Ultra-Portable Simulators & AI Flight Instruction
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Government
On-demand supplementary training & procedural practice for student pilots. Engaging & immersive recruiting tool for services and service academies.
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Education
Experience Private Pilot training in class or at home with an AI instructor, while taking the NGSS-aligned Aviation Science course for college credit.
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Commercial
Offer your trainees and customers the opportunity to practice maneuvers anytime on an affordable and ultra-portable simulator with real-time AI instruction.
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Individual
Practice Private Pilot maneuvers anytime, anywhere on an affordable and ultra-portable simulator. Expedite your training and save thousands of dollars.
On-Demand Flight Training:
Anywhere, Anytime
At Bastion Sim, we believe that addressing pilot shortages and efficiently cultivating a proficient aviation workforce relies on transforming simulator training into an on-demand experience.
Our Ultra-Portable Flight Simulators and AI Flight Instructor, reduce reliance on advanced simulator resources, minimize training durations, save money, and increase throughput.
Virtual Flight School in a Carry-On
The industry-leading Nexus AI devices integrate highly-realistic simulation with VR-enabled visuals and AI flight instruction – all built into a single carry-on-sized hard case to overcome logistics, schedule, and budget barriers to scaled implementation.
This rapidly deployable innovation is the long-awaited game changer to achieve scale scale in on-demand flight training for our customers in the Government, Commercial, and Education sectors.
Software-Only Nexus AI Digital and ultra-compact Nexus AI Desktop options are also available.
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Options for Scaled & Specific Use Cases
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Nexus AI Digital
A software-only version of Nexus AI ATD for customers with computers that meet the Minimum System Requirements. Includes all Software and AI Flight Instructor licenses, installation instructions, and a physical Controller. Compatible with all third-party accessories, peripherals, and controllers, depending on host computer specifications.
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Nexus AI Desktop
The Nexus AI ATD on a Mini PC. Includes Mini PC with all the Software and AI Flight Instructor installed and a Controller. Portable monitors are optional as most customers already have them (recommended minimums: 18.5”, 1080p). Compatible with all third-party controllers.
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Nexus AI Pro
Nexus AI ATD built into a carry-on-sized hard case — portable, durable, and easy to store. Includes all Software, AI Flight Instructor, Controller, Custom PC, and 24” Monitor, all integrated into a Hard Case. VR-enabled system is optional. Compatible with all third-party simulator accessories, peripherals, and controllers.
Proven Flight Training Accelerator
A recent study from the University of North Dakota using our industry partner’s instruction courseware proves the efficacy of an AI-based versus human flight instructor. Notable quotes from that study include:
“When considering the transfer effectiveness of an artificial intelligence-based simulator pre-training program on the total flight hours realized by initial student pilots in the Private Pilot curriculum, the TER was 0.34 for student pilots who conducted simulator pre-training. This ratio indicates that for each 10 hours of simulator pretraining, flight training time is reduced by 3.4 hours, on average.”
“Students who conducted the pre-training lessons (1) took fewer calendar days to complete the pre-solo block of Private Pilot training, (2) required fewer hours in the airplane during the pre-solo block of Private Pilot training, and (3) required fewer ground training hours during the pre-solo block of Private Pilot training. The findings of this study show a comparable level of transfer effectiveness in utilizing a human flight instructor versus using an artificial intelligence-based flight instructor. This is significant when considering methods to supplement reduced flight instructor staffing, while still providing a quantifiable benefit to the student pilots in the flight training organization.”
You can view the research here, and find information specific to our software partner in Study 3: Quantifying The Transfer Effectiveness Of An Artificial Intelligence-Based Simulator Pre-Training Program For Student Pilots, page 74.
Expertise & Experience
Bastion’s leadership team of industry professionals have well over 100 years of combined experience in Aerospace, Training, and Education, built on a history of success as pilots, engineers, and curriculum experts at organizations such as the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, NASA, Lockheed Martin, and University of Connecticut.
Shift the Training Pipeline to the Left
Moving the pipeline to the left opens enormous opportunities to attract, identify, and qualify greater numbers of more talented pilot and aviator candidates. New pilots will show up on Day 1 having already mastered the maneuvers and student pilots will have on-demand access to flight training, increasing throughput, reducing strain on training resources, and minimizing cost.
Proven Software: AI Flight Instructor used by U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force
Turnkey System: No setup or additional hardware required
Accessible: Lease or purchase models to minimize the cost barrier
On-Demand Training: Bring anywhere, fly anytime!
Easy to Use: Simply plug in, turn on, and take off
No Experience Required: Built-in AI flight instruction and curriculum
Immersive Visuals (Optional): VR-enabled for an in-cockpit experience
Customizable: Compatible with all controllers, peripherals, and accessories
STEM Education Programs
Our sister business unit, Bastion STEM, offers accessible, research-informed, and scalable pathway programs aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to ensure America has the future Aerospace workforce it needs.
These career-based programs are designed through community partnership between public and private sectors to establish awareness and foundational skills in Aviation, Drone Technology, and Aerospace Engineering.
Bastion STEM courses are modular, scalable, and flexible to blend with existing courses; offer as after-school programs, summer camps, or short-duration “spark” events; or implement as full or half-year standalone courses.
Questions?
Let us know what additional information we can share about our Nexus AI flight simulators in the context of your specific use case and requirements.