FAA Approved Flight Simulator

by Precision Flight Controls, Inc.

 

Flight Simulator Many of our customers have found the benefits of this top-quality system. Schedule some time now to get yourself back to instrument proficient with our knowledgeable instructors.

Why come to Premier to expand your training opportunities?

  • There's a dedicated simulator area for distraction free training!
  • That's right, you won't find our sim in the back of the classroom!
  • We provide more than "simulator time".
    • The FAA wants schools to provide more realistic, real-world training at all levels.
    • Premier's highly experienced instructors will provide scenario based sim training.
  • Our Sim is equipped with a Garmin 430 GPS!
  • Practice real-world GPS scenarios!
  • Experience a variety of realistically simulated system & instrument failures!

 

DID YOU KNOW...

PFC’s Flight Simulator is an FAA Approved “Aviation Training Device” (ATD) and can be used and logged for certain portions of flight training and Instrument Currency! Using an approved sim/ATD can help reduce the cost of your training and currency!

FAR 61.57(c)(1)&(2) explains that Instrument rated pilots who wish to file and fly in IFR conditions: the pilot must be “current” having performed and logged at least 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures and tasks, and intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems within 6 months prior to the flight. The currency requirement can be done using an aircraft while under IMC conditions or simulated (hood) or on an approved simulator or combination of these. If the pilot is not current and it has been less than 12 calendar months since their last currency expired, he/she may regain their currency by completing the currency requirements. If more than 12 months have expired since the last currency date an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) must be completed in an aircraft to gain back their IFR currency FAR 61.57(d)(1). Interesting to note that a recent FAA rule change now allows currency time logged on an FAA approved simulator or ATD can now be done without the need of an instructor! In other words, you can remain current, log it with no dual received signature required! No added cost of an aircraft, CFII or safety pilot!

For training purposes our ATD can save you money as well. The Private Pilot Certificate FAR 61.109(k)(1) and Commercial Pilot Certificate FAR 61.129(i) do not allow the time in an ATD to count toward the total hours of flight time flying solely by reference to instruments. However, our ATD is an excellent device to help you practice flying under simulated IFR . It’s also a great tutoring tool for practicing VFR navigating via programming the GPS, tracking VOR etc. For training purposes our ATD can save you money as well. The Private Pilot Certificate FAR 61.109(k)(1) and Commercial Pilot Certificate FAR 61.129(i) do not allow the time in an ATD to count toward the total hours of flight time flying solely by reference to instruments. However, our ATD is an excellent device to help you practice flying under simulated IFR . It’s also a great tutoring tool for practicing VFR navigating via programming the GPS, tracking VOR etc.

For those pursuing an Instrument rating, FAR 61.65(i) states that up to 20 hours of the required minimum 40 hrs. of instrument time can be done in an ATD!