Advanced Flight Simulation Center

Students train in FAA-certified, airline-grade flight simulators that replicate real-world aircraft, environments and operational challenges. These immersive systems allow students to safely master complex flight maneuvers and develop crew coordination and decision-making skills valued by the aviation industry.

New-generation Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) are increasingly valuable in today’s complex flight training environment.

To meet this need, the College of Aviation has an extensive fleet of FAA-certified FSTDs, including a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), Level 5 and 6 Flight Training Devices (FTDs), Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs) and Part Task Trainers (PTTs). All FTDs include panoramic visual systems capable of displaying geo-specific scenery on a 220-degree horizontal by 60-degree vertical field-of-view spherical dome. The CRJ200 FSTD fleet includes virtual visual systems capable of providing depth perception during the taxi, take off, approach and landing phases of flight.

These sophisticated training devices enable students to master aircraft performance, practice resource management, experience aerodynamic effects and perform a variety of high-risk flight maneuvers safely in a controlled environment.

Equipment

• X-Wind 200 PPTs
• 5 SE AATDs
• 2 Cessna 172 AATDs
• 2 DA42NG-VI Level 5 FTDs
• 8 C172S Level 6 FTDs
• 1 CRJ200 Level 6 FTD
• 1 CRJ200 Level D FFS

Research Capacity

The AFSC supports applied research in General Aviation flight training, crew performance and resource management and aviation safety in simulators that include single-engine, multi-engine and regional airline class aircraft.