HSTD1 Advanced

The HSTD1 Advanced open cockpit helicopter is a single engine turbine trainer based on the performance of the Eurocopter AS350B. It features the same professional feel and quality flight controls and throttle unit as its big brother, the S623/S723 cockpit trainer. The difference is that it is single pilot use only and smaller open cockpit design for space constraints. It offers the same center console with aircraft specific switches, optional real Garmin GNS 430W/530W or GTN650/750, pilot instrument panel with mask and adjustments at the instrument and same professional CANBUS style electronics for reliability and maintainability. An upgraded adjustable leather seat if provides unparalleled comfort and ergonomic support.

Features of the HSTD1 Advanced Helicopter simulator:
* Life-sized instrument panel with glare shield and ergonomically correct adjustable instrumentation
* Optional EFS-40 (EFIS) navigation system
* 3D Audio system with built in speaker system
* Intercom system with pilot and instructor headsets
* Eurocopter-style lighted aircraft specific system switches
* Adjustable night light
* Adjustable premium leather seat with lumbar support
* Enhanced world-wide scenery encompassing 22,000 airports
* Clear-to-severe weather conditions including turbulence, icing and precipitation with intensity control
* Professional-quality flight controls that are balanced and dampened for the most realist feel and response.

Optional enhancements available:
* EFIS upgrade (King EFS40/50)
* Additional GPS receivers such as real Garmin GNS 430W/530W or GTN 650/750
* Additional Visual Channels
* Custom built 3D visual scenarios
* Enhanced 3D visual software package

Maximum credits available:

FAA APPROVED ADVANCED ATD
* Log 2.5 Hrs towards the PRIVATE
* Log 20 Hrs towards the INSTRUMENT
* Log 25 Hrs towards the ATPL
* Log 50 Hrs towards the COMMERCIAL
* Recent Flight Experience (maintain currency)
* Instrument Proficiency Check (partial)
* Instrument Practical Test (partial)

CASA CAT B FSD2 & NZ CAA APPROVED
* 20 out of the 40 hours required for Instrument Rating
* Cross-country instrument flight
* All approaches including GPS non-precision approaches
* Recency (includes two out of the three hours per 90 days and all approaches

Dimensions
* BASE: 60 x 40 x 43 in (including speakers)
* Distance to Monitor: 20 in
* Weight: approx. 200Kg

48 Month Lease Rates £145 + VAT per week (Deposit Required)