FAA Certification Support

Engineering Support for FAA-Certified Simulation Systems

Servos & Simulation provides engineering, integration, upgrade, and lifecycle support for flight simulation systems operating in FAA-certified training environments.

Our expertise in motion platforms, control loading systems, simulation software, and system integration helps customers develop, maintain, and enhance simulators that must meet demanding performance and fidelity requirements.

Whether you are building a new simulator, upgrading an existing device, or maintaining a long-standing training platform, we provide the technical expertise needed to support certification-level performance.

What Is FAA Certification Support?

FAA certification support involves the engineering services, technologies, documentation, and system maintenance required to achieve and maintain simulator qualification standards.

This includes support for:

Motion platform performance
Control loading systems
System integration
Hardware modernization
Software integration
Long-term lifecycle support

Our role is to help ensure that critical simulator subsystems continue to operate accurately, reliably, and consistently throughout their service life.

Supporting FAA Qualification Levels

Our motion and control technologies support simulation systems across a range of FAA qualification levels, including:

Level A

Basic motion and flight simulation environments.

Level B

Enhanced aircraft behavior and training capability.

Level C

High-fidelity simulation with advanced motion and visual systems.

Level D

The highest level of simulator fidelity, requiring accurate motion cueing, force feedback, and repeatable system performance.

Motion Platform Support

Motion systems play a critical role in certification-level flight simulation.

We provide:

Motion platform design and upgrades
Servo system optimization
Motion control tuning
Platform refurbishment and modernization
Long-term maintenance support

Our systems range from 2DOF through 7DOF configurations, including full-motion platforms used in advanced training applications.

Control Loading Support

Realistic control feel is essential in professional flight training.

Our engineering team supports:

Force-feedback control loading systems
Yoke and side-stick loading systems
Rudder pedal loading systems
Throttle force-feedback systems
Legacy control loader upgrades

We design servo-driven systems that provide precise and repeatable control feedback throughout training operations.

System Upgrades & Modernization

Many FAA-qualified simulators continue operating for decades.

We help customers extend system life through:

Obsolete component replacement
Control system modernization
Software upgrades
Motion platform refurbishment
Electrical and mechanical system improvements

This approach allows organizations to preserve existing investments while improving performance and supportability.

Integration Services

Our engineers support integration between:

Motion systems
Control loading systems
Host simulation computers
Instructor stations
Aircraft simulation software
Networked training environments

We help ensure reliable communication and coordinated system operation across the simulator architecture.

Lifecycle Support for Long-Term Performance

Training systems must remain operational for many years.

Servos & Simulation provides:

Technical troubleshooting
Remote engineering assistance
System repair services
Maintenance support
Legacy simulator support
Hardware and software upgrades

Our goal is to help customers maintain operational readiness while reducing downtime and risk.

Applications

Our FAA certification support services are used for:

Full-flight simulators
Flight training devices
Research and development simulators
Commercial aviation training programs
Military flight training systems

Why Choose Servos & Simulation?

Decades of simulation engineering experience
Servo-driven motion and control technologies
Support for FAA certification-level applications
Expertise with both modern and legacy systems

Long-term lifecycle support and modernization services.

We understand that certification-level simulators require accuracy, reliability, and long-term support. Our systems and engineering services are designed to meet those expectations.

FAQ

We support systems used in FAA qualification environments, including Level A, B, C, and Level D simulators.

No. The FAA performs simulator qualification and approval. We provide the engineering, motion, control loading, integration, and support services that help customers achieve and maintain certification-level performance.

Yes. We provide modernization services, component replacements, motion system upgrades, and control loading enhancements for existing simulators.

Yes. We regularly assist customers with older simulators, including systems no longer supported by the original manufacturer.

Yes. We can integrate new motion platforms, control loading systems, and supporting technologies into both new and existing simulation environments.

Contact our engineering team with your simulator type, current system configuration, and project goals. We'll evaluate your requirements and recommend the best path forward.

Interested?

Maintain Certification-Level Performance

Whether you’re developing a new simulator, upgrading a legacy device, or supporting a long-term training program, Servos & Simulation provides the motion control, control loading, and engineering expertise needed to keep your system operating at its best.