Flying

How to Use a Flight Simulator to Log Training Time and Save Money

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), including Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD) models, are valuable tools integral to formal flight training. These simulators allow students to log specific ...
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Training For Any Situation: How Flight Simulators Prepare Pilots For Emergencies

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 ...
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Lockheed unveils LED-based flight simulator promising significant reduction in training cost

Billed as a generational leap in simulator technology, fighter manufacturer Lockheed Martin says replacing domed projector screens with LED displays in flight simulators will offer better performance, ...
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How to Set Up Your First Flight Simulator at Home

Effective home flight simulation for training relies on quality hardware and procedural practice, not just software or gimmicks. Essential hardware for a beneficial sim setup includes a realistic yoke ...
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Joby’s first CAE simulators critical for pilot training, commercial plans

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 ...