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Learn the ins and outs of your GPS system in a safe, cost-effective flight simulator environment

Modern avionics come with an overwhelming number of terms, GPS, RNAV, WAAS, SBAS, and more. For many pilots working through their instrument training or maintaining pilot proficiency, these acronyms can feel confusing until they appear in real-world flight. That’s where flight simulator training offers the perfect solution. By learning about your GPS in the simulator, you gain clarity and confidence in a controlled, lower-cost setting compared to traditional aviation training in the aircraft.

One of the biggest advantages of simulator training is the ability to replicate failures and scenarios that simply aren’t safe to practice in the air. During simulator training sessions at our flight school located at Tipton Airport in Maryland, we can disable specific functions, simulate a WAAS signal loss, or create other system malfunctions to show you exactly how your avionics respond. This makes the flight simulator an invaluable tool for both new students and experienced instrument pilots looking to stay sharp.

Our simulators are built to replicate the exact avionics setup you fly with. Whether you use Garmin units like the GNS430, GNS530, GTN650, GTN750, or GNC devices, or more advanced panels such as the G1000, G5, Aspen avionics, or Avidyne GPS, we can recreate it. That means when you step into the airplane, you’ll already know how your system behaves in different situations. This type of aviation training in Maryland not only saves money but also helps accelerate your learning and build the confidence to handle any scenario.

At Solid Ground Aviation, we make it our mission to provide simulator-based aviation training that prepares you for real-world flying. Whether you’re working on your instrument rating, brushing up for a flight review, or just want to understand your GPS system more thoroughly, our flight simulator training at Tipton Airport is the ideal way to do it.