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But a chance to live life before becoming disabled by getting behind the wheel again. nonprofit organization called accessible racing has designed a simulator which allows drivers to get behind the wheel and eventually put the pedal to the metal nascar style. they are modified for wheelchair users and has a door that opens to 90 degrees. >> people newly injured, they can transition to real world applications but some may be driving the race car and for others it may be going to the corner store ...

Salute to the memorial day and tribute to the warriors. a program to allow disabled veterans to get behind the wheel and experience the high engine racing speed. julie is here to tell us about it. >> newly disabled vets are leaving behind their beds and rehab centers and shifting gears to a more independent life in the fast lane. much like a video game, the simulator teaches them how to get behind the wheel and drive a car again. jerry was able to drive for the first time in seven years, fulfill...

He can step, move his toes and his neefs on command. now listen to this. >> i wasnt able to move a toe or anything for four years. on the third day of turning the simulator on i was able to stand independently. it boost my confidence and continued to give me hope towards my ultimate goal of getting up and standing and walking. but it helped me out physically and emotionally as well. >> reporter: this is not a cure. doctors are warning people not think this is a cure. but its a huge first step. t...

Martha: they have carrot sticks in happy meals. >> i went into the movie theater and said can i have two small sodas? they were this big. martha: they would tell you its cheaper to get the keg. martha: thank you very much, ladies. coming up, a small step for a 25-year-old paralyzed man that could signal a very big leap in dealing with spinal cord injuries. this is a huge story. well be right back. >> i wasnt able to move a toe or four years. on the third day of turning the simulator on i was abl...

Generators that indian point has. so its, basically, at an elevation that prevents against flooding, its tornado-proof, concrete bunker, essentially, where if we lost off site power, off site electricity, this would kick on automatically providing electricity to keep the pool cool. >> reporter: it looks like were in the control room. >> were actually in the simulator. a lot of the safety-related equipment is really never used except in the event on an emergency. theres a lot of testing that goes...

Get them used to the language of air traffic control. >> reporter: twin cessna one two eight charlie cross runway. we find that out firsthand trying to operate the high-tech simulator. >> american 2156 tower line up and wait. >> i messed up there. i forget to tell them the runway. >> not too bad. thats minor. >> disconcerting how difficult it is students come in having as much trouble as i do. by the time you get them out of here theyre ready to go? >> our purpose is to screen and can they be tr...

Billion. >> and our own jeanne meserve joins us from the aviation summit in washington. and i understand you have demonstration to show us. >> right. were in the simulator. in is a mock-up of a 7 37 cog pa cockpit. were going to show you how communications will change with nextgen. with me is a pilot and retired controller. how will this change the pilots job communicationswise? >> what you are about to hear is the sovoice rendition of an air traffic control clear today. >> ft. lauderdale one, s...

In the field, i would lose my job and also be responsible for anybody who was hurt. it is definitely serious. >> reporter: i asked miranda if all of the scrutiny on air traffic controller had her rethinking her choice? >> i feel good about the job and im confident about any decision to be going into the field. >> reporter: one day to be guiding your flight. the class of 2011 feeling good about their future and sounding very much in control. and randi, we wanted to show you again, a continuation ...

Escalator. >> reporter: and flying is 23 times safe as driving. still, all it takes is a series of close calls to rile up that emotional fear. the simulator is now taking us down a taxiway and this could be the same kind of jolt that was felt by those on the crg plane. that would get your attention. the ntsb says 76% of passengers do survive the most serious of crashes. the faas tips, sit within five rows of an exit, make a mental note of how far away you are from the exit, sit on an aisle, and ...

Say safe travels, but most significantly with a boeing 737. it can be a lot of airlines asking a lot of questions. >> indeed. thanks so much. >> lets bring in american airlines pilot tom casey who is a flight instructor. its grit to see you. put yourself in the cockpit and tell us what you would have had and what would have gone through your mind and if you can prepare for a situation like this. >> you prepare for it. every training cycle in the simulator, each member is given a simulated decomp...