Thanks for all your input guys!
Dani, the reason for using the A320 inparticular was down to the fact that we already had 1/2 a simulator built from a previous project. Just to confirm, we are not operating on a MS Flight Sim just using a monitor as I do at home! (Geek!
) We are physically building a sit in cockpit to create a more realistic environment. The decision was not based to target the A320 as being unreliable or any other reason. The project is half simulator (technical) and half CRM based, 2 teams of 2. I am on the CRM side and wanting to understand how crews monitor aircraft, use of SOP's and alertness amongst others.
Thanks for your interest in our work.
Andy