The future of aviation training has officially touched down at Highland Prep with the arrival of the Redbird FMX full-motion simulator on campus! This state-of-the-art training powerhouse brings the thrill of the skies directly to the school, featuring fully enclosed cockpit configurations, wrap-around visual screens, and electric motion simulation that mimics real-world flight conditions. By permanently housing this cutting-edge technology on campus, Highland Prep ensures its students gain critical, immersive piloting experience in a safe, controlled environment. Landing just in time for the 2026-2027 school year, this groundbreaking hardware anchors an elite new aviation program established in an exclusive partnership with the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Having this advanced simulator on campus gives Highland Prep 11th and 12th grade students an unprecedented, hands-on head start in the aviation industry. Highland Prep proudly stands as the only high school to secure an Embry-Riddle partnership of this elite caliber, allowing students to walk straight from their regular classrooms into a professional-grade cockpit. Through this premier dual-enrollment pathway, future aviators will earn five college credits, master the material for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written exam, and officially log vital training hours toward their Private Pilot License (PPL) without ever leaving school grounds.