Flightdeck Solutions

Flightdeck Solutions designs and manufactures aircraft cockpit replicas and flight training devices in Canada. Founded in 1999 by Peter Cos, the company builds equipment for pilot training, aerospace research and specialized aviation programs. Its customers include airlines, universities, flight training centres and research organizations around the world.

Flight Training Devices for Airlines

Flightdeck Solutions builds training devices that reproduce the flight decks of commercial aircraft.

These devices allow pilots to practice cockpit procedures, aircraft systems and operating scenarios without using an aircraft.

The company's products include training devices for the Boeing 737 NG, 737 MAX and 777.

Each device is developed around the layout, controls and systems of its aircraft type.

Eastar Jet uses Flightdeck Solutions Level 4 Flight Training Devices for its Boeing 737 NG and 737 MAX fleets.

These devices support pilot training and recruitment testing.

DHL Air (UK) Ltd. has also expanded its pilot training capabilities with a custom Boeing 777 training device.

Equipment for Flight Schools and Universities

Flightdeck Solutions also provides equipment for flight training centres and universities.

Many flight schools begin with single-engine and multi-engine general aviation aircraft.

A transport-category training device allows students to become familiar with commercial airline cockpits before moving into that environment.

Students can practice procedures, checklists, cockpit flows and multi-crew coordination.

Training centres can also use these devices alongside aviation degree programs or airline career pathways.

Svensk Pilotutbildning has used a Flightdeck Solutions device to support cadet training.

The company has also worked with the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

These systems allow schools to conduct certain training exercises without requiring an aircraft for every session.

Canadian Manufacturing and Development

Flightdeck Solutions began by producing individual flight deck components.

Over time, the company expanded into complete fixed-base flight training devices.

Its equipment has been engineered and manufactured in Canada since 1999.

During the two years ending in November 2024, the company delivered 25 flight training devices to Canadian operators and institutions.

Customers included WestJet, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, the International Test Pilots School and Conair.

The company continues to manufacture both complete training devices and individual cockpit components.

Custom Cockpits and Research Systems

Not every Flightdeck Solutions project follows a standard aircraft configuration.

The company also develops custom flight decks for unusual aircraft types and specialized applications.

These can include mission-specific training devices and development cockpits for aerospace research.

Each custom project requires work on the aircraft's layout, controls and systems.

The equipment allows organizations to examine cockpit procedures and systems in a controlled training environment.

For pilots and aviation fans, Flightdeck Solutions provides a close look at the equipment used to prepare crews for commercial aircraft operations. Its physical cockpit controls and training devices connect flight simulation with the practical work of professional aviation.