### Objective
Learn the advanced features of an [[AATD]] simulator. These features may be required for certain [[IFR]] training.
**Resources:** [[AC 61-136]]
**Builds On:** [[SIM.1 Basic AATD Checkout]]
**Schedule:** TBD
### Lesson Elements
- Instructor Operating System (iOS)
- > [!quote] Paraphrased from [Precision Flight Controls, Inc. Qualification and Approval Guide (QAG)](https://flypfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Precision-Flight-Controls-GTX_GTX-ProMotion_GTX-MAX_GTX-MAX-ProMotion-AATD-QAG_Rev-1-1-11-24_signed.pdf)
> The instructor can manipulate the following simulation parameters
> - Aircraft geographic location
> - Aircraft heading
> - Aircraft airspeed
> - Aircraft altitude
> - Wind direction and speed
> - Turbulence
> - Visibility
> - Cloud cover
> - Dry, Wet, Icy Runway
> - Seasonal Changes
> - Wind/Rain/Snow
>
> Failures included but not limited to:
> - Engine
> - Instruments
> - Systems
> - Avionics
- Weather tips
- Stratus seems to be the most consistent for cloud bases, if planning to break out on an approach
- Avionics
- See [[~ G1000 Lesson Plan Outline]] and [[G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook with WAAS & Perspective]]