Simulator Training Centers

On these pages weve repeatedly emphasized the benefits of simulator training. Its something in which we believe quite strongly. In a simulator, you can more safely explore the edge cases of flight than youd ever consider tackling in an aircraft-until the aircraft presents you with one of those edge cases by surprise. Plus, simulator training is far more efficient in time and cost than an aircraft.

Frank Bowlin

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article emphasizes the significant safety, efficiency, and cost benefits of simulator training, highlighting a gap in formal, accessible options for piston general aviation pilots.
Recurrent Training Center (RTC) is presented as a more affordable, insurance-approved facility focusing on piston aircraft, offering a one-day recurrent training program that combines online self-study with simulator time.
While RTC provides good value for meeting recurrent training requirements and shaking off rust, its materials and simulators can be imperfect, and truly rusty pilots may find it perfunctory for deep procedural knowledge, suggesting a need for additional, in-aircraft training.

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On these pages we’ve repeatedly emphasized the benefits of simulator training. It’s something in which we believe quite strongly. In a simulator, you can more safely explore the edge cases of flight than you’d ever consider tackling in an aircraft—until the aircraft presents you with one of those edge cases by surprise.

Plus, simulator training is far more efficient in time and cost than an aircraft. Yes, sim training is an all-around win. However, if you don’t have your own sim (see “Cockpit Proficiency” in August 2016) and your local FBO doesn’t have a suitable one, where do you go?