Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is an American flight training company.
| Founded | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
Key people | Jerry Gregoire (founder & co-chairman) Craig Fuller (co-chairman) Todd Willinger (CEO) Charlie Gregoire (president)[1] |
| Products | Flight simulators |
Founded in 2006, Redbird Flight started with a flight simulator built around a scrapped airplane fuselage - a Cessna 177 Cardinal, from which the name "redbird" originates.[2]
The Redbird FMX is the largest selling simulator in history, with more than 320 units delivered worldwide as of 2012.[3][needs update]
As of 2018, Redbird has sold and delivered over 1,200 aviation training devices to 30+ countries, more than any other manufacturer to date.[citation needed]
Products:[4]
- AOPA Jay - A self-contained simulator with a PC core, monitor, flight controls, and Lockheed Martin modified Microsoft FSX software.[5]
- RedHawk - An extensive overhaul conversion program using a Cessna 172 with a diesel engine, upgraded avionics, new paint and interior.[6]
- Alloy - RD1 Rudder Pedals designed to mimic real in-flight pedal control.
- FMX - Full motion Advanced Aviation Training Device with a single or multi-glass (or analog) configuration.
- Redbird CAPS - An add-on device that gives pilots the chance to learn how and when to deploy the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.
References
edit- ^ AOPA (25 October 2016). "Migration Fosters Ideas, Enthusiasm - Redbird Brings Together Training Providers and Makes Magic". Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- ^ "Redbird Flight Simulations". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
- ^ AVweb.com (2012). "Is Redbird Just Plain Better?".
- ^ Redbirdflight.com. "Products".
- ^ "AOPA Pilot". AOPA Pilot: 55. October 2014.
- ^ John Croft (5 August 2013). "Redbird Tests Old Cessna 172s In New Rol Simulator maker refreshes run-out Cessna 172s in effort to provide less expensive pilot training". Aviation Week & Space Technology.