Dübendorf, Switzerland – 9th February 2026
ELITE Simulation Solutions, a global leader in flight simulation technology, has announced the sale and installation of a state-of-the-art 6-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) motion flight simulator for a private customer based in Monaco.The system has been specially adapted to support an advanced fear of flying course, delivering an immersive and highly realistic exposure-based flight simulation environment.
At the core of the installation is ELITE’s high-performance 6DOF motion platform, designed
to deliver precise physical cues that replicate the sensations experienced in real flight. The
platform provides controlled motion in all six axes, allowing users to experience changes in
acceleration, orientation, and position with a high degree of realism – critical for recreating the
physical sensations that often trigger anxiety during flight.
To support the specific requirements of fear of flying therapy, the simulator has been
enhanced with dedicated software developed and integrated specifically for this application.
This includes a bespoke turbulence software engine, designed to accurately model and
reproduce a wide range of turbulence scenarios, from mild atmospheric disturbances to
extreme turbulence events. When combined with the 6DOF motion platform and a virtual
reality (VR) headset, the system delivers a fully immersive experience that closely mirrors
real-world flight conditions.
The integrated VR environment allows participants to experience realistic visual cues from
within the cockpit or cabin, while synchronized motion and turbulence effects provide
convincing physical feedback. This combination enables gradual, repeatable exposure to
challenging flight scenarios in a controlled and safe setting, supporting effective
desensitization and confidence-building as part of the fear of flying course.
A key strength of ELITE’s solution lies in the accuracy and tuning of its motion and
turbulence cues. The timing, intensity, and direction of forces are carefully calibrated to
ensure that sensations remain realistic without inducing negative or misleading responses.
This precise control is essential when simulating turbulence, where realistic but predictable
motion plays a crucial role in helping participants understand and rationalize the physical
sensations associated with flight.
“This project demonstrates how high-fidelity flight simulation can be adapted beyond
traditional pilot training,” said René Huddlestone Director of Sales & Marketing at ELITE
Simulation Solutions. “By combining our 6DOF motion technology with bespoke software,
advanced turbulence modelling, and VR, we can support innovative applications such as fear
of flying courses in a highly realistic yet controlled environment.”
While the customer in Monaco said “From the first contact with Elite, discussing my objective,
it has been an absolute pleasure working with such passionate professionals. Elite’s
uncompromising extremely high quality standard in every step of the process, resulted in the
most advanced simulator tailored exactly for my objective and wishes, while being easy-to-
use, installed and customised to perfection.
ELITE Simulation Solutions continues to support a wide range of customers worldwide,
delivering flexible, high-performance simulation systems tailored to specialized training,
research, and therapeutic requirements.
For more information about ELITE Simulation Solutions and its motion-enabled flight
simulators, visit www.flyelite.com.
Media Contact:
ELITE Simulations Solutions AG
René Huddlestone
Director Marketing & Sales
email: r.huddlestone@flyelite.com
