Name: Insights into software development. A story of flight simulation.
Start: 2026-01-15T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-01-15T21:00:00+00:00
Location: The Hive

Insights into software development. A story of flight simulation.

Gain insights into software development, desktop simulation tools, and the Boeing 737-800 NG fixed-based simulator’s commercial applications
About this Event

Join Duncan MacKellar from Velocity Flight Training for an inside look at software, simulation tech, and the Boeing 737-800 NG fixed-based simulator.

What will this presentation cover?

Software development insights.
Desktop simulation applications.
Commercial development and use of the Boeing 737-800 Next Generation fixed-based simulator,

Agenda:

18:30 - Refreshments and networking.

19:00 – Presentation: Duncan MacKellar.

20:00 - Q&A.

21:00 - Close.

Who is this event aimed at?

The general public, BCS members, university, college and school students, local businesspeople and those interested in understanding computing and AI.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY: Duncan MacKellar.

Duncan is an aerospace engineer whose early career focused on designing and testing advanced power management and display systems for commercial and military aircraft. Alongside this work, he began developing full-sized, fixed-base flight simulator technologies—a passion that became his primary focus after leaving the corporate world. He has since expanded his expertise into high-fidelity desktop simulation, complementing his fixed-base simulator projects and specialising in complex aircraft systems, avionics modelling, and immersive simulation environments.

Duncan is an active participant in WorldFlight, a global flight-simulation charity event, contributing both technically and operationally, and has helped raise over £50,000 for Fly2Help and the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity as part of Team Velocity. Outside of Engineering, he pursues photography with a particular interest in aviation and landscapes and can usually be found exploring North Wales or working with air arms from around the world.

Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over, children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

The British Computer Society (Hereford & Worcester Branch) in collaboration with BIPC Worcestershire.

Links:

https://www.bcs.org

Start or grow a business | Worcestershire County Council

https://velocity.aero/