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New SIM technology supports new training methods

Is aviation training keeping up and delivering training outcomes that align with new simulation technology and learning methods? In Australia, many companies and learning institutions such as Boeing Training, airlines, general aviation flight schools, universities, and the Australian military are embracing the new sim technology and the training methodology that goes with it.

New high-fidelity equipment has arrived on the Australian market during the past 12 months for use across the aviation industry. Adopting new technology allows operators and airlines to integrate media suites and high-fidelity simulators into their training systems to increase competency via an improved transfer of learning. For example, a Cessna 172 high-fidelity simulator transfers learning to the aircraft better than, say, a generic GA device. The flow-on effect of improved, and indeed more affordable simulators, will result in a reduction in training costs as students complete their training more efficiently.