One of the world’s first known flight simulators was crafted more than 100 years ago and was essential for sending today’s pilots to the sky. Simulations help pilots learn by doing, developing and practicing key skills that can eventually be used in a real situation. And simulations have many applications beyond the cockpit. “Simulations are starting to get widely adopted by leading universities,” said Vasant Sivaraman, professor of strategy and finance at S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research. “This is the right time to deepen skill-based pedagogy in business courses.”