Originally Posted by
MarkerInbound
The problem with doing anything in a sim is the training center can only do what they have approved course syllabuses for. In theory you could do a VFR commercial type rating in a sim but I doubt any training center has a course for it. I'm thinking the "aerobatic maneuvers" Climb references are the chandelles and Lazy 8s but they are only required for a SE commercial. There is also the requirement to hold a FAA PVT to qualify for a commercial. You could get a 61.75 "based on" PVT but it's another hoop to jump through.
Agreed. It is quite complex and tedious. My father also converted his ATP back in 1982. Things were much simpler then
