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Check out what is going on in the world of simulation and learn more about how we can help accelerate your flight training

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Solid Ground Aviation Team

Sep 4, 2025

Do Your CFII Training in the Simulator

Save money, boost your resume, and master teaching instrument flying with our comprehensive CFII simulator training program

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Aug 26, 2025

Replay, Reveal, Refine: How Simulators Speed Up Root-Cause Discovery in Flight Training

Flight simulator training helps pilots quickly uncover the root causes of mistakes so they can improve faster and fly safer

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Aug 19, 2025

iPad to the Rescue: Flying an Instrument Approach in an Emergency

Learn how ForeFlight on your iPad can serve as a last-resort backup in IFR emergencies, and why practicing these procedures in a flight simulator is the safest way to prepare.

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Aug 4, 2025

Weather-Proof Your Flight Training with Simulator Sessions in Maryland and the DC Area

Stay sharp, save money, and keep progressing with simulator-based training, even when weather delays your time in the airplane

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Jul 26, 2025

Stay Sharp, Stay Current: Affordable IFR Training for D.C. Area Pilots

Instrument-rated pilots in the Washington D.C. and Maryland region are turning to FAA compliant flight simulators to stay IFR current, safely, efficiently, and without the high cost of aircraft rental

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Jul 8, 2025

Master ForeFlight & Garmin Pilot, The Smart, Safe Way to Learn VFR Tools

Learn how to use ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot safely and effectively through hands-on simulator training that mirrors real-world flying, without the in-flight distractions

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Jul 1, 2025

Boost Your ATC Confidence: Practice Real Radio Calls in the Simulator

Prepare for real-world radio communication with immersive, pause-and-explain simulator scenarios using real ATC audio

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Jun 17, 2025

Nail Your Simulator Interview: Practice in a Corporate Jet Simulator Before the Big Day

Our SG-2 corporate jet simulator is the perfect tool for pilot interview preparation, helping you sharpen your skills and boost your confidence before your simulator evaluation

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Jun 10, 2025

Practice Your Oshkosh Fisk Arrival in a Flight Simulator

Flying to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh? Use a BATD flight simulator to safely practice the Fisk arrival and sharpen your skills before the airshow

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May 26, 2025

Explore Aviation at Summer Camp

Discover how our immersive, hands-on aviation summer camp in Maryland uses flight simulators, real aircraft, and expert mentorship to inspire the next generation of pilots

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May 19, 2025

Maximize your Discovery Flight

A discovery flight that includes a simulator lesson is the best way to start your aviation journey

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May 12, 2025

IFR Currency in the Flight Simulator

Staying current is not just a regulation, it’s a critical safety requirement

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May 5, 2025

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Back in the Left Seat: Rusty Pilot Training in the Simulator

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Apr 27, 2025

Master VORs

Master VOR Navigation with Flight Simulator Training

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Apr 1, 2025

Master your GPS

Master your GPS: Master the Tools That Keep You Safe in the Sky

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Mar 18, 2025

Pause, Learn, Fly

Wish you could pause you flight lesson mid-air? One major benefit of using a flight simulator for training is the ability to pause