Flight Simulators

Two FAA-certified training devices — the Elite TH-100 turbine ATD and the RedBird LD multi-engine AATD. Build proficiency and log time at a fraction of the cost of aircraft.

Train Smarter

Sharpen your skills on the ground before you fly.

Our two FAA-certified flight training devices let you practice procedures, instrument approaches, and emergencies in a safe, repeatable environment — and log approved time toward your ratings at a fraction of the cost of aircraft rental.

Elite TH-100 Simulator

A single-engine turbine flight training device modeled after the Eurocopter AS-350, certified by the FAA as an Advanced Aviation Training Device — ideal for building instrument proficiency at a fraction of the cost of aircraft time.

Elite TH-100 turbine helicopter simulator station with three-panel external visual display
The Elite TH-100 station — full instrument panel and wrap-around external visual display.

FAA-Approved Advanced ATD

The TH-100 is certified by the FAA as an Advanced Aviation Training Device. You can review the official authorization in the FAA approval letter (PDF).

Equipment & Features

  • Single-engine turbine characteristics
  • Modeled after the Eurocopter AS-350
  • 23-inch LCD instrument panel
  • Radar altimeter
  • EHSI / EADI
  • GNS 430 WAAS
  • NAV 2 / Com 2
  • ALT / VSI preselect
  • Audio panel
  • Flight director / autopilot
  • Transponder
  • Turbine throttle unit
  • Rotor brake
  • Collective friction
  • Cyclic and anti-torque pedal dampening
  • Adjustable anti-torque pedals
  • External visual display system (image generator and 55-inch LCD TV)

RedBird LD Simulator

Our RedBird LD is an FAA-certified Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) configured for multi-engine training. This simulator provides a great opportunity to build flight proficiency at a fraction of the cost of aircraft rental.

RedBird LD multi-engine simulator with four-panel external visual display on a runway
The RedBird LD — configured for multi-engine training with a four-panel visual system.

Time Can Be Logged Toward These Ratings

  • Instrument Rating — up to 20 hours
  • Private Pilot Certificate — 2.5 hours
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate — 50 hours
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate — 25 hours

A closer look at the instrument panels, avionics, and visual systems in both devices.

Need help enrolling in flight school?

We're constantly working to raise the bar on our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us so we can help you find the right course for you.

Jerry Trimble Helicoptersalison@jerrytrimblehelicopters.com

Train Smarter, Fly Sharper

Build proficiency and log approved time in our FAA-certified simulators — then take it to the aircraft. Reach out and we'll help you put together a plan.