Redbird Flight Joins the Air Force

The company also announces a proof of concept mixed-reality device, and additions to its Redbird Pro app.

Julie Boatman

Sunday, July 24, 2022 at 04:00 PM ET

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Redbird launched the Pro app in February to help pilots stick to a proficiency plan.

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Air Force is adopting Redbird's advanced aviation training devices (AATDs) to replace its T-1A Jayhawks for jet transition training, integrating simulation as a core part of its initial pilot training program.
Redbird has updated its "Redbird Pro" app with new IFR and VFR scenarios, skill flights, and an external event logging function to help general aviation pilots enhance and track their proficiency.
Redbird unveiled a proof-of-concept mixed-reality training device that integrates virtual environments with physical flight controls, aiming for a more immersive and effective training experience for pilots.

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Redbird Flight Simulations was founded on the premise that flight training—whether for initial pilot certification, recurrent training, or proficiency practice—could be accomplished in a safer, more consistent way using flight simulation, among other technologies.

Over the past 16 years, Redbird has delivered on that overarching concept with increasingly sophisticated advanced aviation training devices (AATDs), including its latest versions, the FMX series.