Ted Luebbers sent in this photo with a note: “Granpa Frank McCutcheon shows his granddaughter, Molly, how to fly using one of EAA Chapter 534’s simulators. Frank is one of the chapter’s A&Ps and private pilot who keeps both young and old on the right track while repairing and building aircraft.”
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Flight sims: Tools or toys for pilots?
A free webinar takes a deep dive into flight sim for pilots, including how to choose the right system to fit your needs, mistakes to avoid when flying at home, and much more.
Redbird updates its independent flight training platform
Compatible with any Redbird training device, GIFT Private Pilot allows student pilots to learn, practice, and get feedback on every maneuver required for their private pilot certificate — all on their own pace.
What is the future of at-home flight simulation?
A 90-minute livestream will feature experts discussing how the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator a year ago will affect the future of at-home flight simulation. An added bonus: Those who watch will get the chance to win prizes.
Sporty’s launches free home flight simulator guide
The free guide contains more than six hours of video content covering product reviews, tutorials, and software configuration. A resource section with a flight sim buyer’s guide, webinars, and training guide are also included.
Fargo Air Museum launches flight simulator lab
Featuring two sets of controls, a yoke and joystick, with the option of virtual reality, pilots and aspiring aviators will be able to take to the sky virtually anywhere in the world. Individuals are able to choose from more than 30 aircraft to fly. Flights can be adjusted to depart and land in various destinations all while the user experiences real-time weather and air traffic conditions.
Infinite Flight updated with 3D buildings and clouds
In what company officials are calling “one of its most ambitious updates ever,” Infinite Flight has released version 21.1 with 3D buildings and clouds.
Web version of aviation communication sim launches
Since its release in 2019, the ARSim aviation radio simulator app has been downloaded more than 150,000 times. Now the company has released a web-based version of the sim, which will be more accessible for flight schools and other training institutions, according to company officials.
Simulator-based flight school hosts Aviation Weekend
National Flight Simulator at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire will host its first ever Aviation Weekend. Attendees will get a chance to fly simulators, as well as take free rides in one of the flight school’s airplanes.