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Vincennes University's legacy simulators had a motion option that lagged and never felt right, so the program stopped using it. They then flew a RealSimGear SR7x Pro on a 6 DOF platform, pulled the CAPS handle, and immediatley changed their mind about motion in simulation. Vincennes is now standing up a six-device lab, five of them on motion: four SR7x Pro for its Cirrus SR20 G7 fleet, a PSx Pro Seminole, and an SFx Premier Vision Jet for Crew Resource Management. Six months in, roughly 40% of instrument training has moved into the simulator at $75 an hour against $230 in the aircraft.

RealSimGear has launched the SFx Premier, a complete replica Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet cabin built around its existing SFx flight deck. The cabin recreates the full window frame for use with wraparound visual systems, and adds a second seat with co-pilot side force feedback stick, a live CAPS and emergency overhead panel with oxygen mask pockets and map lights, and an integrated instructor camera for crew resource management training. The Premier Motion configuration mounts the same cabin, fully enclosed, on a commercial-grade 6DOF platform. SFx Premier starts at US$249,000; Premier Motion configurations from US$399,000. AATD approval is currently being sought.

Flying Magazine’s November 2025 issue features an in-depth review of the RealSimGear SR7x Pro, calling it a game-changer for Cirrus flight training. Aviation journalist Sean Siff flew the SR7x at Mike Goulian Aviation and praised its realism, FAA-approved loggable hours, and immersive avionics. With triple-screen visuals, a full CAPS deployment, and precise G7 avionics, the SR7x delivers hands-on training that closely mirrors real-world flying. Built for serious pilots and flight schools, this simulator offers unmatched value for IFR and scenario-based training. Read why it’s quickly becoming the go-to choice for Cirrus owners and instructors across the country.

Forget generic sims. This setup mirrors the real Cirrus G7 cockpit — G2000 avionics, real tactile switches, force-feedback yoke, and touchscreen GTC controls. You can run flows, emergency drills, IFR approaches, even talk on the radio using PilotEdge or SayIntentions AI. All from your desk.

Practice like it counts. Because it does.

RealSimGear joined over 6,000 attendees at the first-ever Dallas Aviation Expo hosted by Stature Aviation. Discover our new AATD partnership, explore the aircraft highlights, and see where to demo the G6 and G7 simulators in Addison, TX.

Buying a professional flight simulator in 2025 isn’t just about training—it can also be a smart tax move. Under Section 179, businesses can deduct up to $1.22 million in equipment purchases this year, as long as they’re placed in service by December 31. For pilots who fly for business, an FAA-approved simulator qualifies as a legitimate expense. That means a $40,000 system could cut taxable income by the full amount, saving nearly $15,000 in combined federal and state taxes. The result: lower training costs, improved safety, and a powerful financial incentive to invest before year-end.

The RealSimGear SR7x AATD is transforming how Palomar Aviation trains pilots. This FAA-approved simulator replicates the Cirrus G7 cockpit with true-to-life avionics, controls, and handling. Students can practice emergencies, master Perspective+ avionics, and log instrument approaches — all without burning aircraft hours. Instructors can pause, inject failures, and run realistic scenarios any time, in any weather. For flight schools, the SR7x adds revenue, reduces maintenance costs, and produces safer, more proficient pilots. As Palomar founder Rick Mosellar says: “It’s not just about passing a checkride — it’s about creating confident, competent pilots in command.”

Texas Southern University is redefining aviation education with the addition of two RealSimGear SR7x Pro simulators—bringing high-fidelity, FAA-grade flight training to one of the nation’s top-ranked programs.

When Luke Lachendro prepped for his Vision Jet type rating, he didn’t wait for day one in Knoxville—he trained from home using the RealSimGear SFx Pro. With fully functional avionics, tactile controls, and wraparound visuals, the SFx Pro gave him realistic, hands-on experience before ever stepping into the aircraft. FAA-approved as an AATD, it even allows for loggable time. The result? Luke showed up ahead—not just ready. Now, more Vision Jet pilots are doing the same: training before, during, and after their checkride—without leaving home.