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Moving In
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MUSEUM OF AVIATION’S NEW

VR SIMULATOR

IS OUT OF THIS

WORLD

Walk in Space or

Dive Down Deep

with Virtual Reality

ou don’t need years of NASA
training to experience a
Y spacewalk or buy a time-traveling
submarine to explore the prehistoric ocean The first two VR adventures – Spacewalk
– just hop in the Museum of Aviation’s new VR: Danger in Orbit and Prehistoric Dive VR –
Virtual Reality simulator. were well received by patrons, Maas said. A
Just one of two Virtual Reality (VR) third experience was released in early 2019
simulators in the state, the Museum’s VR ride and additional adventure options will be
has been the hottest exhibit since it opened added to the slate every six months.
in late 2018. Director of Operations Jenny “When a new adventure is added, all
Maas said visitor feedback sent the Museum other adventure options will still remain in
looking for an interactive exhibit. After months the system,” Maas said. “There will always be
of searching for the right fit, the Museum something new for people to experience.” The VR simulator operates during museum
partnered with the Atlanta-based company The VR Transporter accommodates up hours and is a separate cost from museum
Pulseworks to bring the emerging technology to four people per ride cycle. The motion entry. VR ticket prices are $10 per ride or $8 for
to its visitors. platform elevates, pitches, and rolls in
military and first responders. The museum is
“The response has been wonderful!” Maas computer-controlled increments designed
open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
said. “Everyone who rides it absolutely loves it to mimic the path of the would-be
and oftentimes will ride more than once.” astronauts or underwater explorers. ~by Andrew Smith

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