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July 21, 2011

FAA touts Vegas training simulator

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration is touting the use of a computerized training simulator in Las Vegas that officials say helps air traffic controllers learn to direct aircraft take-offs and landings at busy McCarran International Airport.

FAA spokesman Ian Gregor says the control tower simulator in Las Vegas is one of 22 in place at major airports around the country. The FAA also has 14 simulators at its training academy in Oklahoma City.


 
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