Struggling with flight simulator terminology? Is an FSTD qualified, certified, or approved? This guide clarifies the confusing terms used by global aviation authorities like the FAA (Part 60) and EASA (CS-FSTD). Understand the critical differences between simulator 'Qualification,' 'Certification,' 'Approval,' and 'Evaluation' to ensure compliance and training effectiveness.

Expert analysis on the flight simulation industry's shift from isolation to collaboration. Learn how partnerships are now essential for managing complex simulator ecosystems, ensuring reliability, and driving innovation for aviation safety.

Flight simulators are indispensable for aviation safety, yet many pilots feel training falls short. Sessions can become rushed "box ticking" exercises, lacking realism and tailored scenarios. This piece explores common pilot frustrations—from inefficient instruction to the "constant lack of reality"—and examines how technology and improved methods can transform simulator training into a truly valuable experience.

What is negative training in flight simulators? Discover how incorrect habits acquired during simulation can compromise real-world aviation safety. This guide explores the causes, from poor simulator fidelity to VR limitations, and the crucial strategies to mitigate these risks for effective pilot training.

Transform flight simulator maintenance from a reactive scramble to a proactive strategy. Learn how effective logging and monitoring can predict failures, reduce costly downtime, and maximise availability. Data-driven insights are essential for extending asset life and safeguarding aviation safety.

Technical expertise keeps simulators running, but it’s soft skills that make great technicians stand out. From communication and teamwork to adaptability and professionalism, human-centered skills are essential for safety, efficiency, and customer trust in flight simulator maintenance.

As simulator systems age and support dwindles, experienced technicians hold irreplaceable knowledge. Mentorship accelerates learning, reduces downtime, and preserves critical expertise before retirement waves hit. Smart operators invest in structured mentorship programs to ensure continuity and build stronger teams.

Installing a full flight simulator? The facility is as critical as the device itself. This guide covers the essential requirements for structural design, power, HVAC, and data infrastructure. Learn how to protect your multi-million-dollar investment, meet regulatory standards, and build a facility that ensures peak performance.

Struggling to hire a Flight Simulator Technician? The talent pool is shrinking. The solution isn't waiting for the perfect resume—it's hiring for potential. Discover the key traits of great sim techs that matter more than experience and learn how to train a loyal, long-term team from the ground up.

Your lead flight simulator technician is retiring, creating a talent gap that risks costly downtime. Simutech Solutions offers structured training, mentoring, and support to build your next-gen sim tech team. Secure your operations and prevent simulator downtime by planning for succession today.

Even decades-old flight simulators still have wings. At Simutech Solutions, we help operators extend the life of legacy sims with smart upgrades, obsolescence planning, and non-OEM partnerships—ensuring fidelity, compliance, and performance without breaking budgets. Because no simulator should be grounded before its time.