What are FAA approved aviation training devices?
FAA-approved Aviation Training Devices (ATDs) allow pilots to log approved flight training time in a simulator. This can be towards a rating or currency. These devices meet FAA standards for accuracy and realism, making them a practical tool for maintaining proficiency and reducing aircraft training costs.
Loggable Hours on a Flight Simulator
AATD vs BATD
BATD systems are primarily great for use when working towards a PPL (Private Pilot License), IFR (Instrument Rating), and Instrument currency allowing a user to log time/approaches towards these licenses and ratings.
An AATD expands the scope of logable training that can be done in the system to include time towards a CSEL (Commercial, Single Engine License), CFI/I (Certified Flight Instructor) and even ATP (Airline Transport Pilot). AATD’s can also be used to perform most if not all of an IPC (Instrument Proficiency Check).
Generally a BATD system would be found in someone’s home and an AATD in a flight school environment, either system can be used in either scenario.
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