Vertical Integration. Total Control. Why Vertical Integration Flight Simulation Manufacturing Matters In the world of aviation training, reliability and precision are everything. Flight simulators are expected to perform day after day in demanding training environments where failure is not an option. That is why vertical integration flight simulation manufacturing plays such an important role in delivering dependable simulator hardware. At Simtek, nearly every aspect of engin

Mixed Reality - Flight Simulator - Simtek The aviation training industry is rapidly evolving. Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are no longer future concepts — they are becoming a core part of modern flight training programs across both commercial and military platforms. But as primes and simulator integrators race toward immersive training environments, one challenge continues to separate successful programs from failed ones: The hardware still matters. At Simtek,

Simtek F-16 - Mixed Reality When “good enough” breaks, training stops. Mixed reality (MR) is changing how aircrews train. Instead of relying solely on full-motion devices or purely virtual cockpits, MR platforms blend real tactile hardware with immersive digital environments. Done right, MR lets crews build muscle memory, execute true-to-life procedures, and repeat complex scenarios—faster, safer, and at a lower lifecycle cost than traditional training paths. That “done right