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

Selecting a supplier for a flight-simulation program involves more than finding a company that can manufacture a panel, instrument, or display. Prime contractors need a simulated avionics partner that understands the full program lifecycle—from early engineering and prototype development through repeatable production, documentation, delivery, and long-term support. The right partner should strengthen the program, reduce technical and schedule risk, and remain responsive when

F-16 CENTER PEDESTAL DISPLAY In simulator hardware, fidelity is often discussed in broad terms. High fidelity. Low fidelity. Aircraft-representative. Training-capable. But real fidelity is not created by one large feature or one impressive-looking cockpit assembly. It lives in the details. It is found in the feel of a switch as it moves through its detent. It is found in the brightness and clarity of an annunciator. It is found in the spacing of a panel legend, the resistance

Simtek C-130 Flight Simulator Control Panel When prime contractors select simulation hardware partners, they are not simply looking for a supplier that can produce a panel, display, or instrument. They need a company that understands the realities of program execution: technical requirements, schedule pressure, repeatability, quality documentation, long-term support, and the ability to deliver products that perform reliably in demanding training environments. That is where Si

Simtek - Simulated Avionics Simulator programs are under constant pressure to reduce cost. Customers want shorter lead times, easier maintenance, and lower acquisition cost. All without sacrificing the realism needed to support effective training. The good news is that lowering cost does not have to mean lowering training value. The key is identifying where fidelity truly matters and where a simpler, purpose-built solution can provide the same training benefit. Focus Fidelity

Few aircraft represent endurance, capability, and mission readiness like the B-52 Stratofortress. B-52 Flight Simulator Control Panel - Simtek For decades, the B-52 has remained one of the most recognized aircraft in the United States Air Force fleet. Designed as a long-range, heavy bomber, the B-52 continues to support a wide range of missions and remains a critical part of America’s strategic aviation capability. The aircraft is capable of operating at high subsonic speeds

Simtek Synchroscope - Power Plant Training For decades, Simtek has been recognized for delivering high-fidelity simulated avionics used in commercial and military flight simulators around the world. But our engineering expertise extends far beyond the cockpit. Today, Simtek also designs and manufactures simulated training hardware solutions for power plant simulators and industrial training environments — helping operators train safely, efficiently, and realistically without

Memorial Day is not a celebration—it’s a day of remembrance. It’s the day we pause to honor the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to this country. They didn’t come home. And because they didn’t, generations of Americans have been able to live, work, build, and raise families in freedom. At Simtek, Memorial Day carries weight. We don’t take our role in the defense and training ecosystem lightly. We build simulated avionics that sup

Simtek - Simulated Avionics control panels, display and instruments - BULLETPROOF RELIABILITY Every Simtek product is designed to match the tactile feel, actuation force, detents, and feedback of OEM avionics. That means: Switches that click with the same resistance and confidence Panels that feel solid, not hollow Controls that respond exactly as the pilot expects This isn’t cosmetic. It’s muscle memory training—and it matters. When pilots train on Simtek hardware, they’re n

In flight training, performance isn’t an accident. It results from disciplined execution at every stage of the process. From the first customer inquiry to final system validation, Simtek operates with a single mindset: Discipline drives performance. It Starts with Disciplined Quoting At Simtek, quoting isn’t just about numbers. It’s about clarity, accuracy, and setting the foundation for success. We approach every quote with: A deep understanding of platform requirements Clea