A friend of mine used to work in customer support for a simulator manufacturer. He told me the most common customer support question was: OK, Im sitting at the end of the runway. Now what? Imagine a pilot in the real world pondering an equivalent question. There you are sitting at the end of the runway, engine running, and thinking, Hmm. What should I do with this airplane? Yet thats the abyss many folks face-and turn their backs on-when trying to use a simulator for proficiency.
The article proposes a detailed "flight challenge" for simulator users to overcome the common problem of not knowing how to effectively practice for proficiency.
This multi-segment challenge at Grand Forks, ND, emphasizes traditional instrument navigation (LOC BC, VOR, DME, ADF, no GPS) in simulated challenging weather and wind conditions.
It aims to enhance pilots' precise instrument flying skills through meticulous pre-flight planning, execution of complex procedures like holds and procedure turns, and a thorough debriefing.
A friend of mine used to work in customer support for a simulator manufacturer. He told me the most common customer support question was: “OK, I’m sitting at the end of the runway. Now what?”
Imagine a pilot in the real world pondering an equivalent question. There you are sitting at the end of the runway, engine running, and thinking, “Hmm. What should I do with this airplane?”
CREATE A FREE ACCOUNT
Sign up to keep reading
Create a free account to continue. Already a member? Sign in below.
