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Based on the design parameters of the Arrow II and the
At the Avro Museum hangar at Springbank Airport, we
have built our own simulator. Like its predecessor, it
is also a fixed base wooden fuselage section.
However, it does not have a seat for the weapons
officer.
It is our goal to promote the museum and our endeavors
The Arrow II simulator is powered by five computers
running X-PLANE, the most comprehensive and
powerful flight simulator program for personal
computers. Three large screens provide the pilot’s
view of the surrounding landscape and airports.
There is an auxiliary screen that can show various
angle views of the Arrow II during the flight. It
provides us with a very sophisticated state-of-the-art
engineering tool as well as a flight simulator. The
specifications of the Arrow II have been programmed
into the X-Plane program. This sophisticated
professional software tool uses an aerodynamic
model known as BLADE ELEMENT THEORY.
It has been used by private and commercial
enterprises alike for aircraft design and testing as well
as training of pilots. We are able to verify the
performance of different engine types that may be
selected for final installation in the Arrow II. Phases of
flight such as take-off, cruise flight and landing along
with critical system failures allows us to determine
how the aircraft will perform in the real world.
functionality of our X-Plane Simulator program, we feel
confident knowing the flight characteristics of the Arrow
II prior to actual flight testing.
To date, the Avro Museum has invested close to $50,000
in the development of this simulator which is quite
expensive to operate and is definitely NOT A TOY.
Instrumentation for our flight simulator (under
development) is functional for flight training and testing
and provides a true to life experience of flying the Arrow
II.
The simulator may be used by members whose
membership is current and volunteers in the museum at
no charge. Even so, their use will be supervised as there
are real flight conditions and warnings that may be
produced during a flight that require some response.
Non-members who wish to use the simulator may do so
for a nominal fee for a supervised 15 minute flight.
Currently, members and volunteers are encouraged to
arrange for flight session times on Tuesdays when we
gather for our construction nights on the Arrow II. The
general public is welcome to book the simulator during
an Open House and arrangements may be made for
other times for large groups as needed.
through open houses and various other venues along
with donations help to provide the needed funding. We
are a working museum with very sophisticated
equipment such as our Arrow II simulator. We
enthusiastically ask for your support with the
understanding that the use of the simulator may be
restrictive to some individuals. All funding raised is used
solely for the activities of the Avro Museum and no
volunteers receive any form of remuneration.
Donate to Avro Museum
A donation of $25 qualifies for a one year museum
membership. Other membership tiers are also
available. Click on Membership to find out more.
Your donation of $25 or more toward our organization
will earn you a charitable tax receipt.
Use PayPal to donate electronically. Mail your cheque Payable to:
A.V. Roe Canada Aviation Museum
If mailing a cheque, please let us know in advance,
Unit 20, 229 Avro Lane
so we know to expect it. Thanks! Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T3Z 3S5
The past and the and future will come together on main
exhibit floor which will have nine traditional galleries
that include aircraft from the collection -- and will also