Name: Abandoned Heathrows Airport British Airways Facility With Everything Left Behind
Uploaded: 2023-04-15T20:00:02+00:00
Duration: 32 min 4 s
Description: Back in the 1950s, British Airways established a training facility at Cranebank, which was situated near London Heathrow airport. For many years, aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts would come to

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Back in the 1950s, British Airways established a training facility at Cranebank, which was situated near London Heathrow airport. For many years, aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts would come to this facility to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of aviation. The curriculum used motion simulator equipment and even converted Boeing planes with dummies, giving students a realistic experience of what it's like to fly an airplane.

One of the standout courses offered at Cranebank was the Flight Safety Awareness Course. This course was held in a simulated Boeing 737 cabin, which allowed participants to experience emergency situations in a controlled environment. Initially designed for the petrochemical industry, the course attracted more than 15,000 people since it was launched in 2003.

Over time, British Airways moved its training facilities to the British Airways Global Learning Academy, which is equipped with full-motion flight simulators worth £10 million. This state-of-the-art facility provides training, seminars, and workshops for aspiring pilots, cabin crew, and aviation enthusiasts alike.

However, Cranebank has not been in use by the airline for over five years. The discovery of asbestos in the building made it too costly to redevelop, leading to the facility's closure in 2015-2016. Consequently, many items of little value, including a flight simulator and cabin trainers, were left behind and have since deteriorated.

Despite the closure of Cranebank, the legacy of the training center lives on. The facility played a crucial role in training aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts for many years, helping them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue their dreams of flying.

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