Flight simulators, especially FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (BATDs and AATDs), are increasingly valuable tools integrated into formal flight training. These devices enable students to log ...

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 ...

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 ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Loft Dynamics in Santa Monica, Calif., announced that the company's virtual reality (VR) flight simulator has become the first VR flight simulation training device (FSTD) ...

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.

Flight simulation’s strengths closely align with those items in the FAA's private pilot test standards that are not directly related to the "hands and feet" operation of the aircraft, according to the ...

With an investment in Loft Dynamics by Alaska Star Ventures, Alaska Airlines will deploy virtual reality flight simulators at its Boeing 737 bases and Seattle training center. The European Union ...

Pilot training has evolved considerably over the years.