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Unmatched Training Value!
Green Castle's Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) offers unmatched training at a fraction of the cost.
You must be checked out prior to operating the system. Select tabs in the table below to learn more.
AATD Rental Rate: $40/hr*
*Instructor rates still apply
You must be checked out prior to operating the system. Select tabs in the table below to learn more.
AATD Rental Rate: $40/hr*
*Instructor rates still apply
SAVE $1,600 to $2,700 towards an instrument rating!
Up to 20 hrs of instrument training time may be logged in an AATD towards the required 40 hrs for an instrument rating.
AATD (with GPS) $40/hr @ 20 hrs = $800
Green Castle Cessna (no GPS) $120/hr @ 20 hrs = $2,400
Local Area Rental (no GPS) $150/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,000
Green Castle Arrow (no GPS) $160/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,200
Local Area Rental (with GPS) $175/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,500
Up to 20 hrs of instrument training time may be logged in an AATD towards the required 40 hrs for an instrument rating.
AATD (with GPS) $40/hr @ 20 hrs = $800
Green Castle Cessna (no GPS) $120/hr @ 20 hrs = $2,400
Local Area Rental (no GPS) $150/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,000
Green Castle Arrow (no GPS) $160/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,200
Local Area Rental (with GPS) $175/hr @ 20 hrs = $3,500
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IMPORTANT
The Green Castle AATD is an advanced training device that requires operators to receive training and a formal checkout before using it on their own.
Do not attempt to use this system without proper training and checkout as described in this manual.
Do not attempt to use this system without proper training and checkout as described in this manual.
- Download and review the GCAATD Checkout Manual below
- Review required documents as listed in the checkout manual
- Schedule a checkout with a qualified flight instructor, AATD engineer, or other qualified operator
| GCAATD Checkout Manual |
| GCAATD Checkout Form.pdf |
All required system manuals can be found here. All users should be familiar with these documents prior to operating the AATD.
| GC AATD Startup and Shutdown Manual |
| GC AATD Avionics Manual.pdf |
| GC AATD Instructor Operator Station (IOS) Manual.pdf |
| Cessna 172SP POH (GC AATD) |
| GCAC Quick Reference Checklist - AATD v1_0 |
| GCAC Quick Reference Booklet - AATD v1_0 |
Logging FAA-Authorized AATD Time
| How to Log AATD Time |
*See the signed FAA letter of approval (LOA) in the "FAA Certification" tab for specific authorizations pertaining to the Green Castle AATD
Simulated Instrument Conditions
§ 61.51(b)(3)(iii)
(b) Logbook entries. For the purposes of meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, each person must enter the following information for each flight or lesson logged:
(3) Conditions of flight--
(iii) Simulated instrument conditions in flight, a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
(b) Logbook entries. For the purposes of meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, each person must enter the following information for each flight or lesson logged:
(3) Conditions of flight--
(iii) Simulated instrument conditions in flight, a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
Logging Instrument Time
§ 61.51(g)(4)
(g) Logging instrument time.
(4) A person may use time in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for acquiring instrument aeronautical experience for a pilot certificate or rating provided an authorized instructor is present to observe that time and signs the person's logbook or training record to verify the time and the content of the training session.
§ 61.51(g)(5)
(5) A person may use time in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for satisfying instrument recency experience requirements provided a logbook or training record is maintained to specify the training device, time, and the content.
(g) Logging instrument time.
(4) A person may use time in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for acquiring instrument aeronautical experience for a pilot certificate or rating provided an authorized instructor is present to observe that time and signs the person's logbook or training record to verify the time and the content of the training session.
§ 61.51(g)(5)
(5) A person may use time in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for satisfying instrument recency experience requirements provided a logbook or training record is maintained to specify the training device, time, and the content.
Logging Training Time
§ 61.51(h)
(h) Logging training time.
(1) A person may log training time when that person receives training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
(2) The training time must be logged in a logbook and must:
(i) Be endorsed in a legible manner by the authorized instructor; and
(ii) Include a description of the training given, the length of the training lesson, and the authorized instructor's signature, certificate number, and certificate expiration date.
(h) Logging training time.
(1) A person may log training time when that person receives training from an authorized instructor in an aircraft, full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
(2) The training time must be logged in a logbook and must:
(i) Be endorsed in a legible manner by the authorized instructor; and
(ii) Include a description of the training given, the length of the training lesson, and the authorized instructor's signature, certificate number, and certificate expiration date.
Private Pilot Certificate (up to 2.5 hrs)
§ 61.109(k)(1)
(k) Permitted credit for use of a full flight simulator or flight training device.
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (k)(2) of this section, a maximum of 2.5 hours of training in a full flight simulator or flight training device representing the category, class, and type, if applicable, of aircraft appropriate to the rating sought, may be credited toward the flight training time required by this section, if received from an authorized instructor.
(k) Permitted credit for use of a full flight simulator or flight training device.
(1) Except as provided in paragraphs (k)(2) of this section, a maximum of 2.5 hours of training in a full flight simulator or flight training device representing the category, class, and type, if applicable, of aircraft appropriate to the rating sought, may be credited toward the flight training time required by this section, if received from an authorized instructor.
Instrument Rating (up to 20 hrs)
§ 61.65(h)(2)
(h) Use of full flight simulators or flight training devices. If the instrument time was provided by an authorized instructor in a full flight simulator or flight training device--
(2) A maximum of 20 hours may be performed in that full flight simulator or flight training device if the instrument time was not completed in accordance with part 142 of this chapter
(h) Use of full flight simulators or flight training devices. If the instrument time was provided by an authorized instructor in a full flight simulator or flight training device--
(2) A maximum of 20 hours may be performed in that full flight simulator or flight training device if the instrument time was not completed in accordance with part 142 of this chapter
Commercial Certificate (up to 50 hrs)
§ 61.129(i)(1)(i)
(i) Permitted credit for use of a flight simulator or flight training device.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, an applicant who has not accomplished the training required by this section in a course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of this chapter may:
(i) Credit a maximum of 50 hours toward the total aeronautical experience requirements for an airplane or powered-lift rating, provided the aeronautical experience was obtained from an authorized instructor in a full flight simulator or flight training device that represents that class of airplane or powered-lift category and type, if applicable, appropriate to the rating sought;
(i) Permitted credit for use of a flight simulator or flight training device.
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (i)(2) of this section, an applicant who has not accomplished the training required by this section in a course conducted by a training center certificated under part 142 of this chapter may:
(i) Credit a maximum of 50 hours toward the total aeronautical experience requirements for an airplane or powered-lift rating, provided the aeronautical experience was obtained from an authorized instructor in a full flight simulator or flight training device that represents that class of airplane or powered-lift category and type, if applicable, appropriate to the rating sought;
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (up to 25 hrs)
§ 61.159(a)(4)(i)
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a person who is applying for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category and class rating must have at least 1,500 hours of total time as a pilot that includes at least:
(4) 75 hours of instrument flight time, in actual or simulated instrument conditions, subject to the following:
(i) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of this section, an applicant may not receive credit for more than a total of 25 hours of simulated instrument time in a full flight simulator or flight training device.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a person who is applying for an airline transport pilot certificate with an airplane category and class rating must have at least 1,500 hours of total time as a pilot that includes at least:
(4) 75 hours of instrument flight time, in actual or simulated instrument conditions, subject to the following:
(i) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of this section, an applicant may not receive credit for more than a total of 25 hours of simulated instrument time in a full flight simulator or flight training device.
PIC Instrument Experience
§ 61.57(c)(2)
(c) Instrument experience. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a person may act as pilot in command under IFR or weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR only if:
(2) Use of a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for maintaining instrument experience. A pilot may accomplish the requirements in paragraph (c)(1) of this section in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device provided the device represents the category of aircraft for the instrument rating privileges to be maintained and the pilot performs the tasks and iterations in simulated instrument conditions. A person may complete the instrument experience in any combination of an aircraft, full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
(c) Instrument experience. Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a person may act as pilot in command under IFR or weather conditions less than the minimums prescribed for VFR only if:
(2) Use of a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for maintaining instrument experience. A pilot may accomplish the requirements in paragraph (c)(1) of this section in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device provided the device represents the category of aircraft for the instrument rating privileges to be maintained and the pilot performs the tasks and iterations in simulated instrument conditions. A person may complete the instrument experience in any combination of an aircraft, full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.
Instrument Proficiency Check
§ 61.57(d)(2)(ii)
(d) Instrument proficiency check.
(2) The instrument proficiency check must be--
(ii) For other than a glider, in a full flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of the aircraft category;
(d) Instrument proficiency check.
(2) The instrument proficiency check must be--
(ii) For other than a glider, in a full flight simulator or flight training device that is representative of the aircraft category;
AC 61-98, Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check, paragraph 5.1.2, Conducting an IPC
A flight instructor may conduct all or part of the IPC in an FAA-approved full flight simulator (FFS), flight training device (FTD), or Aviation Training Device (ATD) as appropriate. If the IPC is accomplished in an FFS or FTD qualified under 14 CFR part 60, that IPC checking program must receive approval by the FAA Administrator (§ 61.4). Guidance on what IPC instrument tasks can be accomplished in an FFS, FTD, or ATD is located in the current instrument PTS or ACS, as appropriate.
Note: Advanced aviation training devices (AATD) and basic aviation training devices (BATD) collectively make up the two categories of FAA-approved ATDs. Only AATDs may be used for the IPC. The flight instructor should review the ATD letter of authorization (LOA) for the specific credit allowances provided for that training device model.
A flight instructor may conduct all or part of the IPC in an FAA-approved full flight simulator (FFS), flight training device (FTD), or Aviation Training Device (ATD) as appropriate. If the IPC is accomplished in an FFS or FTD qualified under 14 CFR part 60, that IPC checking program must receive approval by the FAA Administrator (§ 61.4). Guidance on what IPC instrument tasks can be accomplished in an FFS, FTD, or ATD is located in the current instrument PTS or ACS, as appropriate.
Note: Advanced aviation training devices (AATD) and basic aviation training devices (BATD) collectively make up the two categories of FAA-approved ATDs. Only AATDs may be used for the IPC. The flight instructor should review the ATD letter of authorization (LOA) for the specific credit allowances provided for that training device model.
AC 61-136B - FAA Approval of Aviation Training Devices and Their Use for Training and Experience
AC 61-98D - Currency Requirements and Guidance for the Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check
FAA-S-ACS-8C - Instrument Rating – Airplane Airman Certification Standards
FAA Certification Date: 9/18/24
Certification Expiration: 9/30/29
Certification Expiration: 9/30/29
| GCAATD FAA LOA (signed 9-18-24) |
| GCAATD FAA QAG (signed 9-18-24) |
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