Reasonable charge for flight sim
We have recently purchased a flight simulator (not approved) for use at our club in Scotland (we are guarenteed lots of unflyable days up here!).
It was not possible (or economicable) to get a CAA approved one but we have a reasonable setup which should be of use to our students and pilots.
My reason for the post is to get an idea of what would be a reasonable charge (we need to recover some of the outlay) for use of the sim, and also a reasonable rate for instructors.
The main points are:-
1 It is NOT CAA (and therefore not logable towards PPL or IMC course) approved although it is FAA approved and is of a reasonable standard with full instrument kit, instructor console and outside projector.
2 The instructors are still providing actual instruction although.
Any feedback (+ve and -ve) would be greatly appreciated.
I will also post on the Instructors forum for opinions but am keen to get an honest response from the people who would use this type of facility.