Simtek: Supplying Simulated Flight Simulator Instruments, Displays, and Panels to 37 Countries Worldwide
- ccowley
- Jan 6
- 2 min read
In flight simulation, hardware isn’t just hardware—it’s the difference between a trainer that stays online and one that constantly fights downtime. Whether you’re building a new device, upgrading a legacy simulator, or sustaining a fleet over decades, you need cockpit components that are:
built for high-cycle training use
consistent across devices
supportable long after typical electronics go obsolete
backed by a supplier who responds fast when training schedules are at risk
That’s exactly why Simtek supplies simulated flight simulator instruments, displays, and panels to customers in 37 different countries worldwide.
One Supplier for the Core Cockpit Hardware
Simulated Instruments
Simulated instruments take a beating in training environments—repeated resets, continuous cycles, and constant student/instructor interaction. Simtek provides instruments designed for:
durability under simulator duty cycles
realistic feel and repeatable operation
maintainability for long program life
sustainment paths when components go end-of-life
Simulator Displays
Displays are the “face” of the cockpit—and one of the most critical areas for reliability and continuity. Simtek supports simulator displays with a program-minded approach:
practical options aligned to training fidelity and budget
integration support that reduces risk
sustainment planning: spares, repairs, and lifecycle continuity
Panels and Panel Assemblies
Panels aren’t a faceplate—they’re a system: lighting, labels, controls, electronics, and interfaces that must integrate cleanly and be serviceable.
Simtek supplies panels and assemblies built around:
repeatable builds and configuration control
realistic interaction and trainer-ready fidelity
integration-friendly mechanical and electrical interfaces
long-term support for upgrades and sustainment
Why Global Programs Choose Simtek
Serving 37 countries means we’ve learned what matters across different platforms, operators, and program structures:
Responsiveness: direct communication, fast problem-solving, and clear accountability
Consistency: stable builds that reduce fleet variability and training disruption
Sustainment mindset: keeping training online long after “normal” hardware would be obsolete
Practical integration: solutions that work in the real world, not just on paper
Whether your device is commercial or military, high fidelity or cost constrained, new build or retrofit—our job is to deliver the right solution and keep your program moving.
No Perfect Documentation? We Can Still Help.
Many simulator efforts begin without clean drawings or a complete SOW. Simtek is built for that reality. We can often start with:
a photo
partial drawings
known interfaces and overall dimensions
an existing unit for form/fit/function matching
We’ll help you translate “what you have” into a build plan—then deliver hardware that meets your fidelity target and integration needs.
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a supplier of simulated flight simulator instruments, displays, and cockpit panels with proven global reach, Simtek is already supporting programs in 37 countries worldwide—and we’re ready to support yours.
Because when training schedules matter, reliability and responsiveness aren’t optional.
