Flight Research Associates, Inc.- Aviation Research
 
Our primary capabilities are in the areas of aviation research and training. We grew our research wings working with researchers at the NASA Ames Research Center, in California. Our associates have participated in over 100 successful FAA and NASA projects conducted within NASA’s simulation facilities (SimLabs) and the Human Systems Integration Division.

Our air carrier pilots have utilized NASA’s Advanced Concepts Flight Simulator and their FAA Level D Certified Boeing 747-400 full motion simulator. Our air traffic controllers have participated in research projects conducted at NASA’s Future Flight Central control tower simulator, and the Crew-Vehicle System Research Facility Radar Air Traffic Control Lab.

Flight Research Associates, Inc. has a contractual agreement with NASA to provide Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots, and Test Subjects for research activities conducted at the NASA AMES Research Center in California. Due to our association with NASA, we are able to provide use of the Simulation Laboratories at a reduced cost.

SimLabs simulation facilities available:

Boeing 747-400 FAA Certified Level D Simulator

- Fully detailed flight deck
- 180 degrees horizontal view
- Full environmental control
- Full integration with ATC training
 
     
Advanced Concept Flight Simulator (ACFS)

- Generic commercial transport
- Advanced flight systems
- Changeable flight deck
- Futuristic ATC systems
 
     
Future Flight Central (FFC)

- Two-story Air Traffic Control Tower Simulator
- 360 full scale visual
- Ability to model any airport
- Airport AutoCAD files
- Aerial survey photography
- Close-up digital photography
- Real-time traffic simulation
 
     
Radar Air Traffic Control Lab

- Capable for Terminal and/or En-route simulation
- Complete gate-gate capability integrated with the Boeing 747-400, ACFS, and FFC
- Limitless range of customized airport configurations