In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare asked whats in a name. In aviation, its a complicated question since we geek out on acronyms and technical jargon. Instrument currency regulations reference a couple different terms; none of them are a rose, but some are pretty sweet.
The article differentiates between various aviation training devices: Simulators (FS), Flight Training Devices (FTDs), and Aviation Training Devices (ATDs), which are further categorized into Basic (BATD) and Advanced (AATD).
These devices vary in complexity and realism, from full-scale Simulators with motion and visuals to less complex ATDs without mandatory realistic control loads, and are subject to different FAA approval processes (individual vs. manufacturer level).
Each device type has specific limitations on the amount of training hours that can be credited towards an instrument rating (e.g., 10 hours for BATD, 20 for AATD) and the types of training they are approved for (procedure vs. performance).
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare asked what’s in a name. In aviation, it’s a complicated question since we geek out on acronyms and technical jargon. Instrument currency regulations reference a couple different terms; none of them are a rose, but some are pretty sweet.
Simulator (FS)
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