Interview Questions to Ask a Flight Sim Vendor Before You Buy
Essential questions flight schools should ask a simulator vendor before purchasing an ATD, covering approval, support, costs, and training integration.
The Hidden Costs of Owning an AATD: Maintenance, Insurance, and Ongoing Fees
A breakdown of the ongoing costs flight schools should expect when owning an AATD, including maintenance, insurance, software, and compliance fees.
EASA vs FAA: How Simulator Hour Requirements Differ for European and US Flight Schools
A comparison of EASA and FAA regulations on simulator training hours for flight schools, covering ATD classifications and loggable time differences.
How Flight Schools Are Using Redbird Simulators to Reduce Student Dropout Rates
How flight schools are integrating Redbird simulators into their training programs to improve student retention and reduce dropout rates.
How Much Revenue Can Your Flight Simulator Generate?
A practical breakdown of how flight schools can generate meaningful revenue from an ATD, reduce aircraft costs, and maximize simulator ROI through utilization and scheduling.
How to Fill Your Simulator's Schedule (And Stop Leaving Revenue on the Table)
Practical strategies for flight schools to maximize ATD utilization through better scheduling, marketing to outside pilots, and treating the simulator as a revenue resource.
How Part 141 Schools Can Use Simulator Hours to Reduce Training Costs
How Part 141 flight schools can leverage AATD substitution allowances to lower instrument rating costs, improve margins, and accelerate simulator ROI.
Tracking ATD Hours for FAA Compliance — What Your Scheduling Software Needs to Do
What flight schools need to document for every ATD session to meet FAA compliance requirements, and why native simulator scheduling matters for audit readiness.