Advanced Flight Simulation Center (AFSC)

New-generation Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) are increasingly valuable in today’s complex flight training environment.

To meet this need, the COA has an extensive fleet of FAA-certified FSTDs, including a Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), Level 5 and 6 Flight Training Devices (FTDs), Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATDs) and Part Task Trainers (PTTs). All FTDs include panoramic visual systems capable of displaying geo-specific scenery on a 220-degree horizontal by 60-degree vertical field-of-view spherical dome. The CRJ200 FSTD fleet includes virtual visual systems capable of providing depth perception during the taxi, take-off, approach and landing phases of flight. These sophisticated training devices enable students to master aircraft performance, practice cockpit resource management, experience aerodynamic effects, and perform a variety of high-risk flight maneuvers safely in a controlled environment.

Equipment

• X-Wind 200 PPTs
• 5 SE AATDs
• 2 Cessna 172 AATDs
• 2 DA42NG-VI Level 5 FTDs
• 8 C172S Level 6 FTDs
• 1 CRJ200 Level 6 FTD
• 1 CRJ200 Level D FFS

Research Capacity:

The AFSC supports applied research in General Aviation flight training, crew performance and resource management and aviation safety in simulators that include single-engine, multi-engine and regional airline class aircraft.