BizAv Boom Stresses Training System

March 15, 2022

Covid-fueled business aviation demand is creating shortages of aircraft, as well as qualified pilots and maintainers.

US Navy Training: LVC, RRL, NSST, MRT

November 2, 2021

The US Navy’s increased emphasis on simulation technologies to enhance its training capabilities is beginning to provide significant benefits.

Hybrid Live/Virtual TSIS Outlines US Training Procurements

August 3, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

Billions of US greenbacks are up for grabs in the simulation and training domain; the annual Training & Simulation Industry Symposium broke attendance records.

Submarine Training Goes Deep into Sims

May 18, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

The US Navy’s Pacific Fleet submarines are playing a larger role to help counter China’s expansionism in the South and West China Seas.

Go Along or Go Around? PREMIUM

March 1, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

High-risk pilots generally perceive much less risk on unstable approaches and do not feel they will be reprimanded. US Affairs Editor Chuck Weirauch looks at the on-going dilemma of go-around decision-making.

A Brief History of Past NASA Space Program Simulators

February 9, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

Chuck Weirauch takes an in-depth look at past NASA space program simulators.

Simulation a Key Element for Safety in Space, the Riskiest Environment

February 2, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

With the formation of the United States Space Force and the majority of NASA astronauts still having a military background, MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch reports on the use of simulation in space operations and why it remains key to success.

What’s Next for US Regionals?

February 1, 2021

Chuck Weirauch

During the Great Recession a dozen years ago, smaller communities in the US lost aircraft departures at a rate five times greater than losses at larger airports. US Editor Chuck Weirauch outlines the regional airlines status and outlook.

US Navy Turns to Blended Learning, More Simulation and Gaming to Improve Readiness

December 8, 2020

Chuck Weirauch

As the tempo of US Navy’s Pacific Fleet operations increases, it is deploying the latest methods and technologies to enhance and accelerate training. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch reports.

Helicopter Jobs, Training Less Affected PREMIUM

November 23, 2020

Chuck Weirauch

Although the rotary-wing community seems to be less impacted than the airline community, there are differences as to how various vertical flight operations have been affected. US Editor Chuck Weirauch surveys the helicopter training market.

eVTOL is Almost Here: What About Pilot Training?

CAT Magazine is devoting increasing coverage of the emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. Rick Adams, FRAeS, CAT Editor-in-Chief; explains why in this overview of the rapidly expanding sector.

People Keep Coming Back to WATS

Whether it is the quality of speakers, the latest technology on display in the exhibition hall or the opportunity to network, people keep coming back to the World Aviation Training Summit. If you didn't make it to the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort this year, have a read over the testimonials from the WATS class of 2022 and make sure we see you in 2023!