Flying Dynamics

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Flight Trainer come to be?

The Flight Trainer training aids were inspired by the author's experience working on his own ratings and instructing, and feedback from other flight instructors, students and pilots of all levels of experience around the world. Some of the trainers and quizzes provided where made available as applets via the web as "freeware" for over 30 months.

In 2002, these have been productized as applications and enhanced to include flight simulators and packaged with a new series of trainers, quizzes, and simulators.

In December 2010, the decision was made to not provide a standalone version any longer and continue to make the Flight Trainer available as a Java Applet available from our website.

What technology does the Flight Trainer use?

Flying Dynamics's products are developed using Java technology. The lastest version was compiled using verion 1.6.0_21 of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) which should be be installed for your web browser to use.

What are my download options?

The Flight Trainer is no longer available as a standalone application and is available from this website as a Flight Trainer applet.

What help is included?

The help text provides information on each of the training aids and controls. Flying Dynamics has chosen not to include help or instruction on the navigation aids or how to perform the different maneuvers. There are numerous books and different techniques instructors use to teach these. The Flight Trainer is an aid to faciliate understanding them and is intented to be used in conjunction with other instructional material.

The help is accessable through the applet or here.

Does the Flight Trainer write to my hard disk?

The Flight Trainer applet does not access your computer

How do I submit an idea for an additional trainer or feature?

You can contact us by via email.

Suggestions and ideas submitted to Flying Dynamics without a prior written agreement may be implement by Flight Dynamics with no compensation to the submitter.

I purchased a licensed standalone version and I need a new license key

The licensed version is still supported (in fact the applet version is the same product only as an applet). If you need replacement or additional keys, please send email to Support.

What happened to Flying Dynamics, LLC?

Flying Dynamics, LLC was owned by the same majority owners of CnR Dynamics, Inc. CnR Dynamics was formed for other business requirements so Flying Dynamics's assets transfered to it.