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 is a subscription service offering realistic, live human Air Traffic Control (ATC) for flight simulators, significantly enhancing immersion and challenging pilots with real-world IFR scenarios.
The article details a specific multi-leg IFR flight challenge ("I-10") that tests pilot proficiency in complex procedures like challenging approaches (e.g., circling minimums, back course), missed approaches, and holds.
This simulation environment, complete with detailed debriefing points, fosters the development of authentic IFR flying skills, decision-making, and correct phraseology under dynamic, unpaused conditions.

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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.)