The author recounts a highly immersive IFR flight simulation from Boston to Portland, Maine, utilizing VATSIM live air traffic control and realistic weather conditions. The flight presented unexpected ...

Only FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), categorized as Basic (BATDs) or Advanced (AATDs), can legally contribute to formal flight training hours, unlike home flight simulators which are ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...