Jerry Williams is confident that when he flips an aircraft in midair or disables the cockpit instruments, his students can recover without careening to the ground. Rather than attempt dangerous ...

Microsoft Flight Simulator offers an unexpected learning lesson by demonstrating aerodynamic icing in flight as it affects the pitot-static system. [Credit: Shutterstock] The Microsoft Flight ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, powered by Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Microsoft Azure, offers flexible, cloud-based pilot training accessible on multiple devices.

Effective home flight simulation for pilot training requires prioritizing quality hardware that offers realistic control feel, such as appropriate yokes/joysticks, separate throttle quadrants, and ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Simple Flying was invited to attend a unique Earth Day-oriented event at Wizz Air's Budapest crew and pilot training facility in late April. While the event was centered around the announcement of ...