USA — Flytpath Aviation, a new simulator manufacturer, has entered the final stages of testing for its FP7+ 6DOF motion platform, a next-generation general aviation simulator designed specifically for the Cirrus SR Series. The platform represents a significant leap forward in general aviation (GA) training realism by integrating full motion, high-fidelity cockpit replication, and mixed reality capabilities.

• The FP7+ is a custom-built 6DOF full-motion simulator tailored for the Cirrus SR Series, leveraging real aircraft data to fine-tune advanced motion queuing and transitional algorithms.

• Unlike legacy GA simulation platforms, Flytpath’s simulator offers airline-level immersion—including automation failures, dynamic weather conditions, and go-around scenarios—designed to push pilot readiness beyond traditional VFR training environments.

• The platform combines physical motion with mixed reality visuals, creating a cognitive training environment that closely mirrors in-aircraft experience.

• Designed for both students and instructors, the FP7+ enables instructor-led simulations of student errors, making it a dual-use tool for evaluating both pilot and instructor performance.

• The first FP7+ simulator has already been committed to a top Platinum Cirrus Training Center, further validating its industry relevance and readiness for commercial deployment.

• Flytpath has announced its intent to scale the modular FP7+ platform across additional GA aircraft types, signalling a broader ambition to reshape simulator-based GA training through accessible high-fidelity technology.

Inside The FP7+

• MOTION PLATFORM
  • 6DOF full-motion system: Pitch, roll, yaw, surge, sway and heave
  • Builds kinesthetic memory
  • Trains rapid response through motion cues
• VISUAL SYSTEM
  • Level D-class image generator
  • High-res terrain, weather, and lighting
  • Simulates day, night, IFR, and weather
• MIXED REALITY HEADSET
  • Varjo XR-4 Focal Edition
  • 360° human-eye resolution
  • Used by NASA, Lockheed, Air Force, & Formula 1
• INSTRUCTOR CONSOLE
  • Inject failures and weather changes
  • Pause or replay any moment
  • Pilot POV recordings for focused debriefs

Purpose-Built For

• Part 141 flight schools
• Part 61 training programs
• Cirrus Training Centers (CTCs)
• Career pilot schools
• Advanced training providers

Source: Flytpath Aviation