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 ...

LAPD helicopters are equipped with forward looking infrared sensors, a camera system, a spot light and a data link system capable of streaming video to command and control centers. Credit: Los Angeles ...

A glittering tropical ocean transitions seamlessly into verdant forest, as a flight of four fighter jets race over a coastal river mouth on low approach. A “Navy” identifier is emblazoned in sharp ...

Simulation is a crucial element of military training, especially within modern aircrew preparation; however, it still cannot ...

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 ...

Through its venture capital arm, Alaska Airlines is investing in the development of next-generation simulators that will help make pilot training more efficient. These full-motion Boeing 737 VR ...

Finland has ordered a new full mission simulator from Patria to support the continued use of its BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainer fleet. “The simulator will be delivered to the Finnish air force ...

CAE has installed what the company says is the first Boeing 777X full-flight simulator (FFS) to be located in the Asia-Pacific region. The FFS, a 7000XR model, was installed at the Singapore-CAE ...

Flight simulators provide realistic and educational flight experiences for both aviation enthusiasts and professional pilots, accessible from home. The article highlights five top flight simulator ...

Effective home flight simulators require realistic hardware that replicates the feel and function of real aircraft controls, reinforcing good habits rather than bad ones. Essential components for a ...