Recent serious incidents reinforce the case for enhancing flight crew training using immersive flight simulation technology.

This paper advocates for the widespread implementation of a simulation technology (SATCE) in pilot training, including an outline of operational threats, current flight simulation shortcomings, a brief description of the technology, key drivers, and an exploration of the benefits. We answer ‘why’ SATCE is needed, and call for it to become a required part of ground-based pilot training, offering a pathway for its adoption at scale.

Written by Michael Varney and Jeremy Goodman in collaboration with: Larry McDonald, Michael Langer, John Tobin, John Frearson, John Bent, Nick Papadopoli, Gary Pearson, Henry Emery, Gary Pallett, Stefan Sobol, Kyle Johnston, Barry Gaines and Mark Dransfield.