Flight Simulation (FAA Certified)

Motion Platforms and Control Loading Systems Built for Certification-Level Performance

Servos & Simulation designs and supports motion base platforms and control loading systems used in FAA-certified flight simulation environments, including Level D full-flight simulators.

Our systems are engineered to meet the demanding requirements of professional pilot training, where accuracy, repeatability, and long-term reliability are critical.

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What Is an FAA Certified Flight Simulator?

An FAA-certified flight simulator is a training device that meets strict regulatory standards for realism, performance, and system accuracy.

Certification levels (A through D) define the fidelity of the simulation, with Level D representing the highest standard, requiring:

  • Full six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) motion
  • High-fidelity control loading
  • Accurate aerodynamic and system response
  • Precise motion and cueing behavior

These systems are used for pilot certification and advanced training.

Our Role in FAA-Certified Systems

Servos & Simulation provides the core motion and control technologies that enable simulators to meet certification requirements.

Our engineering focuses on:

  • Motion base platform performance and accuracy
  • Force-feedback control loading systems
  • System stability and repeatability
  • Long-term support and maintainability

Our systems are integrated into simulators that must pass certification and operate consistently over many years.

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We design and manufacture servo-driven motion platforms for certified simulation environments:

  • 2DOF to 7DOF configurations
  • High-precision motion control
  • Smooth, low-latency response
  • Configurable motion ranges and payload capacities

These systems provide realistic motion cues essential for pilot training and evaluation.

710-2-1000 2 DOF motion platform

Our control loading systems deliver accurate force feedback to pilot controls, including:

  • Yokes and side sticks
  • Rudder pedals
  • Throttles and auxiliary controls

Key capabilities:

  • Precise force replication based on flight conditions
  • Repeatable control feel across training sessions
  • Integration with flight simulation software
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Designed for Certification Environments

FAA-certified simulators require systems that perform consistently under strict evaluation criteria.

Our systems are designed to support:

  • Deterministic and repeatable motion behavior
  • Stable, long-duration operation
  • Integration with certification processes and validation procedures

This ensures that simulators can achieve and maintain certification status.

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Our motion and control systems integrate with:

  • Flight simulation host software
  • Motion control computers
  • Instructor stations
  • Data communication interfaces

We support integration with industry-standard simulation platforms and custom environments.

Installation and Integration services done on a CRJ

Certified simulation systems must remain operational and supportable for many years.

We provide:

  • Ongoing technical support
  • System maintenance and repair
  • Component upgrades and modernization
  • Support for legacy and long-life systems

This ensures continued performance and compliance over the system lifecycle.

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710-6-500 6DOF Motion Seat Platform

Applications

Our FAA-capable systems are used in:

  • Full-flight simulators (Level A–D)
  • Flight training devices
  • Research and development platforms
  • Engineering validation systems
Model 300-X Feedback Control Loader designed by Servos & Simulation, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Why Servos & Simulation

  • Decades of experience in flight simulation engineering
  • Proven integration in FAA-certified training environments
  • Servo-driven systems designed for precision and reliability
  • Long-term support for mission-critical simulation platforms
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FAQ

An FAA-certified flight simulator is a training device that meets specific qualification standards established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for pilot training, evaluation, and certification.

No. Servos & Simulation provides motion platforms, control loading systems, software, and engineering support that are integrated into FAA-qualified simulators by simulator manufacturers and system integrators.

Our motion platforms and control loading systems support simulation environments ranging from Level A through Level D, including the highest-fidelity full-flight simulators.

Level D simulators typically require full-motion capability, high-fidelity control loading, realistic aircraft models, advanced visual systems, and highly repeatable performance that closely replicates the behavior of the actual aircraft.

Motion platforms provide physical cues that help pilots experience aircraft movement, acceleration, turbulence, and attitude changes, improving training effectiveness and realism.

Control loading systems replicate the forces felt through aircraft controls such as yokes, rudder pedals, and throttles, allowing pilots to experience realistic control resistance and feedback.

Customers choose Servos & Simulation because of our decades of experience in motion control, control loading technology, system integration, and lifecycle support for professional simulation environments where accuracy, reliability, and long-term performance are essential.
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