mdenney
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Maxwell Denney
Greetings!
A good friend of mine gave me an ELITE PCATD. I know it has all the required hardware (PI135, AP2000 avionics panel, and self centering rudder pedals) needed to meet the FAA standards for a BATD (Basic ATD). The only downside is that the equipment did not come with any software.
I was wondering what software you have used on an ELITE PCATD. I am looking for the best quality software for the price. I know ELITE has software that will set me back $450. Does ASA on Top work?
I also have some confusion over AC 61-26
7. ACCEPTABILITY OF PCATD's FOR USE UNDER PART 61
a. To be acceptable for use in part 61, a PCATD must:
b. The PCATD should be used in a curriculum which will provide for:
(1) A scope and content which should be in general compliance with part 141.
(2) Not more than 10 hours of flight instruction in a PCATD in lieu of 10 of the 20 hours of flight
instruction allowed for a flight simulator or FTD. The 20-hour allowance for a flight simulator or an FTD
and the 10-hour allowance for PCATD's are not additive. If a PCATD is used for the maximum of
10 hours, that 10 hours shall be a part of the 20-hour maximum allowance for a flight simulator or flight
training device.
(3) Instructional materials for flight events.
(4) An outline of stage (phase) checks and criterion levels of performance
Your thoughts are much appreciated.
I know I read somewhere that 2.5 hrs could be applied towards a private pilot simulated instrument experience (Not that I think this is a good idea)
10 hours towards instrument rating and 50 hrs towards the commercial experience. Can someone help me sort this out?
Thanks again for all of your valuable insight.
Max
A good friend of mine gave me an ELITE PCATD. I know it has all the required hardware (PI135, AP2000 avionics panel, and self centering rudder pedals) needed to meet the FAA standards for a BATD (Basic ATD). The only downside is that the equipment did not come with any software.
I was wondering what software you have used on an ELITE PCATD. I am looking for the best quality software for the price. I know ELITE has software that will set me back $450. Does ASA on Top work?
I also have some confusion over AC 61-26
7. ACCEPTABILITY OF PCATD's FOR USE UNDER PART 61
a. To be acceptable for use in part 61, a PCATD must:
b. The PCATD should be used in a curriculum which will provide for:
(1) A scope and content which should be in general compliance with part 141.
(2) Not more than 10 hours of flight instruction in a PCATD in lieu of 10 of the 20 hours of flight
instruction allowed for a flight simulator or FTD. The 20-hour allowance for a flight simulator or an FTD
and the 10-hour allowance for PCATD's are not additive. If a PCATD is used for the maximum of
10 hours, that 10 hours shall be a part of the 20-hour maximum allowance for a flight simulator or flight
training device.
(3) Instructional materials for flight events.
(4) An outline of stage (phase) checks and criterion levels of performance
Your thoughts are much appreciated.
I know I read somewhere that 2.5 hrs could be applied towards a private pilot simulated instrument experience (Not that I think this is a good idea)
10 hours towards instrument rating and 50 hrs towards the commercial experience. Can someone help me sort this out?
Thanks again for all of your valuable insight.
Max
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