Simtek simulated PANEL, V/UHF CONTROL Proven Experience. Precision Engineering. Mission-Ready Simulation. When it comes to military aviation training, realism isn't optional. It's essential. For the S-70 BLACK HAWK, one of the world's most recognized and versatile rotary-wing platforms, every switch, indicator, control panel, and cockpit interaction contributes to effective pilot training. That's why leading simulation integrators and prime contractors turn to Simtek, Inc. fo

From all of us at Simtek—thank you for your service, your professionalism, and your commitment to the mission. Today we’re celebrating the men and women who keep readiness real—Sailors and Airmen who operate, maintain, and defend some of the most advanced capabilities on earth. Whether it’s projecting strength across the seas or delivering power through the skies, your work demands precision, discipline, and teamwork every single day. Two services. One standard: readiness. Bo

Simtek simulated Boeing 737 MAX Mode Control Panel When a simulator prime is building a Boeing 737 training device, the avionics hardware has to do more than look the part. It has to perform reliably, integrate cleanly, support the required level of training fidelity, and remain supportable for years to come. That is why leading simulator manufacturers turn to Simtek for 737 simulated avionics. Built Around the Flight Deck Simtek designs and manufactures simulated avionics sp

2026 Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference (FSEMC) Simtek is excited to announce that our team will be attending the 2026 Flight Simulator Engineering and Maintenance Conference (FSEMC), taking place October 5–8, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany. FSEMC is one of the flight simulation industry's key technical gatherings, bringing together simulator operators, airlines, training organizations, airframe manufacturers, training-device manufacturers, equipment supplie

In simulation, where your hardware is built can directly affect how quickly your program can respond. C-130 FLIGHT SIMULATOR Flight simulators are long-life systems. A trainer delivered today may remain in service for years—or decades—while aircraft configurations change, components become obsolete, interfaces evolve, and training requirements continue to move forward. That makes the manufacturing strategy behind the hardware increasingly important. For simulator manufacturer

From all of us at Simtek—thank you for your service, and happy birthday to the world’s greatest Airmen. Every year, the U.S. Air Force birthday is more than a milestone—it’s a reminder of what disciplined execution, innovation, and mission-first leadership look like in the real world. The Air Force sets the bar for readiness, professionalism, and performance, and we’re proud to recognize the legacy—and the people—who make that standard possible. A legacy built on innovation F

The training requirement may change. The cockpit hardware strategy doesn’t have to. Flight training devices come in many forms. Simtek FTD - Level D One customer may need a cost-effective FTD for procedures and familiarization. Another may require a full-motion, high-fidelity simulator capable of supporting the most demanding training requirements. Those systems are very different. But that does not mean every avionics panel, display, control, and cockpit assembly has to be r

A cockpit panel is more than a faceplate. At first glance, a simulator panel may look simple: a few switches, knobs, displays, and backlighting mounted behind an engraved surface. In reality, producing a high-fidelity cockpit device requires many different technologies to work together as one system. It Starts with Mechanical Design Every control must be positioned correctly. Switch spacing, knob diameter, shaft location, display placement, panel thickness, fastener location,

Simtek APX-119 Today’s trainer must be ready for tomorrow’s architecture. Military simulation is changing rapidly. The focus is no longer simply on building a highly realistic standalone simulator. The next generation of training systems must be capable of connecting, adapting, expanding, and integrating new technologies as requirements evolve. The U.S. Army’s Synthetic Training Environment (STE) is a clear example of that shift. The Army’s vision calls for common synthetic e

Simtek - H60 Flight Simulator The flight simulation industry is changing. In July 2026, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) introduced its most significant update to Flight Simulation Training Device qualification in decades. The new framework introduces the FSTD Capability Signature (FCS) and places greater emphasis on matching simulator capabilities and fidelity to the actual training task being performed. For simulator manufacturers, training organizations, ai

SIMTEK - T-6 FLIGHT SIMULATOR Flight simulation has changed dramatically. Traditional full-cockpit simulators are now being joined by virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and other immersive training systems. But no matter how advanced the visuals become, one thing has not changed: Pilots still train with their hands. A simulator can reproduce an aircraft cockpit with impressive visual accuracy, but if the switches, knobs, controls, and displays do not feel and operate l

In flight simulation, fidelity matters—but not every part of a training device needs to be built exactly like the aircraft. Simtek F-18 Flight Simulator For prime contractors and simulator integrators, one of the most important decisions during development is determining where aircraft-level fidelity directly supports the training objective and where it simply adds unnecessary cost, complexity, weight, and schedule risk. The goal should not always be to reproduce an aircraft