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Partners | ESP Partner Solutions

As a software development platform, ESP's success depends upon a robust, high-quality partner network to build software and hardware-based solutions that enable ESP to meet the exacting needs of our customers. Click the link to read about some of the great solutions our partners are delivering today.

Category Partner Name and Description
Aircraft Captain Sim
Captain Sim C-130: delivers a complete collection of 18 the most popular C-130 variants. The most advanced, complete and accurate C-130 ever built for PC.
Captain Sim
The '757 Captain' (Airliner series): 757-200, 757-300, 757 Freighter variants. Unparalleled visual quality and realism.
Commercial Level Simulations
The CLS_VLJ is an Eclipse 500 FTD created for pre-training and familiarization, based on Microsoft ESP. The CLS_VLJ features a custom touchscreen, allowing pilots to fly to the FAA Practical Test Standards.  Sold to both owner/operators and flight schools throughout the United States and Europe, the CLS_VLJ is in the process of FAA certification. CLS offers custom design, instruction, troubleshooting, and customer support of the CLS and Microsoft ESP applications.

Air Traffic Control

Polysim®
POLYSIM® is the leading 3D visual simulation and database modeling company in Switzerland. Under the name of POLYESPACE™, which includes POLYSIM’s 3D model portfolio and an integrated holographic 3D sound processing system for fully immersive applications, ESP™ is integrated into civil and military ATC and flight simulators.

Avionics

Project Magenta (Software)
Project Magenta (Software) has been successfully providing avionics, flight management and instructor station solutions for more than 10 years.
The product range goes from single desktop products for small aircraft to integrated and certified flight training devices, our aerospace customers benefit from a very large user base, our private customers from the collaboration with and closeness to the industry.
Reality XP GNS 430/530 WAAS XP™
Reality XP brings to market a cost effective software-only simulation solution of the popular GPS devices with nearly the same level of functionality as the hardware Garmin Simulator version of the GNS 430 WAAS and GNS530 WAAS offer at a fraction of the purchasing and operating costs.

Custom Solutions

Acron Capability Engineering, Inc. OpSimX
OpSimX™ allows field operators from diverse communities of practice to train as they will operate and to operate as they have trained. OpSimX™ allows decision makers to ‘learn from the future’ using dynamic simulation and then employ the same platform to seamlessly manage operations in real-time, without missing a beat.
Flight1 Aviation Technologies
Flight1 Tech specializes in custom simulation applications designed for the flight training and safety industry. Our services include software and hardware solution analysis, design, development and implementation. Flight1 Tech provides proven world class support, consulting services, and custom solutions. We make technology work for you.
Northrop Grumman C2MR
Northrop Grumman has created an incredibly accurate and highly detailed flight simulator, based on the Microsoft ESP visual simulation platform.Using the companies’ existing software, the solution enables military route and mission planners to move rapidly from a 2-dimensional static view to 3-dimensional (3-D) visualization of the plan and immersive fly-through mission rehearsal.
Reality XP Simulation Services
Today there are real opportunities to use strategic simulation and technologies outsourcing and services to generate revenue, eliminate inefficiencies, and create a better experience for your customers. This higher value business transformation begins with a proven partner that understands the challenges of your industry.

As your partner in simTainment™ and RealTime Training™ simulation, Reality XP converges cross-industry knowledge to offer single-sourced, end-to-end solutions — advantages — that enable you to achieve the efficiencies you need to minimize risk, improve outcomes, and reduce costs.

Display Technology

Scalable Display Technologies, Inc.
Scalable Display Technologies, Inc. (SDT) provides a wide range of digital image blending and display solutions. The EasyBlendTM product line delivers software-based calibration and blending to enable multiple projector display presentations from a single Personal Computer.  This patented software technology enables Scalable Display Technologies to bring powerful and compelling wide wrap display capability to Microsoft ESP solutions in support of the low cost and common technology model.

Integrated Hardware/
Cockpits

Flightdeck Solutions
Flightdeck Solutions was created to meet the global requirement for effective low cost flight simulation products. Over the past decade Flightdeck Solutions has grown to be a true “one stop” provider for a wide variety of customers. Flightdeck Solutions products such as Integrated Backlit Panels (IBL), Flight Control Units, Interface Solutions, Plug and Play Electronics all work well with Microsoft® ESP™. Our customers range from “High End Enthusiasts”, Research Institutes, and Flight Schools all the way through to actual aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and EADS.
Flight Link LLC
Flight Link provides a complete line of high quality fixed wing and rotor wing flight controls and turn-key simulators directed toward enhancing safety within the aviation community. Flight Link controls provide an inexpensive alternative for practicing situational awareness, instrument procedures training as well as practicing flight fundamentals.

Flight-Dynamix, LLC
http://www.flight-dynamix.com/f-16sims.html
http://www.flight-dynamix.com/f-35sims.html
Flight-Dynamix specializes in flight simulation and training technology. As part of our efforts to support operational readiness, Flight-Dynamix has deployed PC-based avionics training systems with SCORM-compliant e-Learning modules. These OpenGL-based systems support all versions of the F-16 Viper, as well as the soon-to-be-operational F-35 Lightning II.

Precision Flight Controls, Inc.
Precision Flight Controls, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-quality and affordable flight training devices that will soon offer full compatibility with Microsoft® ESP™. PFC provides our customers with high quality training platforms including full-sized and desktop flight consoles, available in general/commercial aviation aircraft configurations. Once full ESP compatibility has been achieved, PFC will apply for FAA, Transport Canada, and EASA certification of the devices.
Project Magenta (Simulators)
Project Magenta (Simulators) provides both turn-key solutions for specific flight training devices as well as project management and coordination for small to medium sized simulator construction companies. We also offer specific interfaces and seamless communication development for simulator hardware manufacturers.
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc.
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc. is dedicated to revolutionizing the flight training industry by designing, manufacturing and delivering new flight training technologies at prices that every flight school can afford. The Redbird FMX is a comprehensive, full motion VFR and IFR trainer, and is certified by the FAA for use in flight training. It features an electric motion platform, wrap-around visuals, an enclosed cockpit, advanced instructors station, and is compatible with scenario based training.
The Real Cockpit/Simkits - TRC1000, a G1000/G900 hardware replica
The TRC1000 is a 100% scale hardware replica of Garmin’s popular G1000/G900 glass cockpit system. The display functionality is created by Microsoft‘s Simulation Platform ESP and it’s functionality can be enhanced via additional information from external databases. It can even be driven from a notebook via USB. No additional VGA outputs or video cards are necessary.
The Real Cockpit/Simkits - The TRC472, a Cessna 172 hardware replica
The TRC472 Flight Simulator is a 100% scale hardware replica of the popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk Aircraft. As all instruments are modeled after the original, but driven by electronics, and designed to be controlled from Microsoft’s Simulation Platform ESP, the TRC472 is the ultimate training device for pilots.

Interfaces

Acron Capability Engineering, Inc. SimX
SimX™ is a powerful middleware interface that facilitates integration of Microsoft® ESP™ into HLA 1516 federations and DIS networks. With easy-to-use configuration files and an integrated menu to join and resign exercises, non-technical users can effortlessly participate in distributed simulation federations.
Flight1 Aviation Technologies
The Flight1 Aviation Technologies Virtual Instructor Station Pro (VisPro) is an aviation-based instructor station solution for Microsoft’s ESP simulation platform.
VisPro provides unmatched flexibility and control over ESP’s environment, weather, positioning, and malfunctions as well as real-time tracking, flight recording/replay and data analysis.

Scenery

Horizon Simulation Ltd.
Since 2001, Horizon has created advanced, accurate and realistic, plug and play virtual models of the real world for use with Microsoft's gaming and training simulators. Delivering cost-effective services to defence and professional simulation users, Horizon's COTS content, intuitive development tools, consultancy and bespoke services help you to get the most out of your experience with ESP.
Tools Acron 3d Modeller
Acron 3D Modeller™ is the first content-development tool to support Microsoft® ESP™, incorporating advanced features that allow easy reuse of content from legacy systems.  Acron 3D Modeller™ is a best-in-class modelling tool specifically engineered for the Modelling, Simulation, and Gaming industry, supporting standard 3D formats with tools made by modellers for modellers.