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 ...

Effective home flight simulators require specific, realistic hardware to reinforce good piloting habits, emphasizing quality primary controls (yoke/joystick), a separate throttle quadrant, and ...

A good flight simulator is way more than just a game. As flight sim technology has gotten more and more accurate, and realistic tools have become increasingly affordable, setting up a simulator at ...

Have you ever tried to land a 747 in a crosswind using a plastic yoke that feels like it came from a cereal box? I have. And let me tell you, it's about as unpalatable as the food I imagine my AI ...

The article presents a curated list of new pilot gear for Fall 2025, emphasizing the importance of refreshing aviation essentials for enhanced safety, comfort, and efficiency. It covers a wide range ...

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This story was updated in December 2024 with new products and information. As crucial as your virtual driving skills may be, the right sim racing setup can make or break your experience, and little is ...

With "Flight Unlimited", a full-fledged flight simulator for Meta Quest headsets is set to be released – a demanding task for ...

The famous flight sim from Microsoft recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with an amazing aircraft showcase at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. Of the 120 years people ...