Maxwell J. Toms
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Julian Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada, K7C 3W7
mjtoms@sympatico.ca (613) 257-7290
F16 Flight Simulator: (1992-2007)
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I got the idea to build a full-scale flight simulator
cockpit while visiting the Simulation and Training conference in Florida in
early 1991. After some research I
settled on the General Dynamics F-16, due to its small footprint and the
availability of scale models.
I purchased a 1/12th scale cockpit and a 1/48th
scale aircraft models from which I developed the plans for all of the assembly
parts, including the instruments, head-up display, ejection seat and rails. The
simulator was designed so it could taken apart to fit through a regular 30”
door, and be easily transported.
Construction took about 500-600 hours. All the
components were fabricated from wood, light aluminium, and plastic. The
simulator has been acquired by the North Bay Museum, and is destined to be an
interactive display for kids of all ages.
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