WeFly - Flight Simulators

Step into the Captain's Seat of Aviation's Iconic Workhorse.
Master the controls of the world’s most recognized commercial aircraft.

[WeFly - Flight Simulators @WeFlyLA]

Ever dreamed of flying a Boeing 737? 🛫 Now’s your chance! Take the captain’s seat in our motion powered simulator - no experience needed! 🚀
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🚀 Walk in as a passenger. Leave as a captain.

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[Stellarix @Stellarixorine]

Earth From Space✨✨

[Aviation @xAviation]

Dash 8 crosswind landing skills on full display!

📹: CargoSpotter

[Ron Zambrano M 🇪🇨 @RAZBAM]

Today's set

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@MSFSofficial @pimaxofficial @winctrlofficial Beautiful

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@MSFSofficial Happy anniversary !

[Microsoft Flight Simulator✈️ @MSFSofficial]

We are celebrating the 6th anniversary of the Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) launch, which marked the celebrated return of Microsoft’s longest running supported franchise.

To make this a real celebration, we are running a massive franchise sale that includes exciting new offers for both MSFS (2020) and MSFS 2024.

Find out more here:

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[Aviation @xAviation]

A look inside the Boeing 777 flight deck.

[Ron Zambrano M 🇪🇨 @RAZBAM]

today's set

[SyncVotes @syncvotes]

Every blockchain talks about governance.

Almost all of them force you to do it in public.

@CantonNetwork doesn’t.

Private governance isn’t a feature.
It’s a requirement.
https://t.co/RJonExy0Zz

[WeFly - Flight Simulators @WeFlyLA]

@syncvotes @CantonNetwork Impressed

[WeFly - Flight Simulators @WeFlyLA]

@MetarchySpace @avax Awesome! I like that

[Mechanical Knowledge @mechanical_4u]

This is the mechanical heart of every flight deck.

At the core of this instrument is a high-speed mechanical gyroscope held within a series of gimbals. It relies on the physics of rigidity in space, meaning the spinning disc stays perfectly aligned with the Earth's horizon regardless of how the aircraft moves around it. When you see the outer casing tilt and dive, you are actually watching the plane move while the instrument stays perfectly still.

For decades, this was the primary way pilots survived flying through thick cloud cover or at night. Without a visible horizon, the human brain can easily become disoriented, leading to a deadly condition called the graveyard spin. This device provides an objective visual reference that never fails, even if the entire electrical system of the plane goes dark.

While modern airliners have transitioned to digital screens and solid-state sensors, these analog units remain critical. Many pilots still prefer them as a fail-safe backup because they operate on pure physics rather than software. It is a masterclass in engineering that remains just as relevant in the age of automation as it was eighty years ago.

It is a timeless piece of safety technology.

Would you trust a mechanical dial over a digital screen?

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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The most expensive military aircraft in the world, the B-2 Spirit bomber, costs 2.1 billion dollars and features cutting-edge technology

[🎞️ Machine Knowledge]

[Patricia Marins @pati_marins64]

This was filmed in 2023 during the pacific air show, in 4k 120 fps. #F22

[aircraftmaintenancengineer @airmainengineer]

Can you guess the airport name?

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

SpaceX will make this real

[aircraftmaintenancengineer @airmainengineer]

Coolest version of F-35 ✈️
📸 by ig/turnnburnaviation

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

In 1963 the US tested landing C-130 Hercules onto an aircraft carrier.

Wait for it.