On Top Basic ATD

FAA-approved for Initial and Recurrent Training

In spite of the FAA's new "Basic" classification, this is a more advanced ATD than ASA's PC-ATD. Users retain all the benefits of the original PC-ATDs, PLUS the obvious next step - the ability to log additional time after the initial training is complete. This means a loggable Aeronautical Training device for private pilot training, initial instrument rating and for recurrent instrument training - by far the largest benefit of using a Basic ATD.

The On Top Basic ATD meets the FAA requirements for a loggable training device, when flown under the supervision of a flight instructor, for the following:

  • Instrument currency, per 14 CFR §61.57(c)(1), 6 instrument approaches, holding procedures, intercepting and tracking NAVAIDs.
  • Instrument rating training, per 14 CFR §61.65(e)(2) and §141.41(b), 10 hours towards the instrument rating experience requirements.
  • Private pilot training, per 14 CFR §61.109(k)(1), 2.5 hours towards the private pilot experience requirements.
  • Proficiency training, per 14 CFR §141.57, any number of hours deemed appropriate by the school when conducting a special curriculum dedicated to pilot proficiency.
Includes: On Top software, Cirrus II professional flight console with throttle quadrant (with 6- and 3-lever attachments), Cirrus rudder pedals, AV-1 avionics stack, user manual and instructional guide with integrated ground and flight training syllabus.

Trivia:

This package is very similar to the On Top PC-ATD, but it includes several small extras on the integrated console:

  • No redundant throttle beside the control yoke
  • Hobbs meter
  • All-digital throttle quadrant instead of analog throttles
  • Dual ignition switches
  • Alternator and battery switches