[Psml] PWC Simulator

[Robert Keller]

MessageHello Jeff -

The PWC Simulator displayed at the Dallas Annual USPS meeting is one of several constructed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as part of their state wide "Nobody's Waterproof" campaign efforts in Boater Education. As you noted the PWC is an actual jet ski shell without any engine or propulsion features. It is coupled to a game boy type screen and mounted on a small PWC trailer. The rider steers and operates the throttle through a course viewed on the screen just as if was being ridden, much like you might see in a video arcade. What a super draw at boat shows and water sports shows. They even require the person doing it to put on a proper high impact life jacket. I hope you had a chance to try it yourself in Dallas.

You can get more details from:
Brandi Bradford 
State Boater Education Coordinator 
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
4200 Smith School Road
Austin, TX 78744
512-389-4993
www.NobodysWaterproof.com

They have offered to provide a PWC Simulator to the D21 Texas and adjacent squadrons for use at any water safety activity for loan. Hope this helps in your efforts to construct one for your squadron's activities and shows. They have plans available for help in making one. The trailer passes`through any double door entry as well.


Robert Keller, Chairman
USPS National Meetings
   
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  From: jeff at usps-atlanta.org 
  To: rakel at verizon.net 
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  Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 4:57 PM
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  At the national meeting, someone was displaying a PWC Simulator based on a video game.  The plans were from the Texas Department of Wildlife, but I didn't catch who (which squadron) had built it.  We're considering building one, but would like to get in contact with someone who as done it (copy ideas, avoid the same mistakes, etc. ) as well as getting some pictures of the internals.  Anyone know who to contact?

  Jeff
  D-17 Admin



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