Fort Campbell soldiers take on new virtual flight training -
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Campbell soldiers take on new virtual flight training  Posted:
Updated:  Soldiers at Fort Campbell took off for an intensive
flight training Friday without ever having to leave the ground.
Technology has made it possible for soldiers to train through
virtual reality flight simulators closer than ever to the real
deal.  "If an engine goes out, you hear that," explained Spc.
Jason Brown. "You hear the difference in the helicopter blades
in case you slow down. It's very realistic."  It's called the
Non-Rated Crew Member Manned Module. It's a flight simulator and
training tool perfect for soldiers like Brown who grew up
gamers.  "It's very virtual reality," said Brown. "It's very
first person shooter-ish. I've personally never flown in an
actual aircraft. I'm just starting. It's a good thing to get
used to the verbage and the communication with the pilots in the
front."  Wearing goggles, sol