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 ...

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), categorized as Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD), are officially integrated into formal flight training programs. Students can log specific training hours ...

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 ...

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 ...

General Dynamics’ (NYSE: GD) information technology business will help the U.S. Army update virtual flight simulators and train military aviators under a potential 12-year, $1.7 billion contract ...

Effective home flight simulation for pilot training requires realistic, quality hardware that reinforces good habits, rather than just time spent in any setup. Key hardware investments should include ...

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 Association of Flight Training Organisations (AFTO) has argued that reducing actual flying hours could weaken pilots' ...

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (WDTN) — Before taking to the skies, aircrews have to go through hours of training, and they do it through flight simulation. The Simulators Division at ...

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, ...