Do simulators count as flight time?

It depends on the simulator. If it is an FAA certified simulator, any use in the presence of an instructor or inspector may be logged toward required hours. There are limits and almost every FAA rating requires actual hours in a real flying airplane cockpit.

Do flight simulators count as flight hours?

Yes. All simulator time can be logged. However, the FAA sets limits on how much simulator time can be applied towards a specific certificate or rating. 1.5 hours(10%) of 15 hours of flight training towards an instrument flight instructor rating.

Does simulator time count towards total time?

No Sim time, whether civilian or military would count toward total flight time, although it could be counted toward total time as a pilot in 61.159(a), if it is civilian Sim time.

What counts as total flight time?

Flight hours (or flight time) is defined as "when an aircraft moves under its own power for the purpose of flight and ends when the aircraft comes to rest after landing." Time spent taxiing and performing pre-flight checks on the ground is included in flight hours, provided the engine is running.

What flight simulator is approved by FAA?

The Redbird MCX, FMX, SD, LD, VTO, MX2, and our cockpit specific devices are FAA approved Advanced Aviation Training Devices.

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Can simulator time be logged as PIC?

You can log training time in a simulator but you can't log PIC time. The rules on logging are in 14 CFR 61.51. There's no requirement anywhere that I can see to have a medical and/or flight review in order to log time.

How much simulator time can count towards ATP?

The ATP-CTP course is an informative program including 30 hours of ground instruction covering a myriad of subject matters including aerodynamics, weather, air carrier operations, and 10 hours of simulator time.

How much SIM time can I use for ATP?

(i) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of this section, an applicant may not receive credit for more than a total of 25 hours of simulated instrument time in a full flight simulator or flight training device.

Can you log XC time from a simulator?

You can log XC, PIC, simulated instrument, category/class, day/night, Total flight time. (D) That involves the use of dead reckoning, pilotage, electronic navigation aids, radio aids, or other navigation systems to navigate to the landing point.

Can a Flight Simulator teach you to fly?

Flight simulators can familiarize a student with some basics of flying, which can give a leg-up over others who have never seen the inside of an airplane. This is especially beneficial if the student will be using an airplane in the flight sim that is equipped the same as the airplanes they may be flying.

Is Flight Simulator like actual flying?

A flight simulator is much more than a video game—it's a program and corresponding equipment that can truly educate pilots and provide the closest thing to real-life piloting experience without leaving the ground.

Can you get your pilots license with a Flight Simulator?

Yes, a flight simulator is an excellent tool for pilot training. It allows pilots to practice and hone their skills in a safe environment without the risk of crashing an actual aircraft.

How much simulator time for private pilot?

The note near the end of the LOA provides specific clarifications and states, “Private Pilot Airplane applicants must also complete the requirement for 3 hours of control and maneuvering of an airplane solely by reference to instruments specified in FAR 61.109 in an airplane.”

What counts as a XC flight?

What is a Cross-Country Flight? A cross-country flight, also denoted as an XC flight, is defined as a flight landing at a point other than the departure point, using navigational methods and aids to navigate the landing.

How many SIM hours for PPL?

The US national average to achieve a PPL is around 70-75 hours. It has been proven that blending simulator time into the training drops that number down to 55-60 hours.

What is the 1500 hour rule?

The 1500-hour rule is a law by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that requires all pilots in America/Canada to have at least 1500 hours of experience/flight time before being eligible to fly for a regional airline or major airline (such as FedEx, American Airlines, Delta etc.)

What is the 1000 hour rule for ATP?

How many credit hours and flight hours do I need for the ATP-R? If you graduate from an approved major and you complete 60 credits then you are eligible for the ATP-R at 1,000 hours. If you have completed between 30-59 credits, then you will need 1,250 hours.

What is the ATP Checkride like?

The Airline Transport Pilot checkride involves an oral exam followed by the flight portion. The oral portion will take about two hours, the flight about an hour and a half or so. The total time to schedule for this checkride is approximately 4 hours.

Why 1500 hours for ATP?

The 1,500-hour rule came about because the families of the victims of the Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash near Buffalo, New York, in 2009 made a concerted effort to lobby congress to force the FAA to implement the rule. (Never mind that both pilots had more than 1,500 hours.)

Do you need an ATP to fly 135?

An ATP is required to be a pilot at a Part 121 airline, to act as pilot in command (PIC) in some Part 135 operations, or to act as PIC of an aircraft with more than 30 passenger seats.

Do corporate pilots need an ATP?

Airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.

All pilot crews of a scheduled commercial airliner must have ATP certificates. To earn the ATP certificate, applicants must meet certain federal requirements, such as for age, hours of flight, and written and practical exams.

Can you log flight time without a medical?

To legally act as PIC, a private, commercial, and airline transport pilot must have a current medical certificate and have all required endorsements, ratings, and recency of experience for the type of aircraft being flown and the flight conditions under which the flight is conducted (FAR 61.3, 61.31, 61.56, 61.57).

Can a private pilot log simulated instrument time?

(1) A person may log instrument time only for that flight time when the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.

Can a safety pilot log flight time?

Because a safety pilot does not conduct the entire flight, a person acting as a safety pilot for a portion of the flight may not log any cross-country flight time for the flight.

How do pilots get 1500 hours?

The time it takes to move on to an airline after you complete the professional pilot training program will also depend on how often you fly, but most people can gain the required 1500 hours within a year or two after earning a flight instructor certificate, making your total time to go from zero to airline pilot about ...