Company:Redbird Flight Simulations

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Redbird Flight Simulations
Founded2006
HeadquartersAustin, Texas,
United States
Key people
Jerry Gregoire (founder & co-chairman)
Craig Fuller (co-chairman)
Todd Willinger (CEO)
Charlie Gregoire (president)[1]
ProductsFlight simulators
Redbird FMX Flight Simulator

Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is an American flight training company.

Founded in 2006, Redbird Flight started with a flight simulator built around a scrapped airplane fuselage - a Cessna 177 Cardinal, from which the name "redbird" originates.[2]

The Redbird FMX is the largest selling simulator in history, with more than 320 units delivered worldwide as of 2012.[3][needs update]

As of 2018, Redbird has sold and delivered over 1,200 aviation training devices to 30+ countries, more than any other manufacturer to date.[citation needed]

Products:[4]

  • AOPA Jay - A self-contained simulator with a PC core, monitor, flight controls, and Lockheed Martin modified Microsoft FSX software.[5]
  • RedHawk - An extensive overhaul conversion program using a Cessna 172 with a diesel engine, upgraded avionics, new paint and interior.[6]
  • Alloy - RD1 Rudder Pedals designed to mimic real in-flight pedal control.
  • FMX - Full motion Advanced Aviation Training Device with a single or multi-glass (or analog) configuration.
  • Redbird CAPS - An add-on device that gives pilots the chance to learn how and when to deploy the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System.

References

  1. AOPA (25 October 2016). "Migration Fosters Ideas, Enthusiasm - Redbird Brings Together Training Providers and Makes Magic". https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/october/25/texas-migration-fosters-ideas-enthusiasm#. 
  2. "Redbird Flight Simulations". http://www.redbirdflightsimulations.com/about-us/. 
  3. AVweb.com (2012). "Is Redbird Just Plain Better?". http://www.avweb.com/news/avtraining/redbird_flight_simulation_pilot_training_skyport_avweb_207669-1.html. 
  4. Redbirdflight.com. "Products". http://simulators.redbirdflight.com/products. 
  5. "AOPA Pilot". AOPA Pilot: 55. October 2014. 
  6. John Croft (5 August 2013). "Redbird Tests Old Cessna 172s In New Rol Simulator maker refreshes run-out Cessna 172s in effort to provide less expensive pilot training". Aviation Week & Space Technology. 

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