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Old 20th Aug 2006, 18:18
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Ah, not a problem.....the front seats are FAA/CAA/JAA/CASA/MOT approved but only when in IMC and IFR or SVFR with no visibility but clear of cloud.

Since most beginners are barely in control of the aircraft on instruments....the rear seat controls don't really connect to anything so only those pilots nearing completion of the IF course are allowed into the front seats.

The really interesting feature is the Instructor views the panel via sat link and is based in Las Vegas at the SSH main base.

SSH sees this aircraft as a solution to its inability to provide timely flight lessons to its students. Now that all seats are for students and the instructor is "out of the cockpit" and overseeing two or three aircraft....much progress can be made by each student.
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