Redbird Flight Simulations

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

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

Founded in 2006, Redbird Flight started with a flight simulator built around a scrapped airplane fuselage. Specifically, 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]

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

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. "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.
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