A Flight Simulation Association study found that pilots using home flight simulation as a supplement to training achieve certification with significantly fewer flight hours (5.5 fewer than non-users, ...

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 ...

Credit: Joby Aviation As electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft move closer to commercial service, developers are increasingly leaning on simulation to overcome challenges that span ...

Acron Aviation has announced a multi-year contract extension with Arik Air to provide B737NG full flight simulator (FFS) training.

Simple Flying was invited to attend a unique Earth Day-oriented event at Wizz Air's Budapest crew and pilot training facility in late April. While the event was centered around the announcement of ...

For those who have been around the airline industry for a while, it is well known that change is a constant, and even minor updates to procedures or systems can have a significant impact on front-line ...

Sporty's Pilot Shop and Infinite Flight have partnered to integrate mobile flight simulation with online aviation training. The collaboration allows users to practice flight maneuvers and concepts ...

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 ...

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

Enterprise headset maker Vrgineers has developed a portable VR combat flight sim system for training pilots on a wide range of combat aircraft, including planes and helicopters. The entire system fits ...