Redbird Flight Simulations

Redbird Flight Simulations
Founded	2006
Headquarters	Austin, Texas, United States
Key people	Jerry Gregoire (founder & co-chairman); Craig Fuller (co-chairman); Todd Willinger (CEO); Charlie Gregoire (president)
Products	Flight simulators

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

^ AOPA (25 October 2016). "Migration Fosters Ideas, Enthusiasm - Redbird Brings Together Training Providers and Makes Magic". Retrieved 28 October 2016.
^ "Redbird Flight Simulations". Retrieved 21 September 2014.
^ AVweb.com (2012). "Is Redbird Just Plain Better?".
^ Redbirdflight.com. "Products".
^ "AOPA Pilot". AOPA Pilot: 55. October 2014.
^ 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.

External links

Official website

[1] AOPA (25 October 2016). "Migration Fosters Ideas, Enthusiasm - Redbird Brings Together Training Providers and Makes Magic". Retrieved 28 October 2016.

[2] "Redbird Flight Simulations". Retrieved 21 September 2014.

[3] AVweb.com (2012). "Is Redbird Just Plain Better?".

[4] 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.