business Aug 20, 2026

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.

James Whitfield
business Aug 7, 2026

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.

James Whitfield
business Mar 17, 2026

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.

Ground Effects Sim Staff
business Feb 5, 2026

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.

Ground Effects Sim Staff
business Nov 26, 2025

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.

Ground Effects Sim Staff
business Jul 10, 2025

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.

Ground Effects Sim Staff