Simulator Training

More Thoughts on the Advantages of Simulator Training

As a retired airline pilot and current CSIP, I find SimTrain’s full motion SR20/22 simulator to be a unique and indispensable training tool which takes general aviation flight training to another level. Training scenarios such as windsheer during...

Published 25 Aug 2010 17:32 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator

CAPS ADM Defined

Recently an off-airport fatal accident happened in Morton, WA when the engine lost power during cruise. Another incident occurred not long ago in Buttonville, Ontario during which loss of engine power on departure caused the pilot to attempt a return...

Published 15 Jun 2010 9:50 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, CAPS, aeronautical decision making, ADM

The Season Has Changed

Although the winter season and subsequent threat of icing for pilots are behind us, another familiar seasonal nemesis is upon us. Can you guess what it might be? I am referring to fog. Silent and sometimes impossible to predict, this weather phenomenon...

Published 7 May 2010 12:11 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, fog, weather

A-B-C Your Way to a Successful Instrument Approach

IFR rated pilots use numerous acronyms, phrases and checklists to remind themselves to gather all the necessary information to properly set up and fly an instrument approach. You may recall the W-I-R-E check. After years of using various “reminders”...

Published 19 Oct 2009 16:49 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, IFR, approaches

Chute Happens... (or does it?)

I thought I would post a blog entry about my observations on the use of the parachute in the simulator. I also have a regular client who has experienced a real life chute pull that has offered some great insight comparing the experience in the simulator...

Published 1 Mar 2009 21:02 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, CAPS, parachute

Aeronautical Decision Making…. Under Pressure

It is one thing to lead a student through an intellectual discussion on Aeronautical Decision Making, but entirely another for that same student to put those principles to use under pressure in the real world. One of my core philosophies about aviation...

Published 22 Jan 2009 10:32 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, aeronautical decision making, ADM

"Real" Emergencies

Many pilots with whom I talk about emergencies have thought quite a bit about how they would handle this or that situation. This is an excellent practice as any good pilot should do, but I have noticed something of a disconnect between words and actions...

Published 27 Oct 2008 6:44 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, emergency

Cram, Climb, Clean, Communicate, Push, Push… Flying That Missed Approach

Flying a missed approach can be a real challenge. Especially when we so rarely get the opportunity to do so. I am a big fan of using a simple reminder to insure we get all the important steps accomplished in a timely manner. We should ALWAYS be prepared...

Published 8 Oct 2008 19:11 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, approaches

Holds

During advanced instruction and in particular, CPPP sessions, there seems to be considerable confusion among pilots regarding holds/holding procedures. Although many pilots understand the need to comply with ATC for published and unpublished holds and...

Published 16 Sep 2008 11:40 by Jim Clutter

Filed under: training, simulator, holds

Welcome!

Welcome to the Simulator Training blog. With this service the cadre of SimTrain simulator instructors will hopefully educate, entertain and inform you of the myriad of benefits of simulator training and the advantages of incorporating it into your recurrent...

Published 14 Sep 2008 10:55 by Jim Clutter