Carleton University (Canada) Received their ELITE PI235 Pro AATD and Will Upgrade to the MATLAB Connection

Canada - flight simulator manufacturer ELITE Simulation Solutions is proud to announce the successful delivery of an ELITE PI235 Pro AATD to Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, further expanding the university’s capabilities in aviation education, flight training, and aeronautical research.

The acquisition reflects Carleton University's commitment to providing students and researchers with advanced training technologies that bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world aviation operations. The ELITE PI235 Pro AATD offers a highly realistic flight simulation environment, combining professional-grade flight dynamics, advanced avionics simulation, and comprehensive instructor capabilities within a flexible and costeffective platform.

Initially deployed to support pilot training and aviation education activities, the simulator will soon become an even more powerful academic tool through the planned integration of MATLAB connectivity. This future upgrade will allow students, faculty members, and researchers to interface directly with the simulator environment, creating opportunities for advanced research projects, flight dynamics analysis, control system development, avionics experimentation, and human factors studies.

The combination of a professional training platform and a research-oriented architecture makes the PI235 Pro AATD particularly well suited to universities seeking to combine operational pilot training with innovation and engineering development.

The ELITE PI235 Pro AATD supports a wide range of training applications, including instrument procedures, navigation exercises, emergency scenarios, cockpit familiarization, and scenario-based instruction. Its open and scalable architecture also enables institutions such as Carleton University to expand the simulator's capabilities as new educational and research requirements emerge.

“We are delighted to welcome Carleton University to the ELITE family,” said René Huddlestone, Director of Marketing & Sales at ELITE Simulation Solutions. “Universities increasingly require simulation platforms that serve both educational and research objectives. The future MATLAB integration will provide Carleton University with an exceptional environment for innovation while continuing to support high-quality aviation training.”

This project highlights the growing role of flight simulation within higher education institutions, where realistic training environments and research capabilities are becoming increasingly interconnected.

Since 1987, ELITE Simulation Solutions has delivered certified and FAA-approved simulation devices worldwide, supporting universities, airlines, military organizations, aviation academies, and flight schools with Swiss-engineered simulation technologies and long-term technical expertise.

Source: ELITE Simulation Solutions