PC-ATD

From Blue Horizons Flying Club, Toledo, OH

1 Introduction
2 Benefits
3 Limitations
4 Approval Document

Introduction

The club's PC-ATD is an Elite PI-135 that is FAA-approved for use towards private pilot certificates and instrument ratings. It may also be used to meet the instrument currency requirements.

The PC-ATD is NOT a "Flight Simulator" as used in the Federal Aviation Regulations. See the Approval Document below for details.

The following model/serial number must be included in any logbook entry:

Elite PC-ATD Model PI-135
S/N 127

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Benefits

Private Pilot - may be used for up to 2.5 hours of the instrument requirement.
Instrument Rating - may be used for up to 10 hours of the instrument requirement.
Instrument Currency - may be used for all parts of the recent instrument experience requirement.
Equipment failures are much more realistic than a "yellow sticky note".
Free for use by any member.

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Limitations

While the device may be used "solo", an instructor must be present for the time to be logged and to count towards a certificate/rating/currency requirement. (See FAR §61.51(g)(4))
The device may not be used for an Instrument Proficiency Check.
The PC-ATD is only approved when it is in fully working condition.

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