TK211X
Pre-takeoff checklist
Can a legal complex endorsement be made with a Simulator and an AGI?
I was approached with the idea by a recently minted AGI. He pointed at some FARs said the complex only requires ground training and there is no actual flight time required other than an FAA approved simulator representative of a complex aircraft. (That the flight school has and I can rent)
Obviously I wont go and hop into a complex by myself just with sim time and ink in my logbook.
The question is it legal to do so with only an AGI and a Simulator? How about a CFI and a simulator?
My reasoning is, if it's legal, i'd do it just to get the endorsement and ground knowledge. Then go out and get some real dual in a complex until I feel comfortable and safe.
I was approached with the idea by a recently minted AGI. He pointed at some FARs said the complex only requires ground training and there is no actual flight time required other than an FAA approved simulator representative of a complex aircraft. (That the flight school has and I can rent)
Obviously I wont go and hop into a complex by myself just with sim time and ink in my logbook.
The question is it legal to do so with only an AGI and a Simulator? How about a CFI and a simulator?
My reasoning is, if it's legal, i'd do it just to get the endorsement and ground knowledge. Then go out and get some real dual in a complex until I feel comfortable and safe.