Aero-Linx!

Scouring the information super airways can sometimes be a tough, if educational, task for the Aero-News staff... but it also allows us to check out some truly neat and exciting sites, so it's not that bad a gig. On any given day, we may check dozens (and often hundreds) of different sources for story ideas, and facts confirmation. And, as is the nature of our business, much of this is done on the Internet.

The ANN gang decided we probably shouldn't keep some of the neat sites, info resources, and organizations we've discovered to ourselves... so we decided to bring you Aero-Linx. These are the sites that WE check out -- when we need added perspective, a new spin on a day's topic... or just want to escape into cyber-aero-space for awhile.

Look for some of our favorite sites, coming each day to ANN via Aero-Linx. Suggestions for future Aero-Linx segments are always welcome, as well.

Aero Linx: F-4 Phantom II Thunderbird Simulator

The purpose of this group's effort is to build a highly inspirational aircraft device that will make a positive influence on our youths for years to come. Also, the F-4 Phantom II Thunderbird Simulator's intends to give the everyday person a once in a lifetime opportunity to get in a real jet cockpit and actually fly it. The owner, Steve Cannaby, and his group have a passion for aviation and take pleasure in giving this rare opportunity to people who otherwise would never have the chance.

FMI: www.f4sim.com/index.html