Redbird Flight provides professional-grade flight simulators for training organizations and individual pilots, ranging from full‑motion, dual‑control aircraft devices to compact desktop units.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Flight training organizations and individual pilots often face high costs and limited accessibility when using traditional full‑scale aircraft or bulky simulators for skill development and proficiency maintenance.
Solution
Redbird Flight offers a range of professional‑grade flight simulators that deliver realistic cockpit experiences at prices starting around $104,900. Their product line includes full‑motion, dual‑control aircraft simulators (MCX), single‑control full‑motion devices (FMX), and fully enclosed Advanced Aviation Training Devices (SD) that meet FAA AATD and EASA FNPT II standards. For smaller spaces and home use, Redbird provides desktop simulators such as the Jay, Jay‑Velocity, and TD, which incorporate the same training software and control fidelity as larger units. The simulators integrate with Redbird’s Insight external monitoring station and cloud‑based debriefing tools, enabling instructors to review live video feeds and performance data. Optional accessories like the Alloy RD1 rudder pedals further enhance realism, while the Guided Independent Flight Training (GIFT) program adds AI‑driven maneuver coaching for cost‑effective proficiency training.
Target Audience
Primary customers are flight schools, university aviation programs, and individual pilots seeking certified, cost‑effective simulation solutions for training, recurrent checks, and skill maintenance.
Features
- Full‑motion platforms with dual‑control yokes (MCX) or single‑control setups (FMX) for authentic aircraft handling
- FAA‑approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) certification and EASA FNPT II compliance
- Compact, fully enclosed SD model delivering motion cues in a smaller footprint
- Desktop simulators (Jay, Jay‑Velocity, TD) that bring advanced training tools to schools, museums, and home pilots
- Integrated Insight monitoring station providing external aircraft view and live video for instructor debriefing
- Professional‑grade control peripherals, including Alloy RD1 rudder pedals, for knob‑for‑knob realism
- AI‑powered Guided Independent Flight Training (GIFT) module for maneuver practice and proficiency tracking