Renovo Simulations

Blurring the lines between simulation and reality

Renovo (Re.no.vo): verb (Latin)

1. To rebuild, recreate, remodel, renovate

2. A leading edge New Zealand simulation company

3. Part Task Trainers. Cockpit Procedural Trainers. Systems Device emulators

Renovo was founded in March 2000 by CEO and Founder Chris Brace.

Our goal is to produce aircraft flight simulation systems and training devices using the lastest technology. As we have evolved our systems and processes we discovered that many of our solutions could easily be adapted for part task training devices with a variety of application not just flight training.

Today Renovo boast a staff of seven talented individuals, spread across the globe. We use the lastest in communications technology to work and collaborate together to design, build and implement high quality training solutions.

Headquatered in Wellington, New Zealand our reach extends into Australasia and USA.
  • We are a diverse and talented collective of people
  • We strive to achieve the very best results
  • We are passionate about what we do
  • We take pride in producing solutions that deliver real value to our customers
  • We have fun doing it
For us Renovo is not just a company, its a way of life, a way to express our creative ablilities and a way to help us all realise our dreams.

November 2011

The LS172 undergoes initial NZ-CAA certification assessment in preparation for installation on site.

October 2010

New video of the LS172 in action is available here.

Novemeber 2009

The LS172 training simulator is ready for public use.

July 2009

Renovo announces the LS-172 Training Simulator is ready for acceptance testing and certification.

March 2009

Renovo moves into its new facilities in Plimmerton. Click here for location details

September 2009

Progress on the first L Series Light Aircraft Training Simulator continues with the completion of the cockpit shell. Development of the visual system and instructor tools continues.

February 2008

After 4 months of focused development Renovo announces the release of XConnect v1.0.

November 2007

Renovo announces the development XConnect. This product is framework designed to bridge communications between Xplane, the simulator hardware and any other vendor hardware.

15 January 2007

Renovo launches its new website design.

08 January 2007

Renovo will be demonstrating the LS172 Light Aircraft Training Simulator at the Wings over Wairarapa airshow on the weekend of 20/21 January 2007

12 October 2006

Renovo announces the development of the first L Series Light Aircraft Training Simulator - the LS172.