Years of chamber advocacy have come to fruition in the form of the C-130 simulator at Wyoming Air National Guard. The flight simulator is part of a regional facility that will enable C-130 aircrew to log flight hours without adding extra wear and tear to planes and regardless of weather conditions.
During the MAC January Luncheon, Chamber Members were able to enter the facility and view a simulated flight. The simulator includes features which allow flight crews to experience changing gravity, turbulence, and a variety of emergency scenarios. These emergency scenarios, such as bird strikes, enable flight crews to prepare for difficult situations well before they happen.
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- Exterior of the C-130 Flight Simulator
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- Cockpit of the c-130 Flight Simulator
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- Pilot banks the Flight Simulator. The ground is visible in the left half of the cock pit window.
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- Mayor Patrick Collins discusses the benefits of the C-130 Flight Simulator for pilots and flight crew.
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- Pilot handles the controls of the C-130 Flight Simulator.
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- Simulated view from the cockpit windows.
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- MAC Luncheon attendees receive an update from military members.
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- National Guardsman explains the duties of the Wyoming Air National Guard.
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Story and Photos by J. Elizabeth Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett serves the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce as the Director of Marketing and Communications. She is passionate about working with the diverse communities in Cheyenne and creating accessible communications material that engages our chamber members.
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