thus rewiring parts of the cockpit.
This cockpit reminds me of a Lotus Elan II sports car I once owned. For every hour of driving it took two hours of maintenance.
Eventually, I hope to use it for bush/GA flying and the cockpit for my fighters.
jmig
SOH-CM-2025
I have a nephew who has Down's. We also have some good friends who have a daughter with Down's syndrome. You and your wife have my respect and admiration.
It takes special parents to raise a special child. I hear the rewards can also be special. So to you and your wife.
and for those other moments 
GT182
Charter Member
A friend of mine, who has passed on, has a daughter with Down's Syndrome. They are handicapped but not the way most think they are. It's amazing how smart they are if you only take the time to notice. And yes they are very special people.... a handful at times but special none the less.
John, I can tell he'll be a pilot someday cause you got all the "toys" to keep him interested. And good for you. :d
John, I can tell he'll be a pilot someday cause you got all the "toys" to keep him interested. And good for you. :d
John, that is great that you can "put together" your own airplane cockpit(s). BTW, that Lotus Elan reminds me of the 1938 MG I had in Holland, that one took also 2 hrs of maintenance per hour of driving. I always had all my tools in the trunk (boot
). And the Lucas electrical system was a nightmare. -- Jerry
jmig
SOH-CM-2025
I hope they still have pilots by then.
jmig
SOH-CM-2025
John, that is great that you can "put together" your own airplane cockpit(s). BTW, that Lotus Elan reminds me of the 1938 MG I had in Holland, that one took also 2 hrs of maintenance per hour of driving. I always had all my tools in the trunk (boot
Oh how well do I remember the Lucas electrical systems. I learned to cuss Microsoft by cussing Lucas.
:angryfir: