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How much does a Frasca simulator cost?
How Much Does a Frasca Flight Simulator Cost? This is a great question and one we get more than any other. The quick answer is that price depends on several factors; training needs, the aircraft type, the level of the device qualification (FAA, JAA or equivalent),...
Epic Flight Academy Q&A
Haley Konfrst, an IR student at Epic Flight Academy, experiencing Epic’s newest simulator, a FRASCA Cessna 172 Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) with FRASCA’s Motion Cueing System for fixed-wing devices (FMCS-FX) FRASCA spoke with Dr. Cindy Lovell, Director of...
Frasca High Fidelity
Unlike competitors who often start with commercially available computer games and attempt to boost fidelity from there, at Frasca, we produce our own flight modeling for our Level D full-flight simulators. We take what we learn in developing this high-level modeling...
Embry Riddle Q&A
Q&A With ERAU Prescott, College of Aviation Flight Department, AZ Campus FRASCA spoke with Dennis “DJ” Cassady, Flight Simulation Manager, at the ERAU Prescott campus. DJ is responsible for maintaining, updating and upgrading all flight training devices in the...
Q & A with UND
Chad Martin took some time out to talk about the University of North Dakota’s (UND) world renown aviation program and how they successfully integrate simulators into their training. FRASCA: Tell us about your position with UND? CM: I’m the Fleet Manager and work on...
What’s New: ADS-B Now Available in Select Simulators
Frasca now offers Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In and Out functionality on new simulators equipped with Garmin GTN 650 and 750. With the FAA’s ADS-B rule now in effect, pilots can learn and become proficient before taking to the skies. With an...
Adding Value to Your Simulator
Designed to keep your devices up to date and fully functional, Frasca’s extensive offering of customer support extends well beyond standard service. Here is a look at your options: 1. Extended warranty programs Frasca offers warranty coverage beyond the standard term....
How Bristow Maximized Their Flight Training Program to Exceed Reliability Ratings.
In the mid-2000s, the Bristow Group began operating a new generation of twin-engine IFR helicopters to support offshore oil and gas (O&G) exploration and production – the Airbus EC225, Sikorsky S- 76C++, and Sikorsky S-92. To support flight training in these new...
Announcements & Events
SimAssist™ is now Patented Frasca’s own SimAssist™ software was recently patented. This valuable training software technology tracks a student’s task proficiency in real time, providing feedback to the instructor and automatic assistance to the student...
American Flyers & Frasca: Pioneering civilian simulator training
American Flyers and Frasca share a long history in civilian simulator training that continues to grow even today. It all started in 1939, when Reed Pigman founded charter airline and flight training facility American Flyers in Ft. Worth, Texas. American Flyers...