Originally Posted by
Lead Balloon
CASA does “qualify” flight simulators, which is kinda the same thing as certification, in the simulator world.
Have a look at Subpart 60.B of CASR and the AC for Part 60, hdus001. (Then ask CASA for an estimate of the fee it would charge you to have your simulator qualified. That estimate may be - hmmmm - eye opening.)
Ah but it's not the same thing. You certify a product line and all follow ons are identical whereas you qualify individual units uniquely.
The benefits to the simulator operator is both cost and the ability to innovate and modify with greater ease. (The TDMs and probably OEMs would much prefer the certification route as that would open up yet another revenue and control stream for them!!