OnTop Software

[Grandy]

Is it legal to log time as IFR using the OnTop software? If not, what are the requirements for a legal IFR sim?

RS

 

[JHines]

See the FAA page here:

http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_...ning/qualification_process/media/fsga9802.txt

I think the basic answer to your question is "yes", but there are conditions required - you can't just "fly" it around alone at your house.

 

[Don Jones]

Short answer: Maybe! with an Instructor.

Is it legal to log time as IFR using the OnTop software? If not, what are the requirements for a legal IFR sim?

RS

It must be an FAA approved PCATD, and must be under an instrument instructor's supervision. Somewhere there is a list of approved flight training devices. I will look to see if I can find it.

Edit: Here you go, it appears the On Top software is approved, however there are also certain computer hardware requirements, as well as the requirement that in order to log the time it must be done with an instructor present.

http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_...ining/qualification_process/media/pcatd_2.doc

and here is everything you ever wanted to know about flight sims.

http://www.faa.gov/safety/programs_...on/nsp/flight_training/qualification_process/

 

[Grandy]

thanks

Thanks for the links. Lots to read and it helps to narrow it down.

RS