After receiving instrument lessons, the author successfully completed their first Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight in a simulator using VATSIM's live air traffic control. The flight presented ...

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (BATDs and AATDs) are legally recognized for flight training, distinct from basic home simulator software. These devices enable students to log specific training ...

Predictive Dynamics has launched "Fly With AI Pro," an AI flight instructor designed to transform home flight simulators into realistic training environments for student pilots to practice private ...

Loft Dynamics’ immersive Virtual Reality Flight Training Simulator devices are one-twentieth the cost and one-tenth the size of traditional full-motion simulators. Credit: Meg Ellery The Loft Flight ...

Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) uses Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Azure to train new and existing pilots. TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, ...

As the aerospace industry seeks to improve pilot training and reduce costs, simulation technology has emerged as a leading method of innovation. One of the most valuable investments in pilot training ...

Jerry Williams is confident that when he flips an aircraft in midair or disables the cockpit instruments, his students can recover without careening to the ground. Rather than attempt dangerous ...

Textron is acquiring two flight simulation and aircraft training companies, Mechtronix and Opinicus Corp. These acquisitions will be combined with Textron's existing military training business to form ...

Joby’s commercial strategies hinge on two CAE simulators that will enable operations in Dubai and the USA, according to Joby’s president of operations. Joby Aviation recently received the first of two ...