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 ...

Flight simulator add-ons are software modifications that enhance and customize the in-home aviation experience, expanding upon core platforms like Microsoft Flight Simulator. These add-ons cover ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I flew an Airbus A350 simulator at Turkish Airlines' training center in Istanbul. It mimicked anomalies like wind shear, extreme ...

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, ...

Effective home flight simulation for student pilots hinges on selecting realistic hardware to build proper habits, as poor equipment can inadvertently reinforce bad practices. Key components for a ...

What just happened? Ever since Microsoft Flight Simulator debuted over four decades ago, pilots have considered it a useful flight training tool due to its focus on realism. Now, Boeing is using its ...

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 ...

Joby’s commercial strategies hinge on two CAE simulators that will enable operations in Dubai and the USA, according to Joby’s president of operations. Joby Aviation recently received the first of two ...

Google is giving you a free flight – with its new flight simulator app. The tech giant has added a free-to-play flight simulator within its Google Earth map software. What's so special about the ...

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 ...