As the FAA told me, this LOA is only valid for YOUR simulator and it is not a blanket approval like the initial one that FlyThisSim received. If you own/operate more than one type of FTS simulator I would suggest reaching out to the FAA’s General Aviation and Commercial Division, AFS-800 because I cannot answer any questions about operating more than one simulator. This can be done by emailing them at 9-AFS-800-Correspondence@faa.gov or calling them at 202-267-1100. I would assume email is the preferred method to reach them.

Note: I personally have a FlyThisSim TouchTrainer VM100 model with only the “Cessna package”. I can simulate 28 different “dashboard layouts” with my simulator. If you don’t have what I have, then you’ll need to put some extra time into getting your LOA with a revised QAG.

If you email the FAA, at the above address, about the process to renew your LOA they will provide you with the following documents: (You don’t technically need these because I am going to provide you with exactly what you need, the below is for your reference)

• PDF – Advisory Circular 61-136B (FAA Approval of Aviation Training Devices and Their Use for Training and Experience)
• Word Document – QAG ATD Template Airplane (03-30-2020)

Again, if you do not have the exact simulator as mine, then you are going to have to make changes to the below document. These changes might include:

1. 1. 1. Adding more “Dashboard layout” pictures to your QAG
      2. Adding an Airplane Multi Engine Land section, with applicable “Dashboard layouts”
      3. Verify that the Hardware and Software Components List matches mine or make changes accordingly.
      4. Calculate new/additional Aircraft Performance Tables
      5. Take additional photos of Dashboards or controls

For your reference:

• Original QAG from FlyThisSim – Dated March 30, 2016
• FAA Approved PDF – Learn 2 Fly CT, LLC QAG – Date 10/19/2020

The following document is what you are looking for and will easily save you 40+ hours of work!

Changes will need to be made to this PRIOR to you submitting it to the FAA for approval. Changes are highlighted in yellow. THIS IS MY ORGINAL QAG THAT I SUBMITTED TO THE FAA AND….IT HAS BEEN APPROVED! This should be as simple as “copy and paste” for you but you’ll have to make changes to the document.  No cause of concern regarding plagiarism because I am providing my work to you at no charge. 

• Microsoft Word Document – Learn 2 Fly CT LLC FAA Approved QAG

Page 1 changes include:

• • The front-page picture to a picture of your simulator
  • Change my information to your information (i.e. Name, Company, address, website, email address, phone number)
  • Change the date to the date you are working on the document

Page 2 changes include:

• • Change the footer of the page to reflect your company name and the applicable model of FTS simulator.

Page 3 changes include:

• • Change the date and put your initials, remove mine

Page 4 changes include:

• • Changing all the dates to the date on the front of the document (this must match, or the FAA will kick it back to you with revisions needing to be made)

Page 5 changes include:

• • Change the company name to your “company name”, if no company then put your name

Page 6 changes include:

• • Verify the model of simulator on all previous pages
  • Change the company name

Remaining pages:

• • Verify information and ensure all the pages reflect the correct model of FTS simulator and your company or personal name in place of a company name.