Build vs. Buy: When to Use a Specialized Simulated Avionics Supplier - Simtek, Inc.
- ccowley
- 5 days ago
- 1 min read
Every simulator program hits the same question: should we build the avionics in-house or partner with a specialist?
If you’re dealing with complex cockpits, demanding end users, and aggressive schedules, “build” can quickly turn into “bogged down.”
Build vs buy simulated avionics. You should consider a specialized supplier like Simtek when:
Pilot acceptance is critical – Tactile feel and fidelity is important
Your team is stretched – engineering time is better spent on integration and software than reverse-engineering simulated avionics and LRUs.
Lifecycle risk is high – you need long-term support, obsolescence management, and consistent form/fit/function over years of upgrades.
You can’t afford rework – getting it wrong means rework, schedule slips, and expensive redesigns.
Simtek focuses only on simulated avionics. Since 1978, we’ve helped OEMs, primes, and training providers deliver high-fidelity cockpits that pilots and customers trust.
When you choose Simtek, you’re not just buying hardware. You’re tapping into decades of aircraft avionics knowledge, simulator constraints experience, and a team that knows how to de-risk your program from first quote to final acceptance.
If you’re weighing build vs. buy, let Simtek make that decision easy.
Contact us:
Simtek: 817‑283‑1801
