Which type of Fix-Wing Simulator do I need?

Here is a guide made especially for you to help you choose the best suitable simulator matching your needs and requirements.

Flight simulators have assimilated a huge amount of interest in the past years and have proven to be worthy investments in flight training organizations. During the pandemic years, as many planes were grounded, flight simulators were regarded as “safe working zones” for both students and instructors. A simulator is nowadays considered a “must have” for a FTO (Flight Training Organization). Potential new students will almost always opt for the school that runs a simulator, so you are at the right place here. Beneath you will find concise and necessary pieces of information for each simulator type to help you purchase the “perfect match”!

AATD

Terminology: (AATD) Advanced Aviation Training Device

An AATD will help you with following aviation licence requirements:

General familiarization into general piloting concepts

5 Hrs towards the Private pilot’s licence

As much as 20 Hrs towards the Instrument licence

And even as much as 50 Hrs torwards the Commercial pilot’s licence

Maintain necessary currency checks

Let’s look in detail at the maximum credits available:

FAA APPROVED ADVANCED ATD

Log 2.5 Hrs towards the PRIVATE LICENCE

Log 20 Hrs towards the INSTRUMENT LICENCE

Log 25 Hrs toward the ATP

Log 50 Hrs toward the COMMERCIAL LICENCE

Recent Flight Experience (maintain currency)

Instrument Proficiency Check (partial)

Instrument Practical Test (partial)

CASA CAT B FSD2 & NZ CAA APPROVED

20 out of the 40 Hrs required for Instrument Rating

Cross-country instrument flight

All approaches including GPS non-precision approaches

Recency (includes two out of the three Hrs per 90 days and all approaches)

The game changer: FNPT II

Terminology: (FNPT) Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer

Are you looking for a single pilot configuration training device with up to 4 different aircraft types? A dynamic control unit, analog or glass cockpit instrumentation and its own flight instructor station?

Our ELITE FNPT II is the right choice for you. A typical configuration is a convertible FNPT II with SEP close to Piper Arrow IV (or Cessna 172RG) and MEP close to Piper Seneca III configurations, both with analogue instrumentations and selectable Glass Cockpit.

Let’s look in detail at the maximum credits available:

EASA CS-FSTD (A) FNPT II

Log 5 Hrs Basic training towards PPL

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards ATP (Integrated)

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards CPL / IR (Integrated)

Log 5 Hrs Instrument training towards CPL (Integrated / Modular)

Log 5 Hrs Basic Instrument training towards IR (Modular)

Log 35 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-SE (Modular)

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-ME (Modular)

Log 25 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-SE (Competency-based Modular)

Log 30 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-ME (Competency-based Modular)

Log 25 Hrs Experience towards ATPL

Log 50 Hrs IFR Experience towards FI

Log 5 Hrs Instrument Instructor training / Flight Instructor training towards FI

Log 10 Hrs Instructor Training towards IRI

Log 3 Hrs Instructor Training towards STI

FAA APPROVED ADVANCED ATD

Log 2.5 Hrs towards the PRIVATE LICENCE

Log 20 Hrs towards the INSTRUMENT LICENCE

Log 25 Hrs towards the ATPL

Log 50 Hrs towards the COMMERCIAL LICENCE

Recent Flight Experience (maintain currency)

Instrument Proficiency Check (partial)

Instrument Practical Test (partial)

CASA CAT B FSD2 & NZ CAA APPROVED

20 out of the 40 Hrs required for Instrument Rating Cross-country instrument flight

All approaches including GPS non-precision approaches

Recency (includes two out of the three Hrs per 90 days and all approaches)

For the best crew: FNPT II + MCC

Terminology: (MCC) Multi-Crew Coordination Training

Do you want to train two pilots at the same time with all the benefits of the above FNPT II? No problem.

Our ELITE FNPT II MCC simulator will satisfy your requirements in every aspect.

The Beech King Air B200 Twin Engine Turboprop Aircraft Configuration (convertible to Twin Engine Piston and Single Engine Piston) allows for efficient Multi Crew Coordination training. In addition, we offer you a Dual Electro-Mechanical Dynamic Control Loading Yoke and Pedals.

Let’s look in detail at the maximum credits available:

EASA CS-FSTD (A) FNPT II MCC

Log 5 Hrs Basic training towards PPL

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards ATP (Integrated)

Log 15 Hrs MCC training towards ATP (Integrated)

Log 20 Hrs Training towards MCC

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards CPL / IR (Integrated)

Log 5 Hrs Instrument training towards CPL (Integrated / Modular)

Log 5 Hrs Basic Instrument training towards IR (Modular)

Log 35 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-SE (Modular)

Log 40 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-ME (Modular)

Log 25 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-SE (Competency-based Modular)

Log 30 Hrs Instrument training towards IR-ME (Competency-based Modular)

Log 25 Hrs Experience towards ATPL

Log 50 Hrs IFR Experience towards FI

Log 5 Hrs Instrument Instructor training / Flight Instructor training towards FI

Log 10 Hrs Instructor Training towards IRI

Log 3 Hrs Instructor Training towards MCCI

Log 3 Hrs Instructor Training towards STI

FAA APPROVED ADVANCED ATD

 Log 2.5 Hrs towards the PRIVATE LICENCE

Log 20 Hrs towards the INSTRUMENT LICENCE

Log 25 Hrs towards the ATPL

Log 50 Hrs towards the COMMERCIAL LICENCE

Recent Flight Experience (maintain currency)

Instrument Proficiency Check (partial)

Instrument Practical Test (partial)

CASA CAT B FSD2 & NZ CAA APPROVED

 20 out of the 40 hours required for Instrument Rating

Cross-country instrument flight

The sky is the limit: FTD (Level 1, 2 & 3) fixed or rotary wings possible

Terminology: (FTD) Flight Training Device (custom build)

Are you looking for something truly exclusive? Do you want ELITE to produce a flight simulator that will go beyond your imagination? This is the new future. Come on board with ELITE and find out all about the benefits of an FTD and how you can present your pilots with this innovative world of flight simulators.

An FTD is a highly sophisticated customer build simulator and will cover all of the above credits an FNPT II offers – and more. We can even use an original formerly airworthy cockpit which will make the simulator experience even more realistic. Single or twin engine, Multiple Crew Coordination (MCC) and modern instrumentation combined with Dual Electro-Mechanical Dynamic Control Loading Yoke and Pedals will give yourself and your student a sensational flight experience and the very best ELITE has to offer.

“This device covers normally most requirements for the FNPT II MCC and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, since it is necessary to determine which systems are simulated and which are not”, says ELITE head of QTG (Quality Test Guidance) Eduardo A. Schwencke.

AIRBUS A320 FNPT II MCC + APS MCC

Are you looking for a realistic A320 type representative flight simulator with dual Multi-Function Displays? This device comes with multiple replicas such as A320 panels, thrust levers and even Captain and Co-Pilot seats. Even a realistic A320 ECAM system with EWD (Engine and Warning display with engine gauges, flaps and gear indications etc.).

The visual setting consists of a 200° (degree) horizontal and 45° (degree) vertical, curved, movie-motion-picture-quality projection screen and frame with three overhead projectors to create a high definition (HD) visual environment which simulates frontal and side window visual effects at a resolution of 5760 x 1080 pixels (6.2 million pixels).

The ELITE A320 FNPT II MCC meets the following certification criteria:

EASA CS-FSTD (A) FNPT II MCC + APS MCC

FAA AATD (Advanced Aircraft Training Device) and FTD level 4-5

CASA CAT B FSD 2

SOUTH AFRICA CAA FNPT II MCC

MALAYSIA CAA FNPT II MCC

INDIA DGCA FNPT II MCC

BOEING 737 type representative FNPT II MCC + APS MCC

This flight simulator will suit all your requirements if you want your pilots to train on the BOEING 737. It comes with full replica B737 panels, interior trim pieces and dual-linked self-centering rudder pedals with toe brakes, connected to a dynamic control loading system, and many more replicas.

The realistic EICAS system includes primary and status pages with appropriate information displayed to include messages, engine gauges, flap & gear indications, engine vibration gauges, etc., as well as detailed system synoptic pages to include AC/DC electrical, environmental, hydraulic, and many more systems.

The visual setting consists of a 200° (degree) horizontal and 45° (degree) vertical, curved, movie-motion-picture-quality projection screen and frame with three overhead projectors to create a high definition (HD) visual environment which simulates frontal and side window visual effects with a resolution of 5760 x 1080 pixels (6.2 million pixels).

The ELITE BOEING 737 type representative FNPT II MCC meets the following certification criteria:

EASA CS-FSTD (A) FNPT II MCC + APS MCC

FAA AATD (Advanced Aircraft Training Device) and FTD level 4-5

CASA CAT B FSD 2

SOUTH AFRICA CAA FNPT II MCC

MALAYSIA CAA FNPT II MCC

INDIA DGCA FNPT II MCC

Important additional information for potential customers:

Of course, all of our flight simulators come with a 2 year warranty.

All simulators used for flight crew training require a valid FSTD (Flight Simulation Training Device) qualification certificate. This will be issued by a competent authority, normally the country or region where the simulator is being used.

The main authorities are the North American FAA (Federal Aviation Authority), the European EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) or the Swiss BAZL (Bundesamt für Zivilluftfahrt). Other major certificate issuing authorities are CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) in Australia, SA CAA in South Africa and the Indian DGAC amongst others.

ELITE has built a strong and consistent relationship with these authorities. The process of certification is being organized by ELITE and a qualified Qualification Test Guide Engineer who will be on site.