Software · head to head
AviaSIM Pro vs Collins Aerospace Systems
AviaSIM Pro
Software
Professional flight simulation and pilot training platform
- From
- $179/session
- Rated
- -

Collins Aerospace Systems
Software
Advanced aerospace technology and systems leader
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AviaSIM Pro and Collins Aerospace Systems actually diverge.
| Attribute | AviaSIM Pro | Collins Aerospace Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $179/session | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | quote |
| Platforms | In-person facility | Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity |
| Founded | 2012 | 1919 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AviaSIM Pro
- High-fidelity flight models
- Real-time weather simulation
- Emergency procedure training
- Multi-crew coordination
- Performance analytics
- Flight deck hardware
- Motion platforms
- LMS systems
Only in Collins Aerospace Systems
- Flight control systems
- Avionics
- Cabin systems
- In-flight connectivity
- Maintenance support
- Aircraft OEMs
- Airlines
- MRO facilities
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AviaSIM Pro
- Initial type ratingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Recurrent trainingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Emergency proceduresnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- CRM trainingnot Collins Aerospace Systems
- Proficiency checksnot Collins Aerospace Systems
Collins Aerospace Systems
- Aircraft systemsnot AviaSIM Pro
- Cabin connectivitynot AviaSIM Pro
- Maintenance supportnot AviaSIM Pro
- Aftermarket servicesnot AviaSIM Pro
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AviaSIM Pro
- Limited to civilian flight simulation experience, not professional pilot certification training
- Locations concentrated in specific cities, limiting accessibility for most potential users
- High session costs may be prohibitive for recreational learners ($179 minimum for 60 minutes)
Collins Aerospace Systems
Nothing recorded yet. See the Collins Aerospace Systems review.
Pricing, plan by plan
AviaSIM Pro
$179/session- Discovery Package$179/60 min session
- Full-size commercial cockpit
- Professional instructor
- 180-degree HD displays
- Pilot Introductory Program$549/240 min session
- Half-day immersion
- Theory and hands-on practice
- Experienced instructor pilots
Collins Aerospace Systems
On request- Aerospace SystemsFree
- Avionics
- Flight controls
- Cabin systems
Which should you pick?
Choose AviaSIM Pro if
- You need high-fidelity flight models.
- You work on In-person facility.
- You also want real-time weather simulation.
Choose Collins Aerospace Systems if
- You need flight control systems.
- You work on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity.
- You also want avionics.
Questions people ask
- Is AviaSIM Pro or Collins Aerospace Systems better?
- Neither clearly leads. AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Collins Aerospace Systems at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AviaSIM Pro or Collins Aerospace Systems?
- AviaSIM Pro starts at $179/session and Collins Aerospace Systems at On request.
- Does AviaSIM Pro or Collins Aerospace Systems run on more platforms?
- AviaSIM Pro runs on In-person facility. Collins Aerospace Systems runs on Hardware, Embedded, Connectivity.
- What is AviaSIM Pro best used for?
- AviaSIM Pro is most often used for initial type rating, recurrent training, emergency procedures, crm training. Of those, initial type rating and recurrent training are not what Collins Aerospace Systems is typically brought in for.
- What can AviaSIM Pro do that Collins Aerospace Systems cannot?
- AviaSIM Pro covers High-fidelity flight models, Real-time weather simulation, Emergency procedure training, Multi-crew coordination. Collins Aerospace Systems covers Flight control systems, Avionics, Cabin systems, In-flight connectivity.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
AviaSIM Pro: What does an AviaSIM flight experience include?
An AviaSIM session puts you in a full-size commercial aircraft cockpit with 180-degree high-definition displays. You learn how airliners work, handle the controls, and experience takeoff, cruising, and landing under instructor guidance.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: How long are AviaSIM sessions and what are the pricing options?
AviaSIM offers sessions ranging from 60 minutes (Discovery Package at $179) to 240 minutes (Pilot Introductory Program at $549). A Fear of Flying Therapy program with 97% success rate costs $389.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Where are AviaSIM locations available?
As of 2026, AviaSIM operates in 30+ cities worldwide including Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Orlando, with new openings planned in Raleigh, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.
SourceAviaSIM Pro: Can multiple people participate in a single AviaSIM session?
Yes. The Duo Package ($219 for 60 minutes) allows two people to share the cockpit experience together, and up to three free observers can watch from the cockpit.
SourceRelated pages
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