Name

Flight Simulators UK

Legal name

Flight Simulators Ltd

Website

https://flight-simulators.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flight Simulation Equipment

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Racing & Flight Simulation Hardware (Wheels, Pedals, HOTAS) (HDACANAE), Game Controllers, Joysticks & Flight/Driving Sim Controls (HDACAFAC)

Keywords

• Flight simulation equipment
• Professional flight simulators
• Aerospace engineering simulators
• Helicopter training simulators
• Flight training devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Diss

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Flight Simulator Hardware Sales: One-time sales of physical flight simulators, cockpit devices, flight controls (yokes, throttle quadrants, rudder pedals), motion platforms, and visual solutions. Products range from consumer-grade home packages to professional EASA/FAA approved training devices.
2. Flight Simulation Software Sales: Sales of flight simulation software including Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, X-Plane 11/12, and related software products.
3. Professional Services: Consulting services, custom design and manufacturing of bespoke simulator solutions, and maintenance/service contracts for flight training organizations.
4. Finance/Leasing: Finance options offered for flight simulator equipment including H.P, leasing and conditional sale schemes for new and pre-owned simulators with 1-5 year terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flight Simulators UK designs, manufactures and sells professional flight simulation equipment, ranging from portable training devices and home simulation packages through to EASA/FAA approved cockpit simulators used by flight schools. The company also produces aerospace engineering simulators for universities and colleges with direct integration to MATLAB/Simulink/FlightGear, and retails partner brands including Honeycomb, Thrustmaster, Virtual-Fly, Trak Racer, CKAS, Next Level Racing and Agronn, supported by bespoke design, installation, finance and maintenance services.

Product overview

Flight Simulators UK operates as a specialist flight simulation equipment retailer and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional flight simulators, engineering training devices, and simulation hardware. The core product line includes the FSTD1 and FSTD2 training devices—the FSTD1 serving as a portable, affordable flight training solution with multiple avionics configurations, while the FSTD2 targets university engineering programs with Matlab/Simulink/FlightGear integration. The HSTD1 helicopter simulator series (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced) provides rotary-wing training from £19,000 to £46,000, while military fighter simulators cover F-16, F-18, and F-35 platforms. Supporting products include motion platforms (2DOF to 6DOF), flight control systems (Honeycomb Alpha/Bravo, Thrustmaster, VF Controls), cockpit simulators (Novo1/Novo2, Solo Airliner RS, VF Duo Pro), and visual solutions (dome projection, monitor stands from Trak Racer). The portfolio serves flight schools requiring EASA/FAA certified devices, universities needing engineering simulators with academic software integration, and home enthusiasts seeking complete simulation packages. Products range from £299 entry-level throttle quadrants to £88,000 full-scale fighter simulators, with financing options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FSTD1 Training Device Portable, affordable flight training device designed and manufactured in the UK. Supports pilot training and university/college use, with configurable Garmin avionics options (GNS430/530, G1000, GTN650/750), easily transportable design for shows and exhibitions, and FAA-approved variants for currency maintenance. Starting from £13,000 plus VAT.
• FSTD2 Engineering Simulator Engineering simulator for universities, colleges and schools, integrating with MATLAB, Simulink and FlightGear software over UDP. Features fibreglass cockpit, control loading yoke and pedals, leather seat, digital avionics and interchangeable controls supporting piston, turboprop, jet, turbofan, tilt-rotor, electric aircraft and drones. Priced at £26,000.
• HSTD1 Helicopter Simulator Professional helicopter training simulators available in Basic (£19,000), Intermediate (£26,000) and Advanced (£46,000) configurations. Supports aircraft including AS350/AS355, AW139, Bell 206, Bell 412, Cabri G2, MD500, Robinson R22/R44, with optional 3DOF and 6DOF motion systems and FAA-approved variants.
• Military Fighter Simulators Full-scale military fighter cockpit simulators including the F-16 Falcon (£65,995), F-18 Hornet (£88,000), F-35 Lightning, F-22 Raptor and Grob G120. Configurable as Part Task Trainer, Procedural Training, Fighter Pilot Training, Weapons Training and military research devices, with optional VBS4 tactical integration.
• Novo1 Simulator Full motion single-seat flight simulator with precision motion software, three 24-inch panoramic monitors providing 135-degree vision, and enclosed fibreglass cabin design. Supports single/multi-engine piston, turboprop, turbofan and jet aircraft with an optional rotary craft module, designed for universities and flight schools for human factors and emergency scenario training.
• Novo2 Simulator University engineering simulator available with 3DOF or 6DOF motion. Designed for aerospace engineering degree programmes teaching flight dynamics, engine performance, fluid mechanics and aerodynamic forces, supporting fixed wing, UAV and spacecraft configurations and working with MATLAB, Simulink and FlightGear.
• NYASim PI145U University Engineering Simulator Academic flight simulator with flight dynamics analysis tools supporting development, analysis and validation of models for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles. FAA-approved as an AATD for IFR and VFR training. Communicates via WiFi with EFB apps (Garmin Pilot, ForeFlight, SkyDemon, OZRunways, SkyCharts) and iPAD-based remote instructor stations.
• NYASim S311U University Engineering Simulator Cost-effective academic flight simulator with dual-use capability for universities, colleges and high schools, usable as both an engineering simulator and a synthetic flight training device. FAA-approved AATD, compact footprint and ergonomic cockpit enclosure.
• VR-Motion Platform Virtual reality motion platform combining state-of-the-art VR technology with dynamic motion for enriched virtual training environments. Supports 6DOF motion with single-frame precision motion compensation, latency-free motion cueing algorithms with in-ear simulation, and compatibility with Oculus, HTC Vive and Varjo headsets across aircraft, military vehicle and racing car simulators.
• Dual Seat Open Cockpit Simulator Flexible multi-configuration dual-seat device for university engineering programmes, combining fixed-wing aircraft masks with rotaries on the left and fighter/spacecraft configuration on the right. Features control-loading flight controls with force feedback, touchscreen technology and a horseshoe cylindrical projection screen.
• 6TL-1000 6DOF Motion Platform Six-degrees-of-freedom motion platform for full enclosed airline cockpit simulators, providing realistic motion simulation for professional flight training devices. Priced at £54,000.
• FNPT Professional Simulators EASA/CAA FNPT-certified professional flight training devices for flight schools, including select devices decommissioned from active service and re-marketed to educational institutions as cost-effective training solutions.
• Virtual-Fly Boeing 737NG Simulator Virtual-Fly Boeing 737NG cockpit simulator for airline pilot training, provided as a full-scale airliner cockpit replica.
• Virtual-Fly Airbus A320 Simulator Virtual-Fly Airbus A320 cockpit simulator for airline pilot training, provided as a full-scale airliner cockpit configuration.
• Virtual-Fly Duo Pro Two-Seat Simulator FAA-approved two-seat flight simulator from Virtual-Fly, designed for professional pilot education and certification.
• Complete Home Package with PC Full home flight simulation package bundling the Virtual-Fly Pilot Deck Seat and Stand, throttle systems, compass, triple screen option, laptop and Instructor Operating Station into a complete turnkey solution for home users. Priced in the Stay Home Packages range from £3,990 to £10,350.
• Dome Projection Systems Fibreglass visual dome solutions for flight and driving simulation, available in 2.3m 180-degree, 3m 240/300-degree and 4m 260/312-degree configurations. Include full HD projectors, edge blending technology and modular design for easy assembly.
• FAA Maintain Currency at Home Home flight training device package within the Stay Home Packages range (£10,350), configured as a professional-grade simulation setup for pilots who need to maintain FAA currency requirements from home.
• Ad Hoc Servicing and Maintenance Contracts Ad hoc servicing and recurring maintenance contracts covering flight training organisations' simulators and bespoke simulator installations, delivered as a standalone professional service.

Quantifiable outcome

• FSTD1 training devices are easily transportable (e.g., in the back of a hatchback) for shows, exhibitions and promotional events.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Virtual-FlycoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual-Fly Products are sold through Flight Simulators UK, including VF Controls (yokes, throttle quadrants, rudder pedals, compasses), VF Flight Panels, VF FAA Products, VF Airliners (Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320), and VF Motion Systems.
• Honeycomb AeronauticalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBased in San Diego CA, Honeycomb Aeronautical was founded in 2015. Flight Simulators UK sells Honeycomb products including Alpha Flight Controls yoke, Bravo Throttle Quadrant, Flight Console, and Charlie Rudder Pedals.
• ThrustmastermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThrustmaster flight simulation equipment sold including yokes, joysticks, throttle quadrants, rudder pedals and HOTAS systems for civil airliner simulation, fighter simulation and STD civilian aircraft.
• CKAS SimulationmajorTechnology or IntegrationCKAS Simulation & Motion products offered including flight simulators, driving simulators, motion systems and simulation platforms.
• Agronn Simulation TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationAgronn Simulation Technologies products including flight seats for simulation, Agronn MyTOP, Agronn XTOP, and full simulator solutions.
• Nyaben Flight DynamicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for NYASIM software and NYASIM PI-145U and S311U flight simulators developed specifically for universities, colleges and high schools with dual use capabilities.
• Trak RacermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrak Racer products sold including TR80 Mach2 Cockpit, TR8 Mach3 Cockpit, and TR160 Mach2 Cockpit. Racing/flying simulator rigs with extruded aluminium construction.
• Next Level RacingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNext Level Racing products offered including NLR Flight Simulator, NLR Racing Simulator, NLR Racing Wheel Stand, NLR Motion Platform and NLR Accessories.
• Precision Flight Controls (PFC)majorTechnology or IntegrationPFC DCX Max Engineering Simulator and related products. PFC mechanical engineering expertise utilized in Honeycomb yoke development with over 25 years of flight simulator experience.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Redbird Flight Simulations: US-based provider of FAA-approved AATDs and BATDs for flight schools. Broader incumbent in the EASA/FAA approved training device category that FSUK serves with its FSTD1 line; competes for the same flight school procurement budgets.
• Frasca International: Well-established US manufacturer of FTDs, FNPTs and full flight simulators for flight schools, universities and airlines. Broader incumbent in the same EASA/FAA-regulated training device market as FSUK, with deeper penetration into airline and military programmes.
• CAE: Global leader in civil aviation training with full-flight simulators, cadet programmes and integrated training services. Large incumbent in the same EASA/FAA approved training market — operates at substantially greater scale than FSUK and competes for enterprise flight school and airline training contracts.
• FlightSafety International: Boeing-owned provider of professional flight training centres and full-flight simulators. Major incumbent in the same regulatory-approved training market as FSUK, focused on higher-end airline and business aviation programmes.

Direct peers

• CKAS Simulation: Australian manufacturer of flight and driving simulators with motion systems. Direct peer in simulator platforms and motion systems, and a current FSUK partner; competes for the same university and training organisation buyers globally.
• Elite Simulation Solutions: Manufacturer of FNPT, FTD and full-flight simulators for airlines and training organisations. Direct peer in EASA-certified training devices and serves many of the same professional pilot training customers as FSUK.
• Reiser Simulation and Training: German provider of helicopter and fixed-wing full-flight simulators used by military and civil operators. Direct peer in helicopter and military training simulators, overlapping with FSUK's HSTD1 and fighter cockpit offerings.
• Precision Flight Controls (PFC): US-based manufacturer of professional flight yokes, rudder pedals and the DCX Max engineering simulator. Direct competitor in engineering/desktop training simulators and a current FSUK partner — overlaps in the FAA-approved training device and academic markets.
• Virtual-Fly: Spanish manufacturer of professional flight training devices (VF Controls, VF Duo Pro, B737NG, A320, FAA-approved devices). Direct competitor in cockpit simulators, FAA-approved training devices and flight controls — FSUK resells Virtual-Fly products alongside its own FSTD/FSTD2 lines.
• TRC Simulators: US-based provider of helicopter and fixed-wing training simulators (Flight Link range). Direct peer in helicopter and small-aircraft training devices, with significant overlap on FSUK's HSTD1 helicopter simulator line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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