It’s time to get real about flight training. Until now, affordable training devices have been lacking when it comes to features and quality. Frasca has changed that with the RTD™ - Reconfigurable Training Device.
The RTD is a feature rich Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) that combines FRASCA quality with real-world affordability. The RTD can be reconfigured to convert to different aircraft models including the Cessna 172, Piper Seminole (both available with analog or Garmin G1000) and the Piper Archer (coming soon) with additional aircraft kits in development. Its durable design and easy maintenance makes the RTD a reliable training tool. The RTD is much more than a simulator. It’s a solution.
Dollar for dollar, the RTD is the most immersive flight training experience available.
Starting at $50,000
Reconfigurable to match YOUR training aircraft
What do you need to fly today? The RTD is easily reconfigurable to support training for a variety of aircraft types including the Cessna 172 and the Piper Seminole, with options for legacy or glass cockpit avionics.
Reconfigurable to match YOUR training aircraft
What do you need to fly today? The RTD is easily reconfigurable to support training for a variety of aircraft types including the Cessna 172 and the Piper Seminole, with options for legacy or glass cockpit avionics.
Our Frasca RTDs are a mirror image of our 172S aircraft with autopilot. We are impressed with the innovative features including the ipad/cell phone interface for the instructor station.
Eagle Flight Centre owner, Tom Trumbull
Real Garmin G1000 NXi Software
By incorporating Real Garmin G1000 NXi software in the Frasca RTD, users can be assured that they are learning correct procedures and habits as all of the menu selections and button pushes are performed in the RTD the same as in the aircraft.
Until now, lower cost simulators relied on imitated G1000NXi software which lacks the fidelity and realism of the real G1000 NXi. When a simulator is different from the aircraft, the pilot performs tasks differently than in the aircraft, resulting in negative training (which is noted in the FAA’s Aviation Instructor’s Handbook). To ensure positive transfer of training, Frasca incorporated real Garmin G1000 NXi software in the RTD which provides realistic simulation and safe training. G1000 NXi software also enables the Frasca RTD to include Garmin’s newest features such as Synthetic Vision Technology with its 3-dimensional “pathway” view, Terrain Awareness and Warning System, as well as WAAS (LPV, LNAV/VNAV and Glide Paths) and easily updatable navigation databases.
Real Garmin G1000 NXi Software
By incorporating Real Garmin G1000 NXi software in the Frasca RTD, users can be assured that they are learning correct procedures and habits as all of the menu selections and button pushes are performed in the RTD the same as in the aircraft.
Until now, lower cost simulators relied on imitated G1000NXi software which lacks the fidelity and realism of the real G1000 NXi. When a simulator is different from the aircraft, the pilot performs tasks differently than in the aircraft, resulting in negative training (which is noted in the FAA’s Aviation Instructor’s Handbook). To ensure positive transfer of training, Frasca incorporated real Garmin G1000 NXi software in the RTD which provides realistic simulation and safe training. G1000 NXi software also enables the Frasca RTD to include Garmin’s newest features such as Synthetic Vision Technology with its 3-dimensional “pathway” view, Terrain Awareness and Warning System, as well as WAAS (LPV, LNAV/VNAV and Glide Paths) and easily updatable navigation databases.
Browser Based IOS
Browser Based Instructor/Operator Station (IOS)
The Frasca RTD features a browser based IOS interface that can be used on a tablet, desktop or your phone for the ultimate in convenient instructor access. Through the IOS the instructor can control the RTD’s simulated environment (wind, temp, time of day, etc.) and cause simulated failures (engine, avionics, fuel, etc.)
Browser Based IOS
Browser Based Instructor/Operator Station (IOS)
The Frasca RTD features a browser based IOS interface that can be used on a tablet, desktop or your phone for the ultimate in convenient instructor access. Through the IOS the instructor can control the RTD’s simulated environment (wind, temp, time of day, etc.) and cause simulated failures (engine, avionics, fuel, etc.)
Compact, Durable, and Easily Serviceable
The RTD is designed to fit through a standard doorway making it easy to integrate into most facilities. It features durable all metal construction that can withstand the high usage training environment with minimum downtime due to breakage. The user has fewer hassles from cancelled lessons while the operator has less risk of lost revenue.
Compact, Durable, and Easily Serviceable
The RTD is designed to fit through a standard doorway making it easy to integrate into most facilities. It features durable all metal construction that can withstand the high usage training environment with minimum downtime due to breakage. The user has fewer hassles from cancelled lessons while the operator has less risk of lost revenue.
Compact, Durable, and Easily Serviceable
The RTD is designed to fit through a standard doorway making it easy to integrate into most facilities. It features durable all metal construction that can withstand the high usage training environment with minimum downtime due to breakage. The user has fewer hassles from cancelled lessons while the operator has less risk of lost revenue.
Feature rich, even if you're not
- Reconfigurable to convert to different aircraft models
- Real G1000 NXi Software
- Durable all metal construction
- Available in single or twin aircraft types
- Operational knobs and switches in correct positions for accurate tactile experience
- Durable hardware for consistent and reliable usage with minimal downtime
- Open or closed cockpit options
- Single or three channel visual display options
- Realistic look and feel of actual aircraft panel
- Browser interface for ease of instruction
- Easy maintenance and diagnostics (software included)
- Modular (standardized LRUs)
- Realistic aerodynamics
- LCD flat screen display with FRASCA CGI technology
Download price lists for the Seminole and 172 RTD
Cessna 172 with Analog - Download PDF
Cessna 172 with G1000 - Download PDF
Piper Seminole - Download PDF