Does ATD instrument time count?


Does ATD instrument time count? Log it as “ground trainer” time or “ATD” time in your logbook. It can count for instrument currency, too! *However, While you can log as much as you fly, the FAA limits the amount of ATD time you can use as credit towards certification minimums.


Can simulator time be logged as PIC?

You can log training time in a simulator but you can't log PIC time. The rules on logging are in 14 CFR 61.51. There's no requirement anywhere that I can see to have a medical and/or flight review in order to log time.


Does simulated instrument count as instrument time?

(1) A person may log instrument time only for that flight time when the person operates the aircraft solely by reference to instruments under actual or simulated instrument flight conditions.


Does simulator time count towards 1500 hours?

-Yes they will count toward your 1500hrs. -At ATP you will have about 200hrs of flight time and 50hrs of simulator time (50hrs of Sim can be used towards commercial requirements).


Can airline pilots make 500k a year?

However, some Southwest pilots earn as much as $549,000. Similarly, United Airlines pilots earn an average of $205,000. The average Delta Airlines pilot earns $192,000 with top-earners making $526,000. American Airlines pilots earn an average salary of $118,000, with some pilots earning in excess of $700,000.