Simulator Training Centers

On these pages weve repeatedly emphasized the benefits of simulator training. Its something in which we believe quite strongly. In a simulator, you can more safely explore the edge cases of flight than youd ever consider tackling in an aircraft-until the aircraft presents you with one of those edge cases by surprise. Plus, simulator training is far more efficient in time and cost than an aircraft.

Frank Bowlin

Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Simulator training offers significant safety and efficiency benefits, but piston general aviation pilots face limited formal options, with high-end facilities often being costly or focused on other aircraft types.
Recurrent Training Center (RTC) provides a cost-effective and insurance-approved solution for piston pilots, offering a flexible one-day recurrent program that incorporates preparatory online self-study.
While RTC is effective for general knowledge review and meeting recurrent training requirements, its materials and simulators can be unpolished, and it may require additional in-aircraft training for very rusty pilots to address specific procedural gaps.

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On these pages we’ve repeatedly emphasized the benefits of simulator training. It’s something in which we believe quite strongly. In a simulator, you can more safely explore the edge cases of flight than you’d ever consider tackling in an aircraft—until the aircraft presents you with one of those edge cases by surprise.

Plus, simulator training is far more efficient in time and cost than an aircraft. Yes, sim training is an all-around win. However, if you don’t have your own sim (see “Cockpit Proficiency” in August 2016) and your local FBO doesn’t have a suitable one, where do you go?