knfenimore,

I take it that there is someone (or people?) elsewhere in the building simulating ATC, departure control, arrival control, ground control, etc.?

Are the pilots in the sim required to do the broadcasts to the passengers and flight attendants? (e.g. "Flight attendants, please prepare for departure," "ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We're now cruising at 31,000 feet.")

What kind of computer processors/systems run the sims?

- Pat