The new ELITE flight simulator with the FAA approved On-Top software is an excellent trainer for initial IFR training, the pause feature allows the CFII to stop a flight to review the lesson. Instrument pilots can maintain their IFR proficiency by logging required instrument approaches on this FAA approved simulator.

Simulator Rental Rate: $35.00

Features:

  • On Top includes an accurate rendering of ten aircraft — Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Cessna 182 Skylane, Cessna 182R Skylane RG, Piper PA-28-161 Warrior II, Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow IV, Lancair Columbia 300, Mooney MSE, Beech Bonanza V-35, Beech Baron 58 Twin, Beech 1900 Twin Turboprop.
  • Each aircraft has panel options — pilots can choose an HI or HSI, an ADF or RMI, add a moving map or GPS, an attitude indicator or flight director. Fly a conventional 6-pack cockpit or a glass-cockpit featuring a G1000-like PFD.
  • Fly any approach in the world with the worldwide database. View the approach plate with a click of a button using FlightPrep's PlateView program.
  • Simulate truly realistic flights by programming the weather to suit your needs. Set up conditions that replicate the forecast for your next flight; set up the weather to improve, deteriorate, or change randomly to add unpredictable turbulence, ceilings, clouds, and winds.
  • Set instrument and equipment malfunctions to fail predictably or randomly to maximize emergency procedures training.
  • Flight information is recorded and mapped for every flight in overhead and profile views. Save and replay these flights for later evaluation, or re-fly portions of the flight under different conditions.
  • Users can challenge themselves with hard IFR weather, systems malfunctions, and engine failures, while the venture outside the narrow channels of training days to get more out of their instrument ticket.