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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the principal agency in charge of
regulating all types of training for pilots and aviation in general. This agency sets the rules that
airlines, pilots, and aircraft manufacturers must follow. Simulators are also subject to FAA
regulation, which determines which simulators are approved for a given certification. Currently,
the FAA classifies flight simulators into three main categories: Full Flight Simulators, Flight
Training Devices, and Aviation Training Devices (Mizrahi, 2021).
At Level C, we can already see a complete replica of a cockpit, constituted by six axes of
movement. This level offers a much more realistic training experience with an advanced system.
Despite having a replica cockpit, it may not include the most advanced systems. Finally, Level D
provides the highest level of training for pilots, with the latest technology systems. They offer a
full cockpit replica and full motion, constituting six axes of movement. This level of simulator is
more commonly used for airline pilot training. (Hayward, 2023).
Flight Training Devices are stationary simulators that have no movement. Compared to
Full Flight Simulators, Marsh explains that they are less sophisticated and have fewer integrated
technological advances. Also mentioned is that Flight Training Devices are classified from level
1 to level 7. Levels 1 to 3 are no longer produced or exist; only a few are approved but are not
considered within these categories due to their basic functionality. Level 7 simulators are
intended for helicopter training, while level 4 to 6 simulators are for aircraft training. Level 4
offers essential functions where pilots can perform simple procedures. These simulators have
touch screens and allow training for pilots seeking to obtain an instrument license. At level 5, the
simulators are matched to specific aircraft models, such as the single-engine Cessna 172 or
simulators for multi-engine aircraft. This level is more like the model airplane the pilots are
seeking to become certified. Finally, Level 6 offers more realistic training by including accurate
aerodynamic data and functions to simulate more complex procedures with greater realism
(Marsh, 2011).
Aviation Training Devices are those simulators that are considered entry-level. While not
a full flight simulator or flight training device, these simulators are training equipment that has
been tested, qualified, and approved by the FAA. This device features a replica of the aircraft's
instruments, equipment, panels, and controls in an open or closed cockpit (Simulators).
capacity and experience when applying to regional airlines. This simulator is of great
importance since when pilots apply to regional airlines, they usually fly these planes to gain
experience. Having pre-application experience with an airline puts them ahead of other
applicants trying to break into the industry.
Lastly, although flight simulators primarily focus on training future pilots, they also play
an essential role in developing new aircraft. Each design of these simulators gives us a much
more effective vision when designing and building new aircraft.
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