Cockpit Instrumentation FamiliarizationĬockpit rendering on the software is fantastic and providing the real aircraft that you fly matches the simulated aircraft the Sim can be a perfect training device for developing muscle memory of where to reach to access each instrument.Įven if the instrumentation is slightly different it is still a very useful tool and the nice amount of included cockpits, plus the additional ones you can download as Add-On’s make finding your aircraft a breeze (unless you are learning in some obscure aircraft!). Using a simulator or ‘Sim’ is perfect for developing good memory of each step.Įngine Start, Pre-Flight, Landing, Engine Stop etc are great for practicing on a sim and ensuring good checklist habits. Missed items on a checklist can lead to the aircraft being configured into a dangerous setup and carefully following a checklist is paramount. Aircraft ChecklistsĬhecklist familiarization when new to an aircraft is very important. Used incorrectly it can really develop some bad habits that can be really costly to break! What are PC Flight Simulators Great For?įlight simulators like X-Plane and Microsoft Flight Simulator are the worlds top home-based simulators and they are incredible trainers for the following areas: 1. Like any flight training tool, used correctly it can be very valuable. Throughout my career, I have used many simulators from the PC-based desktop type through to $30M full motion, Level D aircraft simulators and I am a great believer in any simulator training, provided it used in the right way. However, PC simulators are unable to replicate the motion, feel, turbulence, and handling which can only be accomplished in a real aircraft. Even back in 2006, I was blown away at how realistic they were and how often they practiced on them – I was quite jealous of not having my own!Ī PC flight simulator can be a great training device for practicing procedures, checklists, emergencies, and pre-flying routes for students and novice pilots. One for helicopter and one for fixed-wing.
When I first arrived at flight school both of my roommates had flight simulators for their computers.
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