Originally Posted by
Aimpoint
I'm guessing some of the posters above have never trialled such aids and the positive impact they have on ab initio training. This isn't a glorified version of Microsoft flight sim. If used properly teaches the student the correct application of power and attitude to achieve performance.
Yes, this is the point the video above is making. I'm most interested in how the
premium yoke option replicates the control loads felt under various flying conditions, eg, in trim, out of trim, during steep turns, stalls and during the flare for landing. If control loads for such can be realistically simulated, then such FTDs would be very useful as a teaching aid for ab-intio training.
MakeItHappenCaptain, thanks for the link to the video. Seems like a much more superior product to Redbird, especially with all CASA certifications it comes with. With zero flight time instrument rating renewals, BFRs and 50% of NVFR training being approved entirely on this FTD, it's a wonder why there aren't more flight schools using this.