The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower Lab is a high-fidelity simulation of air traffic control in a visual flight rules tower utilizing the latest Rose Simulation GmbH technology.
The lab simulates all major positions in a control tower, including local control, ground control and flight data/clearance delivery. The simulator utilizes digital voice communication, Airport Surface Detection Equipment (ASDE)-X, tower radar displays and electronic flight strips. Instructors simulate the ATC tower located at the Federal Aviation Administration Academy and the tower located on the Daytona Beach International Airport to ensure students can carry out proper ATC procedures and understand the training expectations of the FAA Academy’s technical curriculum.
Equipment
- Three control tower simulators
- Six pseudo pilot stations with two pilots per tower
- One supervisor position
Research Capacity
Research on stress levels, workload and other human factors issues can be completed using this resource. Prior work has supported the FAA NextGen project.
Lab Information
Location: College of Aviation 352
Lab Director: Dr. Bill Coyne
Contact Us: To speak to someone about this lab or any of our facilities, call us at 386-226-6100 or 800-862-2416, or email Daytona Aviation Labs at dbdeanga@erau.edu.
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