Simulator
SG-1
The SG-1 can realistically simulate most general aviation aircraft including:
- Cessna: C-172 (certified).
- Piper: PA-28 / PA-28R (certified).
- Most single/multi engine aircraft (non-certified use).
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SG-1
The SG-1 is also capable of simulating the following avionics:
- Classic steam gauge.
- Garmin G5.
- Aspen EFD1000.
- Garmin G1000 .
- GNS430W/530W.
- GTN650/750.
- STEC 55X Autopilot.
- KAP140 Autopilot.
- GFC500 Autopilot.
- GFC700 Autopilot.
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16 FAA Compliant Instrument Panels
Cessna 172
G5, GNS430W
Cessna 172
Round Dial, GNS430W
Cessna 172
G5, GTN650
Cessna 172
Round Dial, GTN650
Cessna 172
G1000
PA-28-161
Round Dial, GNS430W
PA-28-161
G5, GNS430W
PA-28-161
Round Dial, GTN650
PA-28-161
G5, GTN650
PA-28-161
G5, GTN750
PA-28-161
G5, GNS530W
PA-28R-201
G5, Dual GNS430W
PA-28R-201
Round Dial, Dual GNS430W
PA-28R-201
G5, GNS530W / GNS430W
PA-28R-201
G5, GTN750 / GNS430W
PA-28R-201
G5, GTN650
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Custom panels are not FAA compliant for logging time/instrument approaches.
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Own the SG-1
The SG-1 is available for purchase for your flight school, flying club, business, or home!
Pricing varies based on configuration.
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FAA Certification
The SG-1 is an FAA compliant Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) which allows pilots to log the following:
- 2.5 hours towards a Private Pilot Certificate.
- 10 hours towards an Instrument Rating.
- Instrument approaches and holding required for 61.57 currency.
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