The Death of Astroland: Iconic Rocket Could Be Sold for Scrap

Anyone who's been to Coney Island and doesn't know the Astroland Rockethasn't really been to Coney Island. Back in the 60s, when Astroland was a "futuristic" amusement park, it was a ride. Then it ended...

CAE sells $75 million worth of flight simulators

CAE Inc. said Thursday it has signed contracts to build five full-flight simulators worth $75 million for three airlines, including China Eastern Airlines and its training subsidiary.

LCCC students experience NASCAR simulator (Times Leader)

" The Luzerne County Community College Student Affairs Office recently provided a NASCAR simulator on campus. The simulator, by means of a computer program, made it possible for students to choose any of the NASCAR tracks and race that track through the program. The car had...

NASCAR returns to Virginia today (Mesabi Daily News)

" Wednesday, August 09th, 2006 10:37:24 PM VIRGINIA NASCAR will make its return to Virginia today when Charter Media will bring its auto racing display to Ken Waschke Auto Plaza. According to a news release from Charter Media, the event which will be held from noon to 4 p.m....

Rat Brain Flies F-22 Jet Simulator

"Scientists grow a 'brain' from 25,000 neural cells extracted from a rat embryo and train it fly an F-22 flight simulator. The simplicity of the experiment is mind boggling. If this can be done, think of applying it to UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles). Imagine UAV's doing recon...

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