The effectiveness of a home flight simulator for pilot training depends heavily on selecting realistic and appropriate hardware, including a quality primary control (yoke or joystick), a dedicated ...

Upgrade decisions for home flight simulators should prioritize components that enhance immersion and connection, guided by specific flying goals and budget. The primary physical controls—yoke, ...

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 ...