The author successfully conducted their first simulated instrument flight with live VATSIM air traffic control, flying from Boston (KBOS) to Portland (KPWM) after recent instrument lessons. The flight ...
The article differentiates between basic home flight simulator software and FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), which include Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD) variants. ATDs are recognized ...
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, ...
Company announces G1000 NXi software update and forthcoming family of high-fidelity hardware.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...