FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER OPFIKON

Pilots training is on everyone's mind as airline pilot demand is on an all time high. However, many pilots are low on budget after completing training in high price simulatiors. The FLIGHT SIMULATION CENTER at Opfikon wants to help out here by offering low cost self study or instructor accompanied personal training on our simulators.

Our new center is open to any and all pilots and other enthusiasts, such as dedicated PC pilots, who wish to explore their skills and limits in a better and dedicated way. In our simulators you can train what you need without time pressure and without having an empty space in your purse afterwards.

Our simulator center offers 2 different simulators for use: 1. Pro Cockpit IFR Trainer Enclosed PC-Based IFR Trainer simulating a variety of high performance single engine aircraft. Integrated instructor facilities allow high standard training of all IFR procedures. VFR is supported to a degree. Ideal also for people who wish to make first experiences on flying on instruments. 2. EFIS Cockpit and Procedures Trainer This high tech device features a fully equipped 6 screen EFIS Cockpit for people who wish to prepare for their first EFIS cockpit jobs or other interested people. The cockpit will include full dual flight controls, dual engine controls for realistic power setting and failure implementation, based on different jet airplanes. Different flight models are available to suit the students needs.

Initially, the simulator center will not be recognized by the Swiss FOCA but mainly allow personal low cost individual training. However, you can still profit a lot from our center.

• Due to the low cost, you can train anything you want at any time you need. You will not experience any pressure but can really do what YOU want for as long as YOU need.

• You can do training that does not require by definition to be noted in your log book: Airline Test Preparations, Recurrent Training BEFORE you go on the expensive simulators, or simply to train what YOU want without any constraint of a syllabus to follow or other restrictions.

The final price lists are not yet defined, however, some ideas: The Pro Cockpit IFR Trainer will be available from CHF 60.--. If you wish to have an instructor present they are all available from CHF 60.-- per started hour. These are preliminary prices which may change until the opening. Please revisit this site for further information as it comes along.