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Redbird FMX Flight Simulator Rental in Upland, CA


Located within Cable Airport

We offer hourly and monthly simulator subscription plans

Our facility has 24-hour access, 7 days a week, for our clients. We have two Redbird FMX full motion flight simulators, which are FAA-certified Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs). We offer the following aircraft/avionics configurations: Cessna 172 with G-1000, Cessna 172 steam gauge with 530/430, Beechcraft Baron 58 with G-1000. Two private briefing rooms with internet access, whiteboard, and a large monitor that are available for 30 minutes before and after your simulator session. We offer no flight instruction. This is a bring-your-own-CFI facility, or you can use the simulators on your own. These AATDs have a Letter of Authorization from the FAA that allows you to log 2.5 hours PPL, 20 hours IFR, and 50 hours commercial. Please refer to the LOA and QAG clarifications.

Redbird FMX full motion flight simulator in the DC Flight Simulation showroom
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Frank Li
October 23, 2026
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Great setup and definitely money well spent! Dylan is very friendly and helpful! Highly recommend.
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John Farias
October 11, 2026
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Had a great experience using the simulators for my IFR training. Was able to get a lot of experience flying approaches. It’s a great resource for anyone that enjoys flying or is working on ratings!
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Wyatt Perry
August 19, 2026
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I had a great experience when I came in, was set up and using the sim to maintain my instrument currency in less than 15 minutes. Overall a great experience using the simulators at this location.
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blake raimondo
November 20, 2025
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Dylan was of great help, it was a great transition step for my instrument training and the facility felt very state of the art!
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Kasra Najafi
August 24, 2025
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DC Flight Simulator is honestly one of the best experiences I’ve had. The sim feels so real and detailed, it’s like actually being in the cockpit. The setup is smooth, the staff are super nice, and they make the whole thing easy and fun. For the price, you really can’t beat it. You get way more value than what you pay for, and it’s perfect whether you’re training, practicing, or just wanting to try something new. Definitely recommend it!
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Binh V. Vo
July 2, 2025
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Great Flight Simulators and open 24/7.
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Ammar Mostafa
May 24, 2025
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Had an awesome experience at DC Flight Simulator! The whole process was easy and straightforward. Dylan was amazing—super professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire session enjoyable. If you’re working on your ratings and need to log hours, this is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend it to both students and aviation enthusiasts!
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David Avila
May 11, 2025
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Awesome clean facility, great sims, super easy 24 access to support IFR combat training. The owner operator is very easy to work with and gets you up and running fast. My only comment is I wish there were more locations….we need as many DC flight simulators in SoCal as there Blockbusters in 1995!
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Nathan K.
May 9, 2025
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If you’re working on your pilot’s license, stop what you’re doing and check out DC Flight Sim! I’m currently working toward my PPL (Private Pilot License), and this place has seriously helped me fine-tune my skills in ways I couldn’t imagine without getting in the actual air. The full-motion flight simulators here are next level—you feel like you’re flying a real plane, but without the massive costs of aircraft rental and fuel. What makes this place even better is the team. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about aviation. The manager keeps everything running smoothly and maintains the simulators in top-notch condition—everything is clean, professional, and ready to go every time. Whether you’re training for your PPL, IFR, multi-engine, commercial, or even other advanced ratings, this place has everything you need to keep progressing. It’s an amazing resource for student pilots, licensed pilots who want to stay sharp, or even aviation enthusiasts who want the experience of flying without leaving the ground. The sim itself is so immersive—it reacts just like a real aircraft, and the visuals make you feel like you’re in the sky. I’ve been using it to practice everything from landings to emergency procedures, and it’s made a big difference in my confidence and precision. Highly recommend DC Flight Sim to anyone in aviation—seriously, this is one of the best training tools out there. You’ll save money, learn a ton, and enjoy every minute of it.

Mission


To create accessibility to advanced aviation training devices (AATD) to the general aviation community.

Wraparound visuals and instrument panel inside a Redbird FMX flight simulator
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