Malaysian authorities have asked the FBI to help analyze data from a flight simulator found at the home of Zaharie Ahmad Shah, the Malaysia Airlines pilot whose plane has been missing since March 8.

Modern flight simulation has evolved significantly, offering highly realistic aircraft systems and environments valuable for pilot training, currency, and enjoyment. Navigraph is a trusted, ...

Caleb West, 6, of Mitchellville recently got to take his classroom lessons to the skies as he piloted his aircraft through green square rings — a test not of his aerial acumen, but of his science and ...

A good flight simulator is way more than just a game. As flight sim technology has gotten more and more accurate, and realistic tools have become increasingly affordable, setting up a simulator at ...

Once plugged in to a computer, the Yawman Arrow gives users full control of a flight simulator, including mechanically linked rudders. © Matt Thurber/AIN ...

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: NASA reportedly wants to use the popular PC benchmarking tool CapFrameX to monitor the performance of its advanced pilot training simulators. The agency has ...

Anyone who wonders what it would be like to fly through the skies participates in a cultural tradition that extends back to our most basic myths. From ancient myths like Daedalus and Icarus, to the ...

NOVI, Mich. — Aviation had already been a part of the curriculum of Detroit Catholic Central (DCC) in a suburb of the Motor City, but the program received a significant boost with the newly built ...

Specialized pilot or cockpit chairs are essential for enhancing the immersive experience and training value of flight simulation. The article recommends specific flight simulator chairs tailored for ...

• Full-flight simulators (FFS) replicate the real “feel” of the simulated aircraft. • A 12-pole, brushless servomotor with custom rotor and stator design delivers 5,600 lb-in. • The custom-designed ...