# Flight Simulator on The No Agenda Show Flight Simulator comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to March 2023. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** June 2009 – March 2023 - **Related topics:** [Emergency Landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-landing.md), [Nasa Ames](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa-ames.md), [Air Traffic Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [Aircraft Carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Boeing 747](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-747.md), [Bombardier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bombardier.md), [Corpus Christi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corpus-christi.md), [Florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md), [Fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Flight Simulator Experience, Navy T-45 Jet - **Episode:** [1534: The Chit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit.md) - **Published:** 2023-03-02 - **Time:** 2:34:56–2:38:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1534-the-chit/chapter/flight-simulator-experience-navy-t-45-jet.md One of the hosts describes a recent experience flying a Navy T-45 jet simulator at the Naval Air Base in Corpus Christi. The high-tech simulator featured a 270-degree screen and realistic cockpit feedback. Despite being a licensed pilot, the host struggled to land on a virtual aircraft carrier, highlighting the difficulty of naval aviation. Keywords: [navy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/navy.md), [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), t-45, [corpus christi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corpus-christi.md), [nasa ames](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa-ames.md), [aircraft carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aircraft-carrier.md) ### Florida Emergency Landing, Pilot Medical Emergency - **Episode:** [1451: Texas Balls](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1451-texas-balls.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-15 - **Time:** 9:04–10:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1451-texas-balls/chapter/florida-emergency-landing-pilot-medical-emergency.md A passenger with no flying experience successfully landed a plane in Florida after the pilot suffered a medical emergency. The passenger is scheduled for an interview with Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show. Speculation regarding the pilot's sudden incapacitation remains unconfirmed, despite various theories about potential substance use. Keywords: [savannah guthrie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/savannah-guthrie.md), [today show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/today-show.md), [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), [emergency landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-landing.md), [pilot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot.md), [florida](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/florida.md) ### Cessna Caravan Emergency Landing, Passenger Hero Narrative - **Episode:** [1450: New Collar Worker](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker.md) - **Published:** 2022-05-13 - **Time:** 9:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1450-new-collar-worker/chapter/cessna-caravan-emergency-landing-passenger-hero-narrative.md A passenger with no formal flying experience successfully landed a Cessna 208 Caravan at Palm Beach International Airport after the pilot became incapacitated. Air traffic controller Robert Morgan, a flight instructor, guided the passenger through the landing via radio and cell phone. Speculation arises regarding the passenger's potential prior experience with flight simulators and the unusual use of a cell phone for critical aviation instructions. Keywords: cessna caravan, [palm beach](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palm-beach.md), robert morgan, [air traffic control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-traffic-control.md), [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), [emergency landing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emergency-landing.md) ### Aviation Mechanics, Engine Over-Revving and Flight Simulators - **Episode:** [1059: Barrel Roll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll.md) - **Published:** 2018-08-13 - **Time:** 14:24–19:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1059-barrel-roll/chapter/aviation-mechanics-engine-over-revving-and-flight-simulators.md The conversation shifts to the technical requirements of operating a turboprop aircraft, focusing on the complexity of starting turbine engines without over-revving them. One host recounts a personal experience of damaging a jet engine, which resulted in a costly repair. They also discuss the efficacy of modern flight simulators in providing realistic flight training for non-pilots. Keywords: [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), turbine engines, [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), [bombardier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bombardier.md), engine maintenance ### Flight Simulators and Military Training via Video Games - **Episode:** [1010: Spin the Bottle](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle.md) - **Published:** 2018-02-22 - **Time:** 24:27–27:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1010-spin-the-bottle/chapter/flight-simulators-and-military-training-via-video-games.md Military and aviation simulators demonstrate how digital training translates to real-world skills, such as the U.S. Army Tank Corps improving performance through virtual practice. Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman argues that first-person shooters provide similar "kill training" by desensitizing users to the act of shooting. While most users remain unaffected, the training can be activated in individuals with underlying mental health issues or drug influences. Keywords: microsoft flight simulator, [grand theft auto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/grand-theft-auto.md), tank corps, dave grossman, [simulation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/simulation.md) ### Train Advocacy and Airline Safety Propaganda - **Episode:** [231: Who's Retarded Now?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/231-who-s-retarded-now.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-02 - **Time:** 1:29:56–1:38:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/231-who-s-retarded-now/chapter/train-advocacy-and-airline-safety-propaganda.md A series of news reports and advertisements, including a Zappos email campaign, are analyzed as part of a "trains good, planes bad" psychological operation. The discussion highlights recent airline mechanical failures and critical articles about flight simulator flaws as evidence of a coordinated effort to push travelers toward rail transport. Keywords: zappos, [qantas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/qantas.md), flight simulators, [usa today](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/usa-today.md), ashley halsey ### Iceland Media Haven, Microsoft Flight Simulator Predator Drone - **Episode:** [174: Gung Ho!! Fat Choy!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy.md) - **Published:** 2010-02-14 - **Time:** 1:52:52–1:56:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/174-gung-ho-fat-choy/chapter/iceland-media-haven-microsoft-flight-simulator-predator-drone.md Iceland is proposing the "Icelandic Modern Media Initiative" to become a global safe haven for investigative journalism and whistleblowers. Meanwhile, Microsoft has released a Predator drone module for its Flight Simulator, which the hosts view as a tool for preconditioning the public for domestic drone surveillance. Keywords: [iceland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iceland.md), [wikileaks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wikileaks.md), [freedom of speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/freedom-of-speech.md), microsoft flight simulator, [predator drone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/predator-drone.md), [uav](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uav.md) ### Flight Simulators, NASA Ames Research Center Training - **Episode:** [101: Lightning Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-03 - **Time:** 10:24–14:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes/chapter/flight-simulators-nasa-ames-research-center-training.md John C. Dvorak describes his experience flying a Boeing 747 simulator at the NASA Ames Research Center. He compares the tactile feel of traditional cockpits to modern fly-by-wire joystick systems, noting he found the joystick easier to land. The anecdote includes a failed simulation of a 747 takeoff on an icy runway with a heavy crosswind. Keywords: [nasa ames](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa-ames.md), [flight simulator](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-simulator.md), [boeing 747](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-747.md), [fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), joystick, crosswind, aviation training --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)