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CAE Prodigy Image Generator vs FlightSafety Simulation & Visual Systems
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Pilot Training & Simulation Systems.
Pilot Training & Simulation Systems
CAE Prodigy Image Generator
by CAE
Gaming-engine-powered image generator built on Unreal Engine — the first of its kind to achieve Level D full-flight simulator qualification — delivering 8K-capable, physics-based visual environments at up to 120 Hz.
Pilot Training & Simulation Systems
FlightSafety Simulation & Visual Systems
by FlightSafety International
Vertically integrated simulation platform — from Level D full flight simulators and the VITAL visual system to mixed reality trainers and AI-powered performance analytics.
| Cost of ownership | CAE Prodigy Image Generator | FlightSafety Simulation & Visual Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | CAE Prodigy Image Generator | FlightSafety Simulation & Visual Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering engine | Epic Games Unreal Engine | — |
| Maximum display resolution | 8K | — |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz | — |
| Display compatibility | Collimated, direct projection, head-mounted display (HMD) | — |
| Qualification achieved | Level D FFS (first gaming-engine IG to achieve this) | — |
| Lighting model | Physics-based atmosphere with real-time shadows, reflections, specular effects | — |
| Airport data | CAE True Airport Services integration (live updates) | — |
| Scenario tooling | CAE Airport Clutter Editor (ACE) for traffic and ramp scenario authoring | — |
| Simulator qualification | — | Level D (FAA 14 CFR Part 60 + EASA) |
| FTD qualification | — | FAA Level 4/5/6/7; EASA Level 1/2 |
| Visual system models | — | VITAL 1100, VITAL 1150, VITAL 1150EC |
| VITAL 1100 field of view | — | >300° horizontal × 60–70° vertical |
| VITAL 1100 aggregate resolution | — | >20 million pixels |
| VITAL 1100 projector options | — | LCoS or LED, HD to 4K, 60 or 120 Hz |
| VITAL 1150 frame rate | — | 120 Hz |
| VITAL 1150 max resolution | — | 8K capable |
| Display system | — | CrewView glass-collimating mirror, up to 300°×60° single collimator |
| Atmospheric layers (weather) | — | Up to 64,000 (MultiVis) |
| Sea state simulation | — | 13 Beaufort sea states |
| Motion system (FS1000) | — | 60-inch electric motion and control loading |
| Database standard support | — | OGC CDB, NAVAIR, EMR/AMR proprietary |
| Commercial aircraft types | — | A220, A318/319/320/321 NEO/CEO, A350, 737 MAX (and others by project) |
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