TakeWING Aviation Club 83501 Melton Rd Ste#3 Creswell OR 97426 www.takewinginc.com 541-895-5935 LOGGING SIMULATOR TIME One thing that generates more questions than anything else (besides FAA certification) is the proper way to log training time on an ATD. Here's a basic framework: In the "N" number column, put the type/model of simulator. This lets an examiner know the simulator is a BATD or an AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device) and is eligible for the time towards a certificate or rating. It's also a good idea to provide a current copy of the LOA to clients to show to the examiner.
In the "Type" column: Record the actual aircraft make/model flown in the simulator (TAKEWING’S IS A C182RG). This is required information as some examiners only allow multi-engine AATD time to count towards a commercial ticket if flying in a multi-engine aircraft.
In the "To" and "From" columns: Record the airports used during training (77S etc.).
The "SEL," "MEL," "Day/Night" and "Cross-Country" columns should remain blank. These columns are designated for actual aircraft flight only. Similarly, do not log landings (i.e. 90-day day/night landing currency cannot be performed in an AATD).
In the "Approach" column: Log the number of approaches performed in the simulator. The criteria for an approach is the same as in an aircraft, passing the FAF in IMC and breaking out at or above DA/MDA with a subsequent landing or executed missed approach.
In the actual IMC Column: No time is logged.
In simulated IMC (hood or IMC in an ATD): Log the actual time in IMC. For example, in a 1.8 hour session, it might be typical to log about 1.5 hours of simulated IMC. In the "FTD" or "Flight Simulator" column, log the total time in the ATD.
In the "PIC" and "Total Flight" columns: log all time as this shows the pilot experience time. An examiner can see the time under "SEL/MEL" for actual aircraft time and the time under "FTD" or "Flight Simulator" for simulator time. The combination of both of these is the pilot experience. In the "Dual" column, log the entire dual training time in the ATD.
Adhering to these guidelines should insure full credit for valid training hours in an ATD.
LOGGING SIMULATOR TIME One thing that generates more questions than anything else (besides FAA certification) is the proper way to log training time on an ATD. Here's a basic framework: In the "N" number column, put the type/model of simulator. This lets an examiner know the simulator is a BATD or an AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device) and is eligible for the time towards a certificate or rating. It's also a good idea to provide a current copy of the LOA to clients to show to the examiner.
In the "Type" column: Record the actual aircraft make/model flown in the simulator (TAKEWING’S IS A C182RG). This is required information as some examiners only allow multi-engine AATD time to count towards a commercial ticket if flying in a multi-engine aircraft.
In the "To" and "From" columns: Record the airports used during training (77S etc.).
The "SEL," "MEL," "Day/Night" and "Cross-Country" columns should remain blank. These columns are designated for actual aircraft flight only. Similarly, do not log landings (i.e. 90-day day/night landing currency cannot be performed in an AATD).
In the "Approach" column: Log the number of approaches performed in the simulator. The criteria for an approach is the same as in an aircraft, passing the FAF in IMC and breaking out at or above DA/MDA with a subsequent landing or executed missed approach.
In the actual IMC Column: No time is logged.
In simulated IMC (hood or IMC in an ATD): Log the actual time in IMC. For example, in a 1.8 hour session, it might be typical to log about 1.5 hours of simulated IMC. In the "FTD" or "Flight Simulator" column, log the total time in the ATD.
In the "PIC" and "Total Flight" columns: log all time as this shows the pilot experience time. An examiner can see the time under "SEL/MEL" for actual aircraft time and the time under "FTD" or "Flight Simulator" for simulator time. The combination of both of these is the pilot experience. In the "Dual" column, log the entire dual training time in the ATD.
Adhering to these guidelines should insure full credit for valid training hours in an ATD.
