Aviation Enthusiast Builds 747 Flight Simulator in Garage – AIR048

By Matt Graham

 

Many Australians have used the travel downturn to work on projects around the house. Canberra-based Andrew Newnham, whose AFF handle is harvyk, is no exception. But instead of reseeding his lawn, installing a new kitchen or painting the house, Andrew decided to build a life-size Boeing 747 flight simulator in his garage!

In this episode, Andrew tells Matt all about the project and what it takes to build a full-scale flight simulator at home.

Also in this episode, find out where all the grounded Qantas & Virgin planes are parked and why the Boeing 737 MAX could soon return to the skies.

You can see pictures of Andrew’s flight simulator here: Podcast #48: 747 Enthusiast Builds Flight Simulator in Garage

 

Episode contents:

  • 0:51 – Fortnightly news round-up
  • 12:25 – Interview with Andrew Newnham
  • 24:21 – Where are all the grounded Qantas & Virgin planes?
  • 27:35 – Boeing 737 MAX update

 

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Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up:

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