Advanced Aviation Training Device

2026-11-03

Airframe / Flight Deck / Instructor Station Represent ( Fit / Form / Function ) a factory new Cessna 172 . Cockpit should have a similar layout to that of a Cessna 172 . Movable knobs and switches should function as appropriate to the current year model Cessna 172 aircraft . Not all systems must have movable / interactive knobs / switches , but ones that are interactive should represent how they would work in an aircraft . Control loading should provide force feedback similar to an actual aircraft ( certified control loading data is not required ) or utilize a high - fidelity Cessna 172 aerodynamics software . Single seat cockpit . Single screen ( HDTV ) mounted in front of the AATD . Ability to fit through a standard 36 - inch door . Electrical power MUST utilize 110 / 120 VAС . Instructor station with ability to interface through a simple web browser or via an " app " on a smartphone or tablet . Avionics Garmin G1000 NXi avionics system : 1 . Must utilize actual Garmin Hardware , OR utilize a Garmin approved / authorized G1000 NXi software . If actual Garmin hardware is not used , proof of licensing with Garmin must be provided . 2 . Safetaxi 3 . FlightCharts 4 . WAAS 5 . Flight Path Marker 6 . Updatable Databases 7 . Ability to interface with tablets using aviation software such as ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot . Software Instructor control software including the ability to simulate failures , weather conditions , position / repositioning , map display , etc . Ability to simulate real world aircraft failures ( examples may include electrical , avionics , engine , oil pressure , oil temps , etc .) The instructor will be able to adjust / control the flight environment ( density altitude , time of day , weather , visibility , clouds , winds , turbulence , etc .).

Mississippi

2026-04-29