Flight Simulator
Training Devices (FSTD)
East Africa's most advanced FSTD fleet — three certified devices built to EASA, ICAO, and KCAA standards, delivering the aerodynamic fidelity and avionics realism that serious pilot training demands.
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Full Motion FSTD
The flagship of the fleet. This EASA FTD Level 2 device features a high-dynamic 6-DOF electric motion system delivering authentic vestibular cues essential for mastering the asymmetric handling of the TPE-331-5 direct-drive turboprop. A hybrid cockpit — Garmin GTN 750/650 plus conventional electromechanical instruments — enables simultaneous PBN/RNP and raw-data scanning on one device.
- DO228 Type Rating & Differences
- Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) Certification
- Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC) & LPCs
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (ME-IR) Currency
- Advanced Precision Approaches (ILS CAT I, VOR, NDB, RNP)
- Complex SIDs, STARs & Holding Entry Procedures
- Negative Torque Sensing (NTS) Failure Management
- Abnormal Hot, Hung, & Ground Starts (TPE-331)
- STOL Landings on Unpaved, High-Altitude Airstrips
- Asymmetric Thrust Control / Minimum Control Speeds (Vmca/Vmcg)
- Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT)
- VFR Night Tactical Missions
EASA / KCAA
Check Valid
Proficiency Check
Grand Caravan EX
Designed specifically for turboprop transitional crew training. This high-fidelity EASA FTD-2 representative simulator mirrors the single-engine workhorse of African bush aviation. Outfitted with dual physical G1000 NXi bezel displays, authentic engine controls, and an integrated GCU 475 keypad, pilots gain unmatched muscle memory before climbing into the actual cockpit.
- C208B Class Rating & Differences Training
- Glass Cockpit (G1000 NXi) Flight Transitions
- Instrument Flight Procedures & RNAV/GNSS Holds
- Bush Strip Landing & Reverse-Beta Pitch Workouts
- PT6A Engine Flameout Recovery & Forced Landings
- System Management under Volumetric Heavy Icing
- Single Engine Turboprop (SET) Class Training
- Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC) — C208 Type
- Instrument Rating (SE-IR) Procedural Exercises — up to 40h credit
FTD-2 Rated
Check Valid
Supported
Skyhawk G1000
The ideal platform for instrument rating build-up, procedural training, and ab-initio glass cockpit adaptation. This EASA FNPT Level II device accurately replicates the world's most widely trained piston aircraft. Featuring dynamic control loading and high-fidelity Lycoming IO-360 aerodynamics, pilots master PBN procedures, holding patterns, and single-engine instrument approaches at the most cost-effective sim rate in the fleet.
- PBN & Competency-Based Instrument Ratings (CB-IR)
- Basic Instrument Flight Instruction (Ab-Initio Stage)
- Emergency Engine Fire & Forced-Landing Procedures
- Glass Cockpit Garmin G1000 Systems Integration
- Cross-Country Navigation Training & Holding Exercises
- PPL-A & CPL-A Module Credit Accumulations
- Flight Instructor (FI) Instrument Qualification
FNPT II Rated
Integrated Path
Instrument Rating
Syllabus & Training Tracks
Explore structured simulator curriculums designed to optimize synthetic hours conversion.
Ab-initio students utilize our Cessna 172 FNPT II to master radio navigation, basic attitude flight patterns, cross-country planning, and standard airport traffic pattern flows before single-engine aircraft releases.
Approved under EASA and KCAA regulations. Covers holding patterns, DME arcs, system malfunctions, and advanced PBN procedures. The C172S FNPT II credits up to 35h; the C208B FTD-2 unlocks the full 40h credit allowance. Significantly reduces actual flight hourly costs while maintaining safety standards.
Tailored class rating for bush-flying operators. Learn PT6A turbine start logs, propeller pitch beta control, volumetric structural icing risks, and tactical emergency glides on unpaved African landing strips.
Develop critical crew resource management (CRM) workflows inside our high-fidelity twin-engine Dornier 228 FTD Level 2 deck. Recreates dense airline environments, checklist coordination, and asymmetric engine-out procedures. The FTD Level 2 rating is required for full 20-hour MCC credit.
Approved Regulatory Credit Matrix
Maximum synthetic training hours allowable toward license issues under KCAA ATO guidelines.
| Training Course | Required Flight Hours | FNPT II Max Credit (C172S) | FTD Level 2 / FTD-2 Max Credit | Approved Syllabus Focus |
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| PPL (A) Course | 45 Hours | 5 Hours | — | Instrument flight, basic navigation, procedural flows, recoveries. |
| CPL (A) Modular | 200 Hours | 5 Hours | 10 Hours | Advanced flight profiles, cross-country prep, night transitions. |
| CPL (A) Integrated | 200 Hours | 25 Hours | 40 Hours | Complete multi-engine, PBN, and systems procedural mastery. |
| Instrument Rating (IR) | 40 Hours | 35 Hours | 40 Hours | Holding patterns, precision ILS approach, missed go-around logs. |
| Multi-Crew Co-op (MCC) | 20 Hours | — | 20 Hours | Multi-crew checklist coordination, abnormal systems flows, CRM. |
Beyond Standard Training
Discover how we utilize our state-of-the-art simulators to empower local communities, inspire future aviators, and advance regional aviation engineering.
Giving Back to Society
Community Outreach & Scholarships
Think Aviation is committed to nurturing the dreams of underrepresented youth. Through our annual *Aviation Horizons* initiative, we sponsor simulator scholarships for passionate students from local schools, offering them professional flight training exposure at zero cost. We actively host charity groups, raising awareness of high-tech aviation career paths and making the sky accessible to all.
STEM Junior Flight Camp
Inspiring The Next Generation
Through our specialized Junior Captain programs, kids aged 8 to 16 step into our Cessna 172S glass cockpits. Guided by certified instructors, kids grasp complex concepts like gravity, aerodynamics, global weather systems, and mechanics in a safe, thrilling environment. These interactive STEM camps foster analytical thinking, spatial orientation, and self-confidence, turning screen time into a lifetime love for flight.
Simulator & Avionics Engineering
R&D and Practical Systems Integration
Our FSTDs double as a robust sandbox for aircraft engineering, instrumentation, and maintenance. Students and engineers get under the hood to study flight model tuning, control loading calibration, and avionics bus signal mapping. It serves as an active research asset for software and hardware engineering, allowing technical minds to prototype telemetry software and troubleshoot avionics logical loops safely on the ground.
East African Tactical Route Library
Standard regional training runs simulated with high-fidelity topography and localized turbulence layers.
This route tests transitional skills under complex terrain. Climb over the Ngong Hills, navigate severe mechanical thermal currents over the Rift Valley, and execute visual bush landings on unpaved sand strips.
Master airways navigation and high-density airport terminal areas. Recreates continuous regional radar controller communication, IFR vectoring, standard arrivals (STARs), and final precision ILS CAT I approaches.
Perfect for instrument currency checks. Pilots practice entry holds over the NV VOR, execute continuous non-precision approaches, transition to missed-approaches, and master crosswind operations on Wilson runway 14/32.
Real Sessions. Real Skills.
Every session is instructor-led and scenario-driven. See pilots training on the same Wilson Airport fleet — from routine proficiency checks to high-workload emergency drills.
6-DOF Motion Platform — Live Session
Commercial IFR Proficiency Session
Pre-Flight Briefing & Preparation
Ab-Initio Glass Cockpit Training
Hybrid Avionics Suite
Common Platform. Uncompromised Fidelity.
Every FSTD shares these core system capabilities — engineered for East Africa, validated to global standards.
IFR Diversion with
Engine Flameout
The crew departs HKMO en route to HKJK at FL100 on an IFR flight plan. Before reaching Nairobi, ATC advises the ILS is unserviceable — crew proceed for the NV VOR DME approach Runway 06. Maintaining MDA at the MAP, deteriorating weather forces a go-around.
Crew execute the missed approach and divert toward an alternate — Orly (HKIK), Magadi (HKMG), or Kilimanjaro (HTKJ) — complicated by low fuel state. En route, the engine flames out just before top-of-descent. The crew must manage throttle cut, ignition timing, and NTS response, then handle a failed relight. Full emergency procedures and crew decision-making are assessed throughout the exercise.
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From Enquiry to Take-Off
Four clear steps between you and the cockpit — from first contact to post-session debrief.
Contact our operations desk by email or phone. Share your training goals, license level, and preferred dates. We'll advise on the right FSTD and build your session plan.
Attend a pre-session ground briefing — a mandatory orientation for new clients covering simulator handling, safety procedures, and cockpit familiarisation protocols.
Fly your session under instructor guidance. The IOS allows real-time failure injection, weather changes, and repositioning. Every minute maximises your training credit and skill progression.
Review 3D flight path replays on the IOS with your instructor. Identify improvement areas, log hours toward your license credit, and schedule your next session.
Trusted by East Africa's
Aviation Leaders
Hear from the pilots, captains, and operators who have trained on our FSTD fleet.
"As CEO of Yellow Wings Air Services, I've experienced many simulators, yet Think's C208B stands apart. Its fidelity, immersive cockpit, and versatile training elevate pilot proficiency, ensuring safer skies across our East African routes."
"Think Aviation equipped me with confidence and vital skills. The meticulous curriculum, immersive simulations, and supportive mentors blended theory with practice, fostering precision and launching a fulfilling aviation career."
"As Airkenya Group MD, I attest to Think Aviation's C208B simulator. Its fidelity and advanced features elevate training, refining novice and captain skills, ensuring safer and more proficient aviators across the region."
Airlines & Operators Who Train Here
Our FSTD fleet supports flight operations across East and Central Africa — from regional bush airlines to international charter fleets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before your first session at Wilson Airport.
- Handle all equipment gently; no deliberate crashing or misuse.
- Follow a disciplined lesson format with minimal pausing/repositioning.
- No inappropriate transfer of skills; follow official flight procedures only.
- Only authorized users are permitted; use is subject to management approval.
Reserve Your Simulator Session
New clients complete our Simulator Usage and Handling Training Course before first flight. All sessions are instructor-led with tailored exercises. Advance booking ensures availability and allows us to prepare your specific training scenario.