Southampton, United Kingdom – ELITE Simulation Solutions, a global provider of certified flight simulation systems, has completed the installation of its ELITE DA42 Open Cockpit Simulator at the University of Southampton, marking a strategic enhancement of the university’s aviation training and research capabilities.

• The simulator will serve as a core training device within the university’s aviation program, enabling practical instruction in multi-engine aircraft operations, instrument flight, and systems familiarisation.

• The installation reinforces ELITE Simulation Solutions’ growing footprint in UK academic institutions and underscores the sector’s increasing adoption of non-motion but certified fixed-base training devices to supplement traditional aircraft flight training.

Key Features of the ELITE DA42 Simulator:

• Realistic Cockpit Design: The open cockpit replicates the Diamond DA42 layout, offering a realistic and tactile training experience for students.
• Advanced Avionics: The simulator is equipped with replica G1000 glass cockpit displays, allowing students to familiarize themselves with industry-standard avionics systems.
• High-Definition Visuals: Immersive panoramic visuals enhance situational awareness, making the simulator ideal for both VFR and IFR training scenarios.
• Comprehensive Training Applications: The simulator is perfect for multi-engine training, instrument procedures, and systems familiarization.
• Certified Excellence: The ELITE DA42 simulator meets the highest standards of flight simulation, ensuring its reliability in an academic setting.

About ELITE Simulation Solutions
Since 1987, ELITE Simulation Solutions has been a leader in the development of professional flight training devices. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, ELITE offers innovative, reliable, and cost-effective flight simulation solutions to flight schools, universities, and commercial operators worldwide. For more information about the ELITE DA42 Open Cockpit Simulator, visit flyelite.com/eliteda40da42.

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