Define "dummy".
I came across this while looking for information about the A320 control and hyro systems (due to a discussion with Evan in the AirAsia thread).
These two kids (about 20 y/o) have absolutely no experience flying a real plane (not even a Piper Cub), and no "ground school" training with an instructor either (at least that's what they say).
Just experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator (with a good add-on airplane, no doubt) and a lot of will and commitment to look for information and self-study.
They land a "real stuff" A320 full motion simulator after an engine failure on rotation and the failure if 2 of the three hydro systems, and not only just "managed" to land it, but they also follow the emergency procedures.
And no, these kids are no dummies. I bet that they spent studying the airplane procedure and systems and practicing abnormal and emergency situations more than many A320 pilots.
I came across this while looking for information about the A320 control and hyro systems (due to a discussion with Evan in the AirAsia thread).
These two kids (about 20 y/o) have absolutely no experience flying a real plane (not even a Piper Cub), and no "ground school" training with an instructor either (at least that's what they say).
Just experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator (with a good add-on airplane, no doubt) and a lot of will and commitment to look for information and self-study.
They land a "real stuff" A320 full motion simulator after an engine failure on rotation and the failure if 2 of the three hydro systems, and not only just "managed" to land it, but they also follow the emergency procedures.
And no, these kids are no dummies. I bet that they spent studying the airplane procedure and systems and practicing abnormal and emergency situations more than many A320 pilots.
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