Instrument recency

[kortopates]

A certified ATD may not be much cheaper per hour than an airplane.

In my area, a desktop Redbird cost $50 hr and the full motion Redbird cost $60 hr.
Not only is it much cheaper, it has added benefits in that it’s much easier to practice emergencies, simulate less than VFR weather and pause to review or discuss something with an instructor if needed.

The cons though is you don’t get the needed practice talking on the radio nor with your specific avionics if your an owner.


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[Pinecone]

Local FBO has a ALSIM.  It goes for something like $120 per hour.

Agreed that sims are much better for practicing emergency procedures.  And since you can reposition them, you can fly more approaches in less time.

The ALSIM can simulate steam gauges or glass cockpit, single or twin.

[midlifeflyer]

6 hours ago, Pinecone said:

Local FBO has a ALSIM.  It goes for something like $120 per hour.

Agreed that sims are much better for practicing emergency procedures.  And since you can reposition them, you can fly more approaches in less time.

The ALSIM can simulate steam gauges or glass cockpit, single or twin.

The Redbirds also have steam/glass options. And, depending on model, I think twins as well.

Still some limitations. It's copying something fairly generic - not your airplane - and the avionics lack true fidelity. But with a good mindset they can do quite a bit for both currency and proficiency.

[Pinecone]

OK

The ALSIM has a GTN650 modeled, with some form of glass panel with some buttons.  Not sure if it is a G500 or what.

But I can get good training (not loggable) at home, with plane and a yoke/throttle/rudder pedals.