See the New Simulator Under Construction in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. The Imaginarium

HELLO SPACE CENTER FANS,

A few days ago I shared a few photos updating you Troubadours on the construction of the UCS Everest and UCS Pathfinder at Canyon Grove Elementary in Pleasant Grove, Utah.  Tonight I'd like to share an update posted to Dreamflight Adventures' blog on the construction of one of their new simulators, the IKS Dreamcatcher at Penn Hills Elementary School, Penn Hills, Pennsylvania.  This update was written by none other than Admiral Starblayze.      I'm excited to see the progress both companies are making as they expand upon the concept of experiential education inspired by the Voyager simulator model I created in 1983.  Congratulations DreamFlight Adventures!  The IKS Dreamcatcher is beautiful (even with its McDonalds' colors).

Mr. Williamson

     
Shipyard Log: IKS Dreamcatcher Construction Update

by Admiral Starblayze

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The following images were relayed from our field reporters visiting the shipyard where the IKS Dreamcatcher is being constructed.  The vessel is set to launch later this fall, and until that time these images are classified as Top Secret.  Please enter thumbprint to confirm access level..

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This is the lobby at the brand new Penn Hills Elementary where the IKS Dreamcatcher is docked.  Let's go in for a closer look.

Here we see the Dreamcatcher immediately after passing through the decontamination entryway.  The wall on the left will house a giant digital viewscreen so the crew can see the outside world as they adventure throughout time and space on their epic missions.  The screen on the far wall will provide supplemental tactical information to assist the crew.

The Pilot, Navigator, and other key crew members will sit at control stations.  The command officers will sit in the central rear posts to oversee the crew.

The control panels have not yet been installed.  They are being configured and used to train a new cohort of Flight Directors to guide our adventurers on their daring missions.

Also, you'll notice something amiss with the color scheme.  The bridge bears the Penn Hills colors, but it also conveys an urge to order a Big Mac and large fries.  The coloring and paneling are scheduled to be revisited before the ship's maiden voyage.

Here Admiral Zenobia is inspecting the bridge lighting systems.  It's essential that the red lights function properly, as the crew may well end up spending most of their time in the throes of red alerts!

Here's a more peaceful splash of blue... a sight that will only last a few moments after the crew embarks on their mission.

The ship has come a long way, and its construction has been a labor of love.  Only a few short months until she's ready to fly!

Stay tuned for more updates as the IKS Dreamcatcher prepares for launch!

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Update on Pleasant Grove's Two Newest Starship Simulators, The Everest and Pathfinder at Canyon Grove Academy. The Imaginarium.

Hello Space Center Fans,
     We're getting closer and closer to the start of the school year.  I planned on spending part of today at Renaissance Academy setting up my classroom but got sidetracked by 'things' (to be defined as anything other than school).  Maybe I'll do it tomorrow, or Wednesday.  Of course there's always Thursday.  Speaking of Thursday, Friday sure is sounding good. Well, why lose a perfectly good Friday when Saturday is open and available.  And this is how terminal procrastination shows its first symptoms.  What follows is too horrendous to describe.

Updated Photos of the UCS Everest and UCS Pathfinder at Canyon Grove Academy

     Work on Utah's two newest spaceship simulators continued during my adventures in the frontier of Dakota. 
     Pleasant Grove's Canyon Grove Academy has licensed two simulators with DSim.  The Everest and Pathfinder are currently under construction in the same large room on the north side of the building next to the school's gym.  They are both due to open this September. Both ships will be used extensively by the school's students when they are not being used for school field trips.  

Looking from outside the front wall of the Pathfinder and into the simulator.  The framing is up and electrical going in.    

Brandon represents DSim and works with the builder.  He is showing me the engineering platform and where the ladder will be placed.  A small sickbay bunk will be housed under the platform.  This is the back of the ship. Everybody will want to be the engineer when they fly the Pathfinder!  

Brandon is describing something about that section of the Pathfinder.  I didn't take good notes so I haven't a clue what he's point to. Let's assume it's awesome, whatever it is.  The Pathfinder will be the smaller of the two simulators at Canyon Grove.

     I took this picture from the back of the ship looking to the front where the main viewer will be located.  The room's outside exit is on the left.  The Pathfinder's control room's door is to the left of the ladder.

   The back of the Everest is truly impressive!  I believe there are eight stations on the two platforms.  Multi level simulators are all the rage right now.  Everybody is doing them.  Not only do the levels give the crew stadium seating, but they open up the area under the platforms for the staff's dirty work :)

The hatch under the Everest's top platform; a perfect place to hide staff for that perfect moment in a mission when the begeebees must be scared out of the crew :)

Looking toward the front of the Everest.  The ship's sick bay is the small room to the right.  It will have one scanning, upright device.  Again, notice the staff hatch.   

The front of the Everest with a focus on the small left room.  I forgot what it will be used for, but I'm sure it will be awesome.  The Everest is easily the size of the Voyager's bridge so it should be able to handle up to 17 people.  

Congratulations to Canyon Grove Academy.  We're all excited to see the completion of these two simulators.  

Mr. Williamson

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