Microsoft Flight Simulator offers an unexpected learning lesson by demonstrating aerodynamic icing in flight as it affects the pitot-static system. [Credit: Shutterstock] I recently set out on a small ...

Flight simulators, ranging from inexpensive apps to sophisticated full-motion devices, are increasingly vital for pilot training, offering cost-effective and safe ways to practice diverse scenarios, ...

Flight simulations make a significant contribution to the development and assessment of new aircraft systems. The Institute of Flight Systems uses specialised simulation methods to realistically model ...