FAA AATD Credit Details
Redbird LD, SD, FMX, and MCX models are approved by FAA as Advanced Aviation Training Devices (AATD), per Letter of Authorization dated October 21, 2021.
Part 61 Credit Summary
| Regulation | Training/Credit | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 61.65(i) | Instrument Rating | Up to 20 hours |
| 61.109(k)(1) | Private Pilot Aeronautical Experience | Up to 2.5 hours |
| 61.129(i)(1)(i) | Commercial Pilot Certificate | Up to 50 hours |
| 61.159(a)(4)(i) | Airline Transport Pilot Certificate | Up to 25 hours |
| 61.57(c) | Instrument Experience | As allowed by regulation |
| 61.57(d)(1) | Instrument Proficiency Check (per Instrument ACS) | As allowed by regulation |
| 61.51(b)(3), 61.51(h) | Logbook Entries and Logging Training Time | As allowed by regulation |
Part 141 Credit Highlights
- Appendix B: Up to 15% toward total Private Pilot training time requirements
- Appendix C: Up to 40% toward total Instrument training time requirements
- Appendix D: Up to 20% toward total Commercial Pilot training time requirements
- Appendix E: Up to 25% toward total ATP training time requirements
- Appendix F: Up to 5% toward total Flight Instructor training time requirements
- Appendix G: Up to 5% toward total Flight Instructor Instrument training time requirements
- Appendix I and Appendix M: Additional add-on and combined course credits as listed in the FAA LOA
Important Limitations
- Cross-country, night, solo, takeoffs/landings, and required practical test prep elements must be completed in aircraft.
- Private Pilot applicants must complete required instrument control/maneuvering airplane time in an actual airplane.
- No portion of a practical test or type-specific training credit can be conducted in an AATD.
- The flight portion of a flight review under 61.56(a) cannot be completed in an AATD.
- Only appropriately qualified FAA-certificated instructors may make instructional endorsements/logbook entries.
Approval Period
The FAA letter states this approval expires on October 31, 2026. If you are viewing this after that date, please contact us to confirm current authorization status.