“Training for the Unexpected:
Using Simulation to Prepare
for the Real-World Emergencies”

 

Presented by:
Josh Harnagel
Vice President, Customer Experience
Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc.

 

 

This presentation draws on a real-life forced landing incident to illustrate how emergencies rarely unfold as anticipated. We will explore strategies for building resilience, emphasizing the value of simulation-based training in sharpening decision-making, composure, and adaptability. By practicing authentic scenarios in the simulator, pilots develop the mental agility and confidence needed to manage even the most unpredictable in-flight challenges.

Presenter Josh Harnagel currently serves as Vice President, Customer Experience for Redbird Flight Simulations, Inc., an Austin, Texas- based flight training technology company. He leads a talented team that is responsible for sales, marketing, services, customer success, and product support.

Josh has held a number of key positions at Redbird in the 16 years he has been with the company. He has been instrumental in the explosive growth that Redbird has experienced since its inception.

Josh is a third-generation pilot and flight instructor. He attended Texas A&M — and after college, he served as a full-time flight instructor in the Washington DC area. He is the owner of a B36TC Beechcraft Bonanza and part owner of a T-6 Texan. He has more than 2,000 hours and 20 years of General Aviation experience.

In 2006, Redbird Flight was established specifically to make aviation more accessible by using modern technology and careful engineering. Redbird delivers innovative, reliable, and high-quality training devices to flight schools, colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and individual pilots throughout the world. With more than 3,000 devices in service globally, Redbird has quickly become the fastest growing and most innovative simulator provider in the industry. For more information, please visit www.redbirdflight.com.