Benefits  
Reduces training time and costs
Allows for realistic situations that cannot be safely challenged in the air


Ideal for emergency training
Partial panel (vacuum system)
System failures (landing gear, flaps, etc.)
Power loss and engine failure
Instrument and navigation aid failures
Communication system failures


Ideal classroom – and more conducive learning environment
Mastery of rapid learning:
Flight maneuvers
VOR and airway tracking (intercepting and tracking)
Standard and non-standard holds
Develop good scan habits



  Approaches
Full and radar vectored
Precision
Non-precision (VOR, NDB)
GPS
Radar assisted


No weather cancellations
Safely create adverse weather conditions for training and learning purposes


Gain instrument rating and maintain proficiency
Twenty hours towards instrument rating
Maintain instrument currency and proficiency (the 6 in 6 Plus and IPCs)


Comfortable atmosphere
Warm in winter
Cool in summer
Quiet and roomy facilities