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 ...

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), categorized as Basic (BATD) or Advanced (AATD), are valuable tools formally integrated into flight training, moving beyond simple home simulator use.

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 ...

QUEENS, New York (WABC) -- A flight simulator at a college in Queens is helping to train the next generation of pilots and air traffic controllers at a time when airlines are dealing with pilot ...

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 European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified a mixed reality (MR) headset for civil aviation training for the first time — potentially signalling a shift in how pilots are taught.

As both a pilot and VR expert, there is no way I could ignore the topic of flight training in virtual reality. Although this niche seems rather narrow, VR is a breakthrough technology for pilot ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has accepted the first of two flight ...

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, ...

It’s a clear day in Zermatt, a remote Swiss town anchored in a sharp valley under the gaze of the Matterhorn. We’ve taken off from Air Zermatt, home to some of the best high-altitude rescue pilots in ...