The F/A-18 simulator at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA.
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The F/A-18 simulator at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. Simulators offer a safe and economical alternative to actual flights to gather data, as well as being excellent facilities for pilot practice and training.
The F/A-18 Hornet is used primarily as a safety chase and mission support aircraft at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA. As support aircraft, the F/A-18’s are used for safety chase, pilot proficiency, aerial photography, and other mission support functions.October 4, 2004NASA Photo / Tom Tschida› Simulator Description