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Redbird Flight Simulations Becomes GAMA's Newest Member

Redbird Flight Simulations Becomes GAMA's Newest Member

 

The board of directors of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) has approved Redbird Flight Simulations as its newest member.

Redbird Expands Operations

Redbird Expands Operations

Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc., a leader in aircraft simulation tools and training devices, announced the expansion of its Austin, TX based operation today.  To better serve the needs of their growing customer base, Redbird has not only doubled their manufacturing facility but has also added key support and executive staff.

Redbird's Heading North

Redbird's Heading North

It's summertime, which means that we are packing our trailer for our annual migration north to EAA's AirVenture. Hosted each year at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI, AirVenture is one of the largest airshows and aviation conventions in the world.  Each year It attracts more than 560,000 visitors, 10,000 aircraft and 750 exhibitors.  With the newly renovated and redesigned grounds, this year's show promises to live up to its title, "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration."

Halloween on the Great Plains

Halloween on the Great Plains

Every year, colleges and universities from across the country gather for the University Aviation Association Fall Education Conference. This year's conference is hosted by Kansas State University and will be held in Wichita, Kansas. Redbird is a proud supporter, member and sponsor of UAA and will be in attendance as an exhibitor. We will bring an FMX and an Xwind for demonstration.

Three FMX's Delivered

Three FMX's Delivered

2009 is now well underway, and so are FMX deliveries.  In late December, we delivered the first Redbird FMX, quickly followed by two more deliveries in January. The first FMX went to Austin Academy of Aviation, a Cessna Pilot Center  located at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, in Austin, TX.  Equipped as a C172 glass, the FMX allows Austin Academy of Aviation to train their students to fly a G1000 before they are cleared to fly the aircraft.  For more information about Austin Academy of Aviation,

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    • Spring Break at Sun 'n Fun

    Spring Break at Sun 'n Fun

    In April we will load up and head back down to Florida, this time to Lakeland for the annual Sun 'n Fun fly-in. This year the fly-in will begin on Tuesday, April 21 and will run through Sunday, April 26, and as always will be held at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. We will be set-up in the North Exhibits in space N-28, located just outside Hanger C.

    Redbird's Goin' to Daytona

    Redbird's Goin' to Daytona

    In March we will be heading down to Daytona Beach, FL for the National Training Aircraft Symposium hosted by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  It begins on the evening of Monday, March 16 and runs through Thursday, March 19.  The 2009 Symposium will focus on safety management systems education, adding value to collegiate training, NextGen aerospace education and professional development for educator participants.

    Crosswind Landing Excellence

    Crosswind Landing Excellence

    It is possible to land an airplane in a crosswind without using very good technique and still not damage anything.  However, this article is about excellence in this maneuver and not just getting by.  No matter what hardware you fly, a good understanding of crosswind landing concepts and techniques is important.

    Crosswind landing skill is mostly obtained through trail and error.  There are plenty of trials.  Crosswinds are the number one cause of weather related accidents every year.

    Let’s jump straight to the essence of crosswind landing excellence.

    FMX and SD Certified by FAA

    FMX and SD Certified by FAA

    We are proud to announce that we have received FAA certification for our FMX and SD flight simulators. Both devices are now certified as Advanced Aviation Training Devices making the FMX the first full motion AATD, that is priced at less than $60,000. This certification means that a pilot may now log flight experience in a Redbird simulator toward new certifications and instrument proficiency.

    Redbird and the Mile High City

    Redbird and the Mile High City

    Each year, the University Aviation Association hosts a Fall Education Conference for its members. This year it will be held in Denver, Colorado and hosted by the Metropolitan State College of Denver. Redbird is a proud supporter of UAA and will be in attendance at this year as an exhibitor. We will bring an FMX and an Xwind for demonstration.

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