Elite Premium Flight Simulator

ELITE v8.0 is the most advanced IFR simulator available for the personal computer. Beautifully rendered, high-resolution instrument panels and precise aerodynamic flight modeling provide unparalleled detail for a superior training experience. Execute virtually any IFR approach in the U.S. and Canada with the included navigational databases. From beginning instrument student to professional ATP, ELITE Pilot v8.0 gives you an environment to learn, practice, and maintain your instrument flying skills.

ELITE Premium v8.0 Features

A fleet of 12 aircraft: Cessna 172R, Cessna 182S, Cessna 182RG, Piper Archer III, Piper Arrow IV, Mooney M20J, Beech Bonanza A36, Socata TB20, Socata TB10, Piper Seneca III, Beech Baron 58, King Air B200 (*** King-Air Quadrant Required***)

Entire United States and Canadian navigational database
US GenView Visual Database
Adjustable view instrument panel
Downloadable METAR reports and real-time weather
High-resolution, accurately detailed instrument panels
Switchable ADF/RMI and DG/HSI
Advanced Dynamic Weather Modeling
Trimble 2000 Approach Plus GPS
Apollo GX Series GPS
International GPS database
Moving Map display
Fully modifiable NAV Data
Hot Plates approach chart viewer
Multi-monitor capability (instructor station)
Bendix King Silver Crown and Silver Crown Plus Avionics
King EFS-40 (EHSI-EADI)
Instructor instrument covers

v8.0 Minimum System Requirements

WINDOWS 98se/2000/XP/Vista (32bit version)
1.0 GHz (or faster) Pentium III/AMD Processor
512 MB RAM
1.2 GB Hard Disk space
64 MB OpenGL accelerated graphics card (nVIDIA "GeForce" Required)
One FREE USB port (a USB HUB may be required to connect multiple USB devices)
One FREE Serial port for external hardware (if applicable)
Keyboard/Mouse or similar pointing device
DVD disk drive for installation

ELITE V8.0 includes:

TB-10 & TB 20 Aircraft

The awaited Socata piston high resolution aircraft are here. No longer you will have to use the 640 resolution, with the new re-designed 1024 high resolution instrument panels.

Arrow IV Aircraft

The Arrow IV has been redesigned with high resolution in mind.

Cessna 182RG Aircraft

The 182 is here with retracting gear. One of the most popular high performance single engine aircraft is now part of the Elite fleet.

MAP Page �Spot Weather�

Now get the total picture, instantly! Quickly view current weather conditions at the aircraft�s present position AND important flight data on ELITE�s MAP Page at the same time. Presented with easy-to-read �station model� symbology, the spot weather feature gives you instant access to current visibility, pressure, air temperature, and winds at a glance. (Spot weather is a hit with instructor�s utilizing ELITE�s dynamic WX capabilities!)

Enhanced INOP Instrument Presentation

Partial panel work has never been more realistic! The Instrument INOP feature allows you to place a virtual instrument cover on a selected instrument or instruments. The covers are similar in appearance to the rubber suction cup covers used in instrument training for partial panel practice. The covers can be used independent of, or in conjunction with, specific malfunctions as desired.

Bendix/King Silver Crown Plus� Avionics

This new Bendix/King radio stack offers the latest in convenience and advanced features. The NAV/COMs alone have integrated elapsed timers, CDI/OBS, and the ability to store a myriad of frequencies! The Silver Crown Plus� is a new stack for a new generation.

NAV Data

New Jeppesen US Navigation update.