Our Simulators
We currently have two Diamond manufactured flight simulators, a Diamond DA40NG and DA42NG, both fully FNPTII approved for flight training, which not only count towards the hours required for a licence but can be extremely useful in a variety of other situations. As they are supplied by the aircraft company and made from real aircraft cockpits, they are identical in every way to the real aeroplane, making your transition from the simulator to real life as stress free and easy as possible.
Simulators allow students to practice in-flight emergencies and hazardous situations without the threat of any true danger. In simulated flight, you have the freedom to make mistakes that might be impossible to survive in the real world. Using simulators to practice identifying, assessing and mitigating risk will help learn how to avoid dangerous situations in the first place.
They are also invaluable to practice instrument (precision and non-precision) approaches as it means you can continually reposition in the approach to gain the most from your time. It’s also much cheaper as you don’t have to pay the airport’s approach fees.
For new students it’s a great tool to feel more comfortable with the aircraft, practicing the start up and shut down procedures before their first flight.
1st January 2019
Building Acquired
New unit designated to hold 2 of the simulators is handed over
28th January 2019
Simulators Arrive
All 3 Simulators arrive from the Diamond facility in Germany
28th January 2019
29th January 2019
First Crate Undone
DA40 Cockpit crate undone ready for installation
11th February 2019
GTS Team Arrive
Team from Diamond Simulations arrive to install both the DA40 & DA42 simulators at Lee-On-Solent
11th February 2019
15th February 2019
Avionics Live
Garmin G1000 system powered up for the first time
30th April 2019
Graphics Calibrated
RSi Visual send an engineer over from Texas to finish the calibration
30th April 2019
4th June 2019
Air-Con Installed
High Power Air-Con installed to offset the heat from the server racks
8th July 2019
QTG Tests Complete
Initial qualification data is sent to the UK Authority after significant testing
8th July 2019
23rd September 2019
UK CAA Audit
UK Aviation Authority visit Solent to test and qualify both devices
8th October 2019
Simulators Approved
Both devices receive FNPT II certification allowing flight training to commence
8th October 2019