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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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Schoolchildren from the Troitsky and Novomoskovsky administrative districts, whose parents are participating in a special military operation, took a tour of Vnukovo International Airport named after A.N. Tupolev.
Just like in a real liner
The visit began at the training center, where future aviation specialists are trained. The young guests were told about the airport's history and shown mock-ups of aircraft and airfield equipment. Instructors gave the children an introductory lesson, after which they each performed takeoff and landing in a Tu-154 flight simulator.
The children also took on the role of air traffic controllers: they learned about aircraft tracking equipment and systems, independently determined their flight paths, altitude, and speed, and learned how to use the control panel.
Dogs and a falcon are on guard for safety
At the airport entrance, the young participants underwent security screening. Aviation security personnel demonstrated the operation of introscopes, metal detector frames, and other equipment. There, the children were met by dog handlers and their dog, who explained animal training and the special skills required for such a responsible service.
It turns out that four-legged helpers aren't the only ones involved in airport life. Flight safety is also ensured by ornithologists and their feathered protégé, a tame falcon. The schoolchildren learned how the raptor scares away seagulls, grey partridges, snipes, pigeons, and crows from the airfield, preventing them from getting into airplane engines during takeoff and landing.
In the check-in hall, young guests learned about the specifics of working at the information desk and visited the children's waiting room. In the baggage claim area, they were shown a demonstration of a modern luggage tracing system using artificial intelligence technology.
Anyone can become a pilot
A special part of the program was a meeting with a pilot from one of the airlines based at Vnukovo Airport. He shared the story of his professional journey—from his first training sessions on a training aircraft to piloting modern passenger airliners—and answered questions from the young audience. The children were particularly interested in the emergency situations that experience and professionalism help them overcome.
"It was really interesting to learn about how airplanes work, what lift is, and why a vertical speed indicator is needed. I had no idea how much a pilot and the entire airport crew must know and be able to do!" ninth-grader Polina Dolgova shared her impressions.
The tour concluded with a photo shoot against the backdrop of the airfield apron and runway, where the students received souvenirs. Many students admitted that the event inspired them to seriously consider a career in civil aviation.
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