without an instructor. If you are looking to purchase a simulator, here are some ballpark


costs. Again, you pay for complexity. ■■An AATD costs between $20K to $100K. A flight school using an


AATD to provide students with practice for IFR conditions would spend about $80K for a device that would provide some FAA credit.


■■Te price of purchasing an FTD ranges from $800K to $2.5 million, depending on the complexity. At the higher end of this scale are FTDs with functions that receive training credit, including NVG certification (a sophisticated projection system is required for NVG accuracy).


■■A Level D simulator can cost between $6 million to $20 million. Tis is a full-motion simulator designed and certificated to replicate an aircraft. Tis type of simulator can provide 100 percent training credit and pilot certification.


It’s Worth More than the Credit Originally operators looked for simulators to replace only the training required by the regulators. Terefore, much attention was paid to the amount of training credit offered by the different levels of simulation. Generally, only training in Level D simulators offers flight-hour credit. Operators, flight schools, and pilots are now realizing that the true value of training with simulation is not in the amount of credit issued


by a regulator but rather in the resulting gains in proficiency. A decade ago, only a small group of helicopter pilots trained in


simulators. Aircraft manufacturers now have realized that providing this training is now a fundamental part of maintaining their customer base. Tere are new training centers opening worldwide, and a wide range of helicopter simulator options available. Whether choosing a new helicopter or training for a rating, one of


the challenges is to locate the appropriate simulators or training centers. Te key is to know what type of simulator and training program fits your goals, operational requirements, and your budget. Te aircraft manufacturer is usually a good resource for this information; you can also check out the Simulation Training Resource Guide on p. 47. Tere is no one-size-fits-all answer to simulator training. But there is an answer that will fit most operations and budgets—and, as the NTSB has stated, “Consistent, standardized simulator training will help prepare pilots for the unexpected and will decrease the risk of an accident.” To get the most out of your investment in simulator training, develop


specific goals for the training that match your operational challenges. Ten research the most costeffective means to meet those goals. Tere are many resources to help you get started in building an effective simulator training program—and eventually a safer flight operation.


Fly Delta to HAI HELI-EXPO 2019


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