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:

PilotEdge offers a highly realistic flight simulation experience by connecting users with live, human Air Traffic Control (ATC) services, emphasizing real-world procedures and communication.
The article details "I-10," a challenging multi-leg IFR flight scenario designed to test simulator pilots' skills, starting cold and dark and requiring full ATC interaction.
The scenario involves complex IFR procedures, including specific departures, a difficult back-course approach with circling minimums at Santa Maria (KSMX), missed approaches, holds, and a full procedure turn approach into San Luis Obispo (KSBP).
PilotEdge ensures authentic ATC interactions with paid, professional controllers and a quality assurance program, significantly enhancing the realism of virtual flight operations.

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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.)