Loggable Flight Simulator Training Device
Basic Aviation Training Devices (ATDs) are a convenient and cost-effective way to polish your IFR skills when away from the airport. On Top offers the most realistic graphics and interactive features of any simulator: in fact, under the instruction of a flight instructor, up to 10 hours can be logged toward the instrument rating under AC 61-126 and 2.5 hours towards the private license under 61.109. This devise can also be used to log instrument currency. Now you can fly in low IFR conditions anytime, practice instrument failures that you can't safely do in an airplane and fly approaches to ANY airport in the world. With On Top, you can instantly pause the simulator to review dozens of details about your flight, allowing you to master complex procedures before you get in the airplane.
Included aircraft: Cessna 172P, Cessna 182R, Cessna 182RG, Piper Warrior II, Piper Arrow IV, Lancair Columbia 300, Mooney MSE, Beechcraft Bonanza V-35, Beechcraft Baron 58 and Beechcraft 1900D turboprop.
Comes complete with software, yoke with programmable buttons, rudder pedals, throttle quadrant (single and multi-engine) with flap and gear handles, avionics panel, Pilot's Manual Instrument Rating Syllabus and Instructor's Guide. Runs on Windows®. Upgrade to a lighted avionics stack for a more realistic training experience with the Lighted ATD.
One Year Guarantee
Our one-year guarantee has not changed since we introduced our first product in 1962. If for any reason you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, let us know—we will make it right. If you would like a refund or exchange, please return the product on a timely basis in the same condition in which it was received.
Price Guarantee
Sporty's guarantees competitive pricing on everything we sell. If you find a competitor offering an identical item at a lower advertised price, just mail or fax us the ad, and Sporty's will match that price.
Standard Express Shipping
We offer the fastest shipping in the business, so you won't have to wait for your important charts or a last-minute gift. Since we stock almost everything we sell, we offer same day shipping: in-stock orders placed by 5pm Eastern (weekdays), will be shipped that same day, often within minutes of ordering.
Plus, all orders arrive in just 2 business days with standard shipping.
Overnight shipping is also available on most items.
Return Policy
For over 40 years, in addition to same day shipping, Sporty's has offered same day returns and same day exchanges. Each day, we process all returns and exchanges before new orders go out. We know of no other company who does this!
Reviewed On:
December 21, 2009 Would You Recommend This Product:
No.
Overall Rating
Durability
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Pros
Sturdy, well-built, feels professional, easy to assemble, packed well for shipment.
Cons
VERY expensive.
Instrument panel gear down LEDs failed within the first hour of use.
I was extremely disappointed to find that the $ 4500 system is shipped with outdated software (version 8). Version 9 is available, but you must buy it separately!
Calibration is clumsy.
Manuals are outdated - one contradicts the other
General Comments
Ordering it was a hassle. Sporty's charged my credit card for the full $4500, but only delivered the single-engine throttle quadrant. I had to call and complain before anyone recognized that they had failed to ship 95% of the product.
