PERSONAL COMPUTER-BASED AVIATION TRAINING DEVICE
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The FAA approved PCATD allows students to log 2.5 hrs of simulation time toward their
private pilot certificates; 10 hrs of simulation time toward the instrument rating, and
NOW the PCATD may be used to perform the approaches, holding procedures, and
intercepting/tracking required under section 61.57(c)(1) for recent
instrument experience (INSTRUMENT CURRENCY)!
ELITE Basic ATDs give pilots a mental edge by providing a safe training
environment that is conducive to learning, practicing, and understanding
instrument procedures. Unfortunately, an actual aircraft cockpit usually
does not provide such an environment and indeed can be quite
overwhelming for newer instrument students. Often, these students in the
early phases of their training never really develop the proper
instrument thinking skills to gain and maintain proficiency. Although
able to replicate what they have been taught, many students don't feel
the confidence or accomplishment that can only come from true
understanding. The ELITE Basic ATD platform is a powerful training tool
that helps students practice their instrument thinking skills, i.e.
visualizing procedures, situational awareness, scan technique, etc.,
before getting in the aircraft. Equipped with the training experience
from the ELITE Basic ATD, students then take to the air better prepared
to perform what they have learned.