The use of original cockpit sections in our simulators offers unmatched authenticity and precision, preserving the exact dimensions, materials, and layout of the original aircraft. This ensures a highly accurate representation of the cockpit environment look and feel.
Beyond technical fidelity, repurposing existing cockpit structures supports environmental sustainability through upcycling—reducing waste and minimizing the need for new manufacturing. This approach not only honors our aviation heritage, but also aligns with today’s ecological values, making it a responsible and effective choice for simulator projects.
About the Aircraft
- Type & Model: Bombardier Challenger 300 (BD-100-1A10 series)
- Registration: N525JP
- Year of manufacture: 2005
- SN: 20052
- Operators: Several US companies
This aircraft was built in 2005 as a Bombardier Challenger 300, part of the BD-100-1A10 series, the predecessor to the Challenger 350. It flew mainly on domestic charter and corporate routes within the United States and was successively owned by several companies in the timber and energy sectors. After nearly two decades of service, it was retired and parted out. AXIS acquired this cockpit section for use in a Challenger 350 simulator.
The Aircraft’s Story
After a long and successful service life, free of incident or accident, this plane was finally taken out of service in 2023 due to old age and the viable parts salvaged. While its flying days are over, its cockpit continues to serve aviation safety and pilot training.
From Airframe to Simulator
The nose section of this Challenger 300 was still in great shape, and since the cockpit is the same size as the successor Challenger 350, AXIS repurposed it as a simulator cockpit for that aircraft.
The cockpit was carefully separated from the fuselage, secured on a sturdy wooden pallet, and safely wrapped with shrink film.
It was then shipped to Europe via sea freight before being delivered directly to our facility.
Subsequently, the cockpit was fully dismantled and all components were removed, leaving only the outer shell and structural framework.
The parts were then partially repurchased, replicated, or custom-manufactured using our in-house 3D printer.
Based on this, we completely rebuilt the cockpit to create a highly accurate replica for use in our simulator.
Simulator Integration
This Level D simulator uses the original cockpit structure, throttle quadrant, control yokes and buttons. The instrumentation is a rehost solution with original controls.
Preserving Aviation Heritage
Every simulator at AXIS carries a real story. By transforming genuine aircraft components into training devices, we connect past aviation with the future of flight safety.
