FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), comprising Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD) types, are recognized as valuable tools in formal flight training, going beyond basic home flight simulator ...

Even though air travel has become a standard part of our lives, with more and more people flying every year, there is still a level of prestige associated with airline pilots. Estimates suggest that ...

Flight simulators offer realistic and educational flying experiences for both aviation enthusiasts and professional pilots, allowing for skill development and emergency training from home. The article ...

Check rides usually include a simple yet significant question: What is the difference between currency and proficiency? Both are important matters, of course, and if you are anyone other than a ...

TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how pilots are taught.

Flight simulator company Dogfight Boss, and Varjo, the high-end XR headset creator, announced they’ve shipped their first mixed reality F-16 simulator to the Ukrainian Air Force to help accelerate ...

Japanese helicopter Nakanihon Air has received Level 7 approval for Loft's Airbus H125 flight training device. Credit: Loft Dynamics The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has become the third regulator to ...

• Full-flight simulators (FFS) replicate the real “feel” of the simulated aircraft. • A 12-pole, brushless servomotor with custom rotor and stator design delivers 5,600 lb-in. • The custom-designed ...