What approvals can we expect with your certified training devices?
Our trainers are designed and built to meet NZ and Australian synthetic training device standards. Recently installed simulators have received the following approvals from the NZCAA:
2 hours instrument ground time towards the issue of a Private Pilots Licence – Aeroplane (AC61-3, Appendix I)
5 hours instrument ground time towards the issue of a Commercial Pilots License – Aero plane (AC61-5, Appendix I)
5 hours instrument ground time towards the issue of a Category B or Category C Instructor Rating – Aeroplane (AC61-18, Appendix I)
20 hours instrument time towards the issue of an Instrument Rating – Aero plane (AC61-17)
2 hours of instrument ground time towards the currency requirements of an Instrument Rating – Aeroplane [CAR Part 61.807 (a)(2)(i)]
One RNAV(GNSS), NDB, VOR, LLZ or ILS approach procedure towards the currency requirements of an Instrument Rating – Aeroplane [CAR Part 61.807(a)(2)(ii)]
One RNAV(GNSS), NDB, VOR, LLZ, (non-precision) or ILS (precision) approach procedure towards approach currency requirements of an Instrument Rating – Aero plane in any one 3-month period [CAR Part 61.807(a)(4)]
Demonstration of Garmin GNSS as a subsequent make (AC61-17)
What type of aircraft do your simulators represent?
While our flight models and cockpit layouts provide a generic aircraft type, each of our simulators allow for a number of configurations to be selected in order to provide a range of models to closely resemble what a student would normally fly.
Aircraft that can be represented on our single engine simulators include:
Cessna 172 SP
Cessna 177 RG
Cessna 182
Piper Saratoga 301 II TC
Mooney Acclaim
Other types available on request
Aircraft represented on our twin engine simulators are:
Piper Seminole
Piper Seneca
Beech Baron
Other types available on request
What software do you use?
We work with our clients to establish the best fit for their operation. We have a number of different suppliers for the avionics software, aircraft flight models and aircraft instrumentation that we install. The core simulation software will be either Lockheed Martin P3D professional, X-Plane 12 professional or the latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator has evolved to be a very powerful sim.
What about delivery and installation?
Delivery and installation is free within New Zealand. Overseas delivery costs will be quoted and simulators are shipped almost fully assembled. In order to allow installation through smaller doorways, we have limited the size of each section. The simulator footprint measures 1600mm long x 1200mm wide, so it will easily fit in a small room and runs from a normal power outlet. Installation will be carried out by one of our technicians along with training in the operation of the simulator and instructor station.
