Abstract: A system and method for providing certification of a pilot's use of a flight simulator is presented. The method includes recording flight data from a flight simulator while a pilot performs flight tasks of a flight syllabus, receiving a photo of the pilot, and generating a forensic record of the performance of flight tasks on the simulator by the pilot. The method further includes authenticating the identity of the pilot and evaluating the performance of the flight tasks by the pilot against an expected flight path and range of acceptable instrument outputs. The method further includes providing a written record to the pilot certifying successful completion of the flight syllabus on the flight simulator. The method optionally provides real-time flight guidance during performance of the flight tasks by the pilot. The system includes a virtual flight data recorder and virtual flight instructor system for performing the method.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for optimizing work site utilization within a business entity or the like. Work site optimization is realized by ranking a predetermined group of leased work sites relative to their feasibility for exiting and making decisioning based on the rankings. The ranking is based on an automated and qualitative scoring of the work sites. Additionally, embodiments of the invention account for the potential use of off-work site employees and, as such, the optimization rankings that are provided serve to predict future work site needs.