AST 300 AATD Simulator Retrofit

For all our valued customers flying AST 300 Simulators: Special introductory price of $25,000 and you can have a new up-to-date simulator with the latest technology

AST also offers the latest innovation and technology in a X – Plane fully digital, upgradeable, software -driven flight training device

Optional fiberglass enclosures

Visual Displays can be projection or monitors

300 RETROFIT FEATURES

  • Combination Artificial Horizon / HSI (Interchangeable Artificial Horizon/HIS, ADI /HIS, EADI/EHSI can be reconfigured from instructor’s console) controlled by NAV1 Garmin 530 or NAV 2 Garmin 430
  • Glide slope localizer VOR controlled by NAV1 Garmin 530 or NAV 2 Garmin 430 or optional NAV/COM
  • Glide slope localizer VOR controlled by NAV1 Garmin 530 or NAV 2 Garmin 430 or optional NAV/COM
  • RMI controlled by NAV1 Garmin 530 or NAV 2 Garmin 430 or ADF head for non-glass student training
  • Autopilot Annunciator
  • Altitude select control head
  • Audio panel
  • Autopilot control head
  • Garmin 530
  • Garmin 430
  • Transponder control head
  • DME control head
  • ADF control head
  • Com/NAV controlling glide slope localizer VOR heads for non-glass student training (optional)
  • Com/NAV controlling glide slope localizer VOR heads for non-glass student training (optional)

Retrofit Includes

  • Replacing all original computer boards with a PC base computer running X-Plane.
  • Replacing radio panel with new interchangeable radios with Garmin 530/430 GPS and audio panel marker beacons, transponder and non-directional beacon receiver and indicator.
  • Reuse all existing buttons and switches, hardware.
  • Right side standard six-pack simulated gauge Flight /Nav instruments that can be changed to three combinations from the instructor's counsel to represent HSI interchangeable with EHSI, artificial Horizon interchangeable with ADI/EADI.
  •  Replacing existing visuals with Color Visual System that will support up to 180° or 220° projected (optional) or monitor driven, & will support up to six windows forward & side visuals- day and night visual plays, including all terrain, airport runway & lighting.
  • CRT Tracker/Plotter- Plots horizontal-vertical-altitude track.
  • Remote Instructor’s console- Incorporates all instrument fault panel, wind, weather ceiling and visibility, wind shear, turbulence and instant aircraft repositioning.
  • Programmable worldwide data base, uses standard Jeppesen data base, X-Plane technology.
  • Maintenance diagnostics and computer upgrades through DSL.
  • 1 year warranty replacement of new software & replacement hardware.
  • Customer field services available.

AST 300 Retrofit

Upgrade will be approved under FAR 61&141 FAA- AATD
PVT-COMM-IFR- ATP-IPC & IFR RECURRENT TRAINING

Feature Highlights

 Retrofit will include interactive simulation technology

  • AST simulators are linked together.
  • Each simulator pilot can see and talk to each other.
  • Student pilots can practice VFR maneuvers and traffic patterns with other airplanes real-time. It's not just an IFR     trainer.
  • One instructor can work three students real-time at once, teaching and practicing VFR radio communications, IFR en route and ATC communications procedures.
  • Two instructors can work and teach both VFR and IFR students at the same time with interaction.
  • Simulators can be used to teach Emergency Maneuver Training (EMT) & UPSET maneuvers, plus wind shear and inverted flight recovery.