Alpha Dog

This sim challenge is inspired by our good friends over at PilotEdge. PilotEdge provides live ATC services for flight simulation. You will be on your simulator, but a real human controller vectors you through virtual airspace with the correct phraseology and skill. Theres no pause button and no spawuming your aircraft on 10-mile final. You start cold and dark on the ramp and need to use the radios to get a clearance, permission to taxi, and so on. It adds a significant element of realism and authenticity to your simulated flight.

jwanwest

Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

The article details an advanced flight simulation challenge ("I-10") using PilotEdge, a service providing live human Air Traffic Control (ATC) for simulators to enhance realism.
The challenge involves a complex, multi-leg IFR flight from Santa Barbara (KSBA) to Santa Maria (KSMX) and then to San Luis Obispo (KSBP), starting cold and dark.
Pilots must execute specific departures, challenging approaches (including a back-course approach with circling minimums and a VOR Alpha approach with a procedure turn), holds, and missed approaches under realistic ATC guidance.
The scenario emphasizes adherence to real-world IFR procedures and regulations, pushing simulator pilots to develop their skills and manage complex scenarios without a "pause" button.

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This sim challenge is inspired by our good friends over at PilotEdge. PilotEdge provides live ATC services for flight simulation. You will be on your simulator, but a real human controller vectors you through virtual airspace with the correct phraseology and skill. There’s no pause button and no spawuming your aircraft on 10-mile final. You start cold and dark on the ramp and need to use the radios to get a clearance, permission to taxi, and so on. It adds a significant element of realism and authenticity to your simulated flight.

PilotEdge has its own set of IFR challenges for pilots. IFR challenge number 10 (a.k.a. “I-10”) is the one most failed—and that’s what you’ll fly today. Get your circling hat on because there’s not a straight-in minimum to be had. Not that you can’t land straight-in … if you play it right. (That’s a hint.)