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

A simulator that cannot train is not a low-cost solution. Lower-cost simulator hardware can be attractive at the beginning of a program. Budgets are tight. Schedules are aggressive. A lower initial quote may appear to create an easy path to getting a device built, delivered, and into service. But the purchase price is only one part of the cost. For simulator OEMs, training organizations, and program managers, the more important question is not simply, “What does this hardware

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

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is exactly what it sounds like: a way to deliver DC power and Ethernet data over the same standard network cable . Instead of running an Ethernet cable and a separate power cable (plus an outlet or power supply), PoE lets you install and operate compatible devices using one cable from a PoE switch or injector. In the world of flight simulation hardware , that simplicity translates into something every integrator and prime cares about: faster build

Southwest Airlines - 737 When a prime contractor is building or upgrading a 737 full-flight simulator , the avionics inside the cockpit aren’t just “parts.” They’re training-critical components that must survive relentless use, stay consistent across devices, and be supportable for years—often decades. At Simtek , we’ve earned a reputation as the team primes call when they need 737 simulator avionics that hold up in the real world of flight training —where switches get cycled

Volans Sciurus = The Flying Squirrel If you’ve seen Simtek at a trade show, on LinkedIn, or our other Social media outlets, you’ve probably noticed him: our little flying squirrel. So what’s his story? The flying squirrel goes all the way back to the early days of Simtek, when the company softball team needed a name and a mascot. Founder Chris Cowley wanted something fun—but also something that quietly said what we do. He landed on the Flying Squirrels . Just like a flying sq