About Us
Where Immersion Meets Instruction
BLACKSTAR Flight Simulation exists to close the gap between the classroom and the cockpit. We build complete, mixed-reality training systems that put students in a true-to-life flight environment — reaching out to touch real controls inside a fully virtual cockpit — backed by professional avionics, live navigation data, and a modern training curriculum.
Our Story
Flight training has long been fragmented — simulators here, scheduling there, curriculum somewhere else, and navigation data that rarely matches the real world. We started BLACKSTAR to bring it all together.
We are currently building a Cessna 172 simulator because it is where so many pilots begin their training. Starting with the aircraft that introduces millions of pilots to aviation felt like the right place to start — and we are opening the platform to more simulator models soon.
By combining military-grade mixed reality, high-fidelity avionics, worldwide navigation data, and a structured Learn-Do-Fly training standard, we deliver one complete system that flight schools, universities, and independent instructors can stand up and rely on from day one.
The Team
Built by Aviators
Meet the leaders bringing the BLACKSTAR flight-training ecosystem from concept to cockpit.
Our Mission
Make high-fidelity, immersive flight training accessible to schools, universities, and independent instructors — so every pilot trains against the same standards the real world flies on.
One Complete System
We don't sell parts. We deliver a unified ecosystem where hardware, visuals, avionics, navigation data, and curriculum work together as a single, cohesive training platform.
Built by Aviators
Every decision is grounded in how pilots actually learn. We partner with industry leaders across simulation, operations, and data to keep training authentic and current.
In the Press
Articles About BLACKSTAR
Coverage and features exploring the BLACKSTAR ecosystem and the future of immersive flight training.
Photos From Oshkosh: Blackstar Flight Simulator
Attendees got hands-on experience with the Blackstar Eclipse flight simulator at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, exploring the cutting-edge mixed-reality training platform.
New Blackstar Eclipse Simulator Debuts at Oshkosh With Military-Grade Visuals
The Blackstar Eclipse simulator debuted at Oshkosh 2026 with the military-grade Varjo XR-4 headset, Community Aviation Platform integration, and the Learn-Do-Fly training standard.
Last Week at EAA AirVenture 2026: BLACKSTAR
Varjo highlights BLACKSTAR at EAA AirVenture 2026 and the next generation of immersive aviation training.
BLACKSTAR at EAA AirVenture
Experience BLACKSTAR at EAA AirVenture and discover the future of connected, immersive flight training. See firsthand how the Eclipse simulator is transforming pilot preparation.
Blackstar Eclipse flight sim draws crowds at Oshkosh
General Aviation News covers the Blackstar Eclipse flight simulator drawing crowds at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, highlighting its advanced mixed-reality technology and innovative approach to pilot training.
Explore the Ecosystem
See how every piece of BLACKSTAR fits together — from the headset to the navigation data — into one complete flight training platform.
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Where to Next
- 01PartnersThe organizations that make the ecosystem possible.
- 02The EclipseSpecifications, configurations, and the complete training device.
- 03ContactReach sales or support directly.
See the Eclipse in Action
Request a demonstration from our team.