FAA-Approved Advanced Aviation Training Device
SG-2A (AATD)
A Cessna 172S G1000 simulator with accurate avionics and real knobs and buttons. With it you get:
- Realistic C172S flight model
- Legacy and NXi G1000 emulation
- Up to 20 hours toward Instrument Rating
- Up to 50 hours toward Commercial Certificate
- Use for CFI and CFII training
- Use for Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs) and instrument currency
Choose the SG-2A for the highest FAA credit toward your ratings.
FAA-Approved Basic Aviation Training Device
SG-2B (BATD)
Set it up to match your own aircraft, with 35 FAA-approved panel combinations across the Cessna 172S, PA-28, and PA-28R. Loggable time includes:
- 2.5 hours toward Private Pilot
- 10 hours toward Instrument Rating
- Use for instrument currency and holding procedures
Choose the SG-2B if you want to train on the same avionics you fly with in your own airplane.
Custom Non-Approved Configuration
SG-2C (Custom add-on options)
The SG-2 becomes the SG-2C when you add aircraft the FAA hasn't reviewed. It comes with the Beechcraft Baron 58, Cirrus SR-22, and Cirrus Vision Jet, plus a library of over 800 instruments. Add-on options:
- Jet trainer (Boeing 737-800): a working automation panel and FMS for practicing CRM, flight modes, routes, performance data, and approaches. Used in our jet transition course.
- Custom aircraft: model a specific airplane, replicate your fleet, or learn new avionics. Availability varies by type and license, so ask us about specific models.
Note: The SG-2C, including the 737-800, is not FAA-approved for logging time, approaches, type rating training, or currency. It is a training aid only.
BATD vs. AATD Loggable Hours
Maximum FAA-creditable flight training hours under 14 CFR Part 61 & Part 141.
| Certificate / Rating | BATD | AATD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 61 | Part 141 | Part 61 | Part 141 | |
| Private Pilot Certificate | 2.5 Hrs | 5.25 Hrs (15%) | 2.5 Hrs | 7.0 Hrs (20%) |
| Instrument Rating | 10 Hrs | 14 Hrs (35%) | 20 Hrs | 16 Hrs (40%) |
| Commercial Pilot Certificate | 10 Hrs | 24 Hrs (20%) | 50 Hrs | 36 Hrs (30%) |
| Commercial Multi-Engine Rating | — | — | 50 Hrs | 24 Hrs (20%) |
| Flight Instructor (CFI) | — | — | — | 12.5 Hrs (5%) |
| Instrument Instructor (CFII) | — | — | — | 7.5 Hrs (5%) |
| Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) | — | — | 25 Hrs | 25 Hrs |
| Instrument Currency (61.57(c)) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
* All hours are subject to device Letter of Authorization (LOA) limits and FAA 14 CFR Part 61/141 regulations.
Key Features
Simulator Advantages
- Feel there: Every configuration has force-feedback controls that adjust to the aircraft you're flying, so it handles like the real thing
- Train using your aircraft and avionics: The SG-2 simulates everything from light piston planes to business jets and airliners, on wraparound screens
- EFB connectivity: Link the SG-2 with any EFB app, including ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, for realistic flight planning and navigation practice
- Online ATC and live traffic: Fly with online air traffic control and real-world traffic over 4K scenery
- Make training count: The SG-2B has 35 FAA-approved aircraft and panel combinations you can use to log time and stay current
- Instructor station: The instructor controls every part of the training environment, so each session can focus on what the student needs to work on
Aircraft Training Is Now Available
Train in our fleet of Cessna 172s and pair it with simulator sessions to save time and cost. New courses:
Now featuring 35 FAA certified panels.
Browse our 35 FAA-approved SG-2B instrument panel configurations, or filter by the flight displays, GPS navigators, and autopilots available. Swipe or use the navigation arrows to find your aircraft's exact avionics.
Cessna 172
Aspen E5, GNS430W, STEC 55
Cessna 172
Aspen E5, GNS530W, STEC 55
Cessna 172
Aspen E5, GTN650, STEC 55
Cessna 172
Aspen E5, GTN750, STEC 55
Cessna 172
G1000
Cessna 172
G5, GNS430W, STEC 55
Cessna 172
G5, GNS530W, GFC500
Cessna 172
G5, GTN650, GFC500
Cessna 172
G5, GTN750, GFC500
Cessna 172
Round Dial, GNS430W, STEC 55
Cessna 172
Round Dial, GTN650, S-TEC55
PA-28-161
Aspen E5, GNS430W, STEC 55
PA-28-161
Aspen E5, GNS530W, STEC 55
PA-28-161
Aspen E5, GTN650, STEC 55
PA-28-161
Aspen E5, GTN750, STEC 55
PA-28-161
G5, GNS430W, GFC500
PA-28-161
G5, GNS530W, GFC500
PA-28-161
G5, GTN650, GFC500
PA-28-161
G5, GTN750, GFC500
PA-28-161
Round Dial, GNS430, STEC 55
PA-28-161
Round Dial, GNS530W, STEC 55
PA-28-161
Round Dial, GTN650, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
Aspen E5
PA-28R-201
Aspen E5, GNS430W, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
Aspen E5, GTN650, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
Aspen E5, GTN750, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
G5, GNS430W, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
G5, GNS530W, GFC500
PA-28R-201
G5, GNS530W, STEC 55
PA-28R-201
G5, GTN650, GFC500
PA-28R-201
G5, GTN750, GFC500
PA-28R-201
GNS430W, GFC500
PA-28R-201
Round Dial, GNS430W
PA-28R-201
Round Dial, GNS530W, STEC 55
Your training calendar has a weather problem. The sim doesn't.
Maryland sits in one of the most weather-disrupted flight training corridors on the East Coast. Humidity, fog, thunderstorms, and winter ice don't care about your schedule. Here's what that actually costs a student pilot in this area.
Simulator
SG-2
The SG-2 can realistically simulate most general aviation aircraft, including the:
- Cessna 172
- Piper PA-28
- PA-28R
- Most single and multiengine aircraft for non-certified use
Simulator
SG-2
It also simulates these avionics:
- Classic steam gauges
- Garmin G5
- Aspen EFD1000
- Garmin G1000
- GNS430W/530W
- GTN650/750
- S-TEC 55X autopilot
- KAP140 autopilot
- GFC500 autopilot
- GFC700 autopilot
Get Both
SG-2B BATD + SG-2A AATD
One simulator, both FAA-approved devices. Use the AATD for the highest FAA credit and the BATD for targeted training in your own aircraft's panel.
- SG-2A (AATD): Log up to 20 hours toward the Instrument Rating and up to 50 hours toward the Commercial Certificate in a Cessna 172S G1000
- SG-2B (BATD): 35 FAA-approved panel combinations across the Cessna 172S, PA-28, and PA-28R to match your aircraft's avionics
- Switch in minutes: The SG-2 changes between its FAA-approved and custom configurations in minutes, so one device handles both loggable training and custom aircraft
Peace of Mind
Warranty & Service Plan
Every SG-2 configuration comes with a 1-year warranty and a 1-year service plan.
1-year warranty
Covers all parts and software on every SG-2 configuration.
Remote support
Your 1-year service plan includes remote support.
In-person service
If a problem can't be fixed remotely, the service plan also covers in-person service.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How exactly does simulator training reduce the total cost of a pilot's license?
Can I really learn faster with flight simulator training compared to only using an airplane?
What's the financial advantage of using an FAA approved flight simulator for instrument currency?
How does local Maryland weather impact flight training timelines?
Beyond hourly rates, how does simulator training make getting a license more affordable?
Got more any more questions? Contact Us
SG-2 Simulator Sales
Bring the SG-2 to Your Flight School, Club, or Home
The SG-2 is for sale, and one unit covers three configurations. Book a sales call and live demo to work out the right setup for your organization, or download the spec sheet.