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

India is exploring a new pilot license option to combat a growing shortage, proposing increased simulator training and ...

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 ...

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 ...

India may introduce a simulator-focused pilot licence to tackle crew shortages as airlines expand fleets and operations.

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), including Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD) types, are legitimate and valuable tools for formal flight training. Students can log specific hours in ATDs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Simulation for training has long been a central part of U.S. aviation. Pilots were first trained on the famous Link Trainer starting in 1934, when the Army Air Corps bought six Link Trainers to assist ...

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 ...