Billibob said:
There's nothing special about the sim, I've flown it a few times. It's a Level D A320, just like every other Level D A320 in Europe (and elsewhere for that matter). As a matter of fact, it's actually owned by GECAT and operated by Aeromadrid under contract. There is also considerable doubt among training professionals whether it is really advantageous to do a MCC course on an advanced jet aeroplane.
I have to disagree. Everything is special about the simulator being available for ATPL students. How many schools d'you know that give their students the opportunity to "fly" a jet for 30 hrs on a Level D?
And about training professionals not being sure wether this type of jet sim being advantageous or not.... who are these professionals? With more and more airlines hiring low houred pilots for jet positions, this kind of training at an earlier stage can only come as a benefict.
Best regards.