#154 Aug 2017 Machines that Move Us!

Machines move us in many ways. Aircraft move people and cargo. They also move our spirit of wonder and amazement.

The Canadian Snowbirds performed over White Rock beach.

Even the gulls wanted into the action.

The acrobatics enthralled hundreds of beach visitors.

How close are the jets?

Amazing coordination!

The aircraft formation was exciting.

Everyone was waiting for the heart.

We learned that there are two jets forming each side of the heart.

A beautiful, thrilling evening as The Snowbirds bid us farewell.

Ralph obtained after hours access to the BCIT Simulation Lab. That moved us in a very different way.

Lindsay and I took turns “driving” a Mining Bulldozer. That was a moving experience!

Step by step operating instructions are displayed on the front screen.

The entire assembly moves as the controls are operated. The floor shakes!

The rear screen shows where you have driven.

We also “drove” an articulated truck.

A view of the shop floor gave us perspective of some of the equipment used to train apprentice technicians.

 

Ralph introduced us to the VCC Tool Room where he frequently substitutes.

In 2013 BCIT built a room around a Man Engine.

Multiples of this engine can move a cruise ship’s propeller or a ship’s diesel-electric propulsion plant.

The engine was built in Germany and donated to the BCIT Marine Program. Under terms of the donation the engine cannot be activated.

At night the massive size of the engine can be appreciated. Notice the perspective of the man doors on each side of the room.

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