Effective home flight simulation for pilot training requires realistic hardware, focusing on proper control feel and functionality (yoke/joystick, separate throttle quadrant, and essential rudder ...
Some students arrive at their first flight lesson surprisingly comfortable in a cockpit. They understand the purpose of most instruments and generally know what most of the various knobs and switches ...
One of my favorite parts of home flight simulation is getting to try new hardware. Compared to when I entered the hobby, a pilot now has many more options to choose from when outfitting their sim with ...
The author evaluated RealSimGear's SR7x Pro simulator, an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) designed to replicate the Cirrus SR Series G7 aircraft, at a flight school. The ...