19K views · 102 reactions | With Birdly's VR flight simulator, you can almost *literally* fly like an eagle. It doesn't just throw you into a virtual world, it has a fan that simulates the wind and side panels so you can flap your arms, er, wings, and soar https://wired.trib.al/smecS3L | WIRED | Facebook

An American Eagle flight preparing for departure at Philadelphia International Airport took a frightening turn on November 26th when smoke suddenly began drifting through the cabin as the aircraft taxied for takeoff. The pilot was not taking any chances. Instead of continuing to the runway or even returning to the gate, he stopped the aircraft right on the taxiway and ordered an immediate evacuation. Everyone exited safely as emergency crews rushed in to assess what caused the mechanical issue,