The team behind a range of training tools and syllabi within flight simulation, FS Academy, has announced their newest training suite for virtual pilots. INTERCEPTOR for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will give you training tools to learn about various navigation modes, learn IFR skills and understand various cockpit types.
There are 30 missions in the training pack designed to support you in becoming an IFR-pro. A real-world airline captain has made this suite of training packages for an authentic experience. You will be given experience in instrument scanning, VOR and NDB navigation, use of Omni-Bearing Selector (OBS), learn about DME arcs, and also accounting for wind drift. The full list of topics covered are below.
All of these topics will apply to all kinds of flying from smaller GA aircraft to larger airline jets.
FS Academy INTERCEPTOR will be available soon for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Learn more on their website.
Topics Included With INTERCEPTOR
- Attitude flying on instruments
- The instrument scan pattern
- VOR and NDB navigation
- Use of the Omni-Bearing Selector (OBS)
- Navaid tuning, identification and displays
- Instrumentation failures, known as partial panel.
- Compass turns
- DME arcs
- Procedure Turns
- Holding patterns and their entry procedures
- Accounting for wind drift
- Enroute turn anticipation
- ILS, VOR and NDB approaches
- Circling including with Prescribed Tracks
- Holding pattern and interception exercises
- Culminating in a two part Instrument Rating Skills Test
