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How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)
How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)

How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)

Date7/16/1970
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  • How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt). This DC-8 simulator is like a land-based plane in which all flight conditions can be realistically created. Charles Christie keeps schedule of pilot's tests.
  • How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)
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Original Toronto Star caption: How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt). This DC-8 simulator is like a land-based plane in which all flight conditions can be realistically created. Charles Christie keeps schedule of pilot's tests.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0003235F
    GeographyCountryCanada
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