I tested a private jet simulator. It was like playing a video game — but way more stressful.
I visited a BAE Systems base to try out its latest private jet simulator and experience what it's like to fly celebrities or the superrich around the world.
After buckling myself in, I was surrounded by a fleet of British Airways jets, and I even spotted the legendaryAs we prepared for takeoff, the HUD was turned on. This shows a pilot the plane's speed, altitude, and attitude — which measures how level the aircraft is. I was told pilots try not to go beyond 30 degrees of attitude on either side to keep passengers comfortable.
The technology allowed me to experience what it's like flying during the day, dusk, nighttime, and even through thick fog. On each occasion, the HUD was projected onto the screen to show me my trajectory and surroundings.
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