How to use a Simulator

When we started our sim-training business, we thought our strongest selling point would be logging cheaper time, such as the 20 hours of the instrument tickets required 40. We were wrong. The sim is a more efficient pilot training environment and shouldnt be seen as a replacement for the airplane. Time logged is a nice bonus, but the real value is the learning efficiency and effectiveness. Once pilots and CFIs understand this, the training opportunities are vastly expanded.

Key Takeaways:

• Flight simulators provide a superior and more efficient training environment for pilots, prioritizing effective learning and skill mastery through repetition over simply logging cheaper flight hours.
• They enable "perfect practice" by allowing instructors to isolate specific skills, provide immediate feedback (using the pause function), and repeat scenarios without real-world danger, preventing negative learning.
• Simulators significantly expand training capabilities, making it safe and effective to practice complex emergencies, anomalous circumstances, and challenging decision-making scenarios that are difficult or impossible to replicate in an actual aircraft.
• Properly utilized, simulators enhance instructor's teaching tools and produce more adaptable, proficient pilots by allowing focused work on weak areas and deep engagement with diverse situations.

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