• Become a better pilot. Modern full flight simulators are extremely realistic, often using the real cockpit or components of the aircrafts, like Citation 560 Ultra Flight Simulator. You will be faced with scenarios you will encounter as a pilot, such as low visibility landings, turbulence, and storms. By practicing in a controlled setting, you will hone your flight skills and reactions, making you a better pilot for when you are in the sky. By investing in Citation courses, such as those offered by LOFT, you'll have a chance to hone your skills even more in our classroom and flight simulator portions.
• Maintain your training. It's super easy to become complacent as a seasoned pilot, especially with all of the modern technology that helps you do your job, such as autopilot and more. However, a computer will never be able to replace the human brain that must make quick decisions if something arises. By maintaining your proficiency with Citation jet type rating courses and full-flight simulators, you'll strengthen your skills and reduce safety risks.

• Practice one-off events. Many airline crashes happen from one-off events that pilots have never seen before, or they can't remember how to deal with. Full-flight simulators, such as the Citation 560 Ultra Flight Simulator that LOFT uses, offers you the chance to practice these rare events and scenarios so that if you face a similar situation in real life, you'll be better prepared and know what to do.
• Freedom to make mistakes. Full-flight simulators are just that — devices that simulate the real world, much like a video game. You'll be able to safely practice in-flight emergencies and risky landings without any consequences. You can experiment with different tactics that may work better in a flight simulator than in real life that you wouldn't do otherwise. A flight simulator is a great way to pioneer new flying methods and procedures. Furthermore, a flight simulator helps you to avoid risky situations in the first place. You can learn without worry.

The Citation 560 Ultra full-flight simulator is an integral component of all of our CJ and Cessna courses here at LOFT in Carlsbad. After all, there is only so much a book and the best instructors can teach you. Without hands-on knowledge and practice, you will be flying by the seat of your pants when you take to the skies (i.e. woefully unprepared). Inexperienced pilots can make errors with dire consequences. Yet, practicing in real Citation jets can be expensive, from having to pay the instructor to jet fuel and procurement of an airplane, not to mention the risk of crashing.

Using a full-flight simulator gives pilots the practice they need to understand the handling of the aircraft, as well as the controls and different scenario protocols. Almost every misstep to a plane has happened before in the 100 years since humans have been flying. Planes do tend to act the same way, just adjusted for size and type of the aircraft. With our Citation simulator, you will be prepared for almost all aspects related specifically to the Cessna Citation.