Modern-day transatlantic flights on passenger planes typically take more than five hours. But did you know there was a time when it wasn't uncommon to make the same journey in a little over three ...

In a groundbreaking move, Boeing has teamed up with Microsoft to incorporate Flight Simulator into its professional pilot training programs. This strategic collaboration, announced in early November ...

Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) uses Microsoft Flight Simulator and Microsoft Azure to train new and existing pilots. TL;DR: Boeing's new Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer, ...

As the aerospace industry seeks to improve pilot training and reduce costs, simulation technology has emerged as a leading method of innovation. One of the most valuable investments in pilot training ...

Google Earth Flight Simulator is no longer hidden inside the desktop app. Google has made it available on the web, giving anyone with a computer and a browser a quick ...

There's a free Google Earth Flight Simulator available now that you can pilot over 3D maps using a web browser.

The big picture: MicroProse was revived in 2018 when Australian software entrepreneur David Lagettie acquired the company's rights from Cybergun Group. Lagettie is known for developing TitanIM, an ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. It takes airline pilots years to go from their first discovery flight to sitting in the cockpit of a ...

Effective home flight simulation for pilot training requires realistic hardware, such as quality yokes/joysticks, separate throttle quadrants, and essential rudder pedals, to avoid ingraining bad ...