This AC provides information and guidance for Aviation Training Device (ATD) manufacturers seeking Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval of a basic aviation training device (BATD) or advanced aviation training device (AATD) under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 61, § 61
4 (c)FAA Approved Aviation Training Devices (ATD) as of 05/28/2021 The General Aviation and Commercial Division provides for the evaluation and approval of ATD’s as a Basic or Advanced Aviation Training Device (BATD/AATD), as permitted under 14 CFR part 61
4(c)It is the lowest qualified device by the FAA (think Redbird
) An AATD will have to simulate a cockpit of a specific aircraft
An FTD or Flight Training Device, will feature a full cockpit of the aircraft, reinforcing the proper muscle memory for training (think of a full motion sim - minus the motion
)14 CFR Part 141, Chapter 41Flight simulators, flight training devices, and training aids. Requirements for a FTD:Best answer · 3
An AATD is an Advanced Aircraft Training Device. It is the lowest qualified device by the FAA (think Redbird.) An AATD will have to simulate a cock...0
