I flew an Airbus A350 flight simulator to experience the rare but high-risk scenarios pilots may face, from bouncy turbulence ...

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), categorized as Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD), are officially incorporated into flight training programs. These ATDs allow students to log specific ...

At-home flight simulation is recommended as an inexpensive and effective supplement for pilot training, proficiency, and currency, helping to shorten training time and save money. The article promotes ...

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, ...

Joby took delivery of its first simulator developed jointly with CAE in January. Credit: Joby Aviation As electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft move closer to commercial service, ...

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 ...

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport, the home of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, is one of the busiest heliports in the Army. While much of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade mission happens in ...

The intimidating puzzle of an F-16 dash stares back at me as the voice in my headphones calmly clears me for takeoff. I advance the throttle full forward and the Fighting Falcon rolls forward from the ...

MUKILTEO — There’s a storm brewing! The forecast calls for heavy winds! Should you fly your small plane today or wait it out? There’s a surefire way to make the call, said Peter Hickey, an experienced ...

• 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 ...