Flight simulators have been a staple in the aviation community for decades. From inspiring young aviators to earn their wings to seasoned professionals honing their skills, a well-equipped flight sim ...

TakeFlight CEO Brandon Seltz takes the controls at a workstation equipped with software that guides users through the flight training process. (GeekWire Photo / Alan Boyle) RENTON, Wash. — The makers ...

A flight simulation program developed by an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., has won Marshall’s 2004 “Software of the Year Award.” This year’s winner is ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

Hardware and software that models the behavior of airplanes and spacecraft. Flying a plane can be simulated in a regular computer with flight simulator software; however, pilots and astronauts learn ...

A man who stole a plane from Sea-Tac airport used an airport tow tractor to turn the airplane around for takeoff, but when it came to flying the commercial aircraft Richard Russell may have been ...

Home flight simulators offer a realistic and beneficial way for pilots and enthusiasts to sharpen skills, avoiding real-world flying constraints like weather or costs. An ultimate home flight sim ...

RENTON, Wash. — Thanks to Microsoft’s hyper-realistic new version of Flight Simulator, I now know what it’s like to fly a Cessna 72SP Skyhawk airplane over my neighborhood … then crash it into the ...

DALLAS (AP) — The nation's top aviation regulator tested new flight-control software for the Boeing 737 Max in a simulator on Thursday and gave it a favorable review. New Federal Aviation ...