Good Afternoon Gentlemen, I haven't been on here in a while so I wanted to stop by and make some observations based on my last couples months. Unfortunately I haven't had time to fly the NGX since about November because I have been caught up in Naval Flight Training. 2 weeks ago I started "Primary" training which is the 6 month phase that we train on our first Naval Trainer which puts us through Fam Flights, Aerobatics, Instruments and Formation. I am lucky enough to get to fly the new T-6B which is an incredible aircraft. It cruises close to .7 mach, has a full glass cockpit and HUD,although I will say it takes some getting used to flying in a G-Suit and on Oxygen.But the reason I am writing is I have spent the last 2 weeks buried in operations manuals and emergency procedures and just finished my first phase exam that included the FMS system. Because everyone here strives to be as close to reality as possible I think its necessary to say how much the NGX helped me in this process. Our FMS is very similar although the data entry is a little different because we use an Up Front Control Panel instead of a keyboard and the FMS menu its self is displayed on one of the 3 MFDs in the cockpit. However operation wise it is incredibly similar to the NGX and many other FMCs. What really impressed me came when they described how much the system cost and how in-depth it was. It is very in-depth and includes an incredible amount of functionality, but nothing I had not seen in the NGX.This is a true testament to Robert and his team, their ability to put that kind of functionality into a simulation for such a low price is astonishing, and it really took me learning a real world application to see how talented they are so I just wanted to give a Bravo Zulu. Well done gentlemen.Unfortunately the next 6 months of my life will involve flying 4 hours a day and studying the other 20 (maybe some sleep if I can find time) so I won't be able to fly the NGX, but believe me I can't wait to get back and fly her, even if I am doing the real thing, it is a truly incredible simulation.-ENS Matthew ChaseStudent Naval AviatorUSCG

Thank you for serving your great Country, you are a great American!

thank you for your comments, im studying from the Flight Safety Boing (FSB) Computer Based Training in conjuction with the FCOM and as i finished every lesson i practice it on the NGX and it has never let me down.

Edited February 11, 201214 yr by ctdesing

Unfortunately the next 6 months of my life will involve flying 4 hours a day and studying the other 20

I think you mean FORTUNATELY, and thank you for your service! :-)

I think you mean FORTUNATELY, and thank you for your service! :-)

Jay you're I do mean fortunately, its the studying that's not the fun part, the flying is the reason I get up in the morning.-Matthew Chase