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Addressing Pilot Frustrations with Flight Simulator Training
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.

Daniel de Vries
Sep 219 min read
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What is Negative Training, Exactly in flight simulators?
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.

Daniel de Vries
Sep 98 min read
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Data at Your Fingertips - How Logging and Monitoring Systems Can Transform Simulator Maintenance
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.

Sam Austin
Sep 95 min read
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Why Soft Skills Matter as Much as Technical Skills in Flight Simulator Maintenance
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.

Sam Austin
Aug 216 min read
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How the Mentorship of Seasoned Technicians Shapes the Future of Flight Simulator Support
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.

Sam Austin
Aug 127 min read
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Setting up a Facility for Full Flight Simulators
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.

Daniel de Vries
Jul 2011 min read
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What Makes a Great Flight Simulator Technician? Hiring for Potential, Not Just Experience
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.

Sam Austin
Jul 206 min read
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Training the Next Generation of Flight Simulator Technicians and Engineers
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.

Sam Austin
Jul 135 min read
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Keeping the Classics Flying: Strategies for Supporting Aging Flight Simulators
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.

Sam Austin
Jun 196 min read
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