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.

FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), comprising Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD) types, are recognized as valuable tools in formal flight training, going beyond basic home flight simulator ...

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.

Specialized pilot or cockpit chairs are essential for enhancing the immersive experience and comfort in flight simulation for both hobbyists and aspiring pilots. The article recommends specific flight ...

The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau becomes the third aviation authority, alongside the FAA and EASA, to qualify Loft Dynamics' VR flight training technology, expanding access to high-fidelity simulator ...

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, today announced it has accepted the first of two flight ...

Japanese helicopter Nakanihon Air has received Level 7 approval for Loft's Airbus H125 flight training device. Credit: Loft Dynamics The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau has become the third regulator to ...

The pilot had been missing for about a week, last seen taking off from an airport in Covington, Washington, heading home in his Piper Dakota to Puyallup, about 36 miles south of Seattle. Though he had ...