Cirrus Flight Simulator Training
Why Train With A Flight Simulator?
Pilots come to P6 to fly airplanes. But there are many times when it’s easier or more advantageous to fly a highly realistic flight simulator.
P6 Aviation’s advanced Cirrus SR20/22 simulator offers safe, weather-independent training, enabling cost-effective and convenient lessons for pilots of all levels. You can refine your skills in a realistic environment without the usual constraints of real-flight conditions.
Who Are the Right Students For Flight Simulator Training?
New students wanting a pressure-free introduction to flight controls and procedures
Pilots beginning instrument (IFR) training
Instrument rated pilots looking to maintain currency or refresh IFR maneuvers in a focused setting
Pilots seeking to learn the mechanics of advanced Commercial maneuvers prior to the airplane
Anyone seeking flexible scheduling that won’t be interrupted by adverse weather
Private Pilot Training
New pilots are sometimes hesitant when it comes to developing the necessary skills required to become a private pilot. Whether it’s learning how to communicate with Air Traffic Control, learning the “feel” of pulling back and turning a flight yoke properly, or following checklists to ensure safe flight, many of these concepts can be realistically reproduced in the safety of the simulator on the ground.
Instrument (IFR) Training
For pilots beginning instrument training, learning how to read an instrument approach plate, copying down a CRAFT/ATC clearance, entering a flight plan into the Flight Management System, or determining how to enter a hold are crucial concepts that can be practiced in the ground before doing them in the airplane. And with an exact replica of the Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Garmin Perspective+ avionics systems, including Jeppessen charts and FAA databases just like you will find in the actual plane, the procedures can be faithfully recreated so that you are prepared for the real thing.
Our expert instructors will fly in all kinds of weather, but some weather makes a flight lesson in the airplane unsafe or not conducive for learning (i.e. fog, thunderstorms, severe icing, gale force winds). Additionally, there are some concepts which are easier to learn in the simulator (i.e. holding patterns, instrument approaches), not to mention much more cost effective. That’s because we can pause your flight at any moment and have an in-depth conversation about what’s happening — something that’s not possible or economical in an airplane.
Lastly, P6 Aviation has fully integrated the Cirrus Approach learning courses into our teaching, allowing student pilots to learn concepts and practice maneuvers in the simulator, prior to ever getting into an airplane. Again, very efficient and cost effective.
The sim is also available to “solo” for certain pilots who are trained on how to operate it properly and demonstrate the discipline to use it for learning. The integration of sayintentions.ai (link to website) is an additional way for pilots to have the most real-world experience possible without getting in an airplane.
Our Expert Instructors
Our FAA-certificated flight instructors bring extensive real-cockpit and simulator experience, ensuring every lesson is tailored to maximize safety and skill-building. They are dedicated to helping you progress efficiently through each stage of your training.
Sim Intro Session
Interested in testing the waters to become a pilot? Join us for a Sim Intro: a 60 minute session, which includes getting acquainted with a simulated version of a Cirrus SR20 and then a simulated flight: takeoff, fly towards NYC – close enough to see the skyline! Learn straight level flight, how to turn, basic Autopilot functions, slow flight/stall fundamentals and then back to the airport for landing. This is very similar to our Discovery Flight, but not restricted by weather, airspace or air traffic.
The cost is $195+tax and the time is entered in your log book, making it eligible toward future pilot certificates.