Welcome to SkySim Labs
Why Us?
Simulation-based flight training transforms your real-world flying by giving you the safe, low-cost, and timely means to learn critical skills. Contemporary sims allow you to gain precision, practice advanced maneuvers, handle complex emergencies, and fly in varied conditions without real world risks. Build your pilot skills and margins of safety. Our goal is to have every pilot be the best skilled and safest pilot they can be.
One‑G Foundation 1000
Cessna 172 G1000
An Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) designed for realistic training and loggable experience as approved by the FAA. Best for training with an instructor or solo instrument currency.
- Log time and tasks per FAA allowances (e.g., dual received training, instrument approaches, holds, and more).
- Realistic flight controls and avionics emulation with instructor‑driven scenarios.
- Ideal for training towards a rating, instrument currency, avionics familiarization, and practicing abnormal/emergency procedures.
- Available 24/7 for instructor and student use after completing a checkout.
Rates & Packages
Simulator time on our FAA‑approved AATD — by the hour, in a block, or as an instrument‑training package.
🕐Hourly
Fly when you want, no commitment
- ✔️ One-G Foundation 1000 AATD
- ✔️ Instrument currency or training with your own instructor
- ✔️ Pay as you go
$70/hr
✈️25-Hour Block
Best rate for regular practice
- ✔️ 25 hours on the Foundation 1000
- ✔️ Instrument currency or training with your own instructor
- ✔️ Save $10/hr vs. hourly
$1,500
$60/hr
🎯IFR Training Package
Accelerate your instrument training
- ✔️ Log up to FAA limit of 20 hours using our FAA-certified AATD
- ✔️ Train with your own instructor
$1,200
One-time package
Frequently asked questions
What aircraft does the Foundation 1000 replicate?
The One‑G Foundation 1000 is configured as a Cessna 172 with G1000 avionics. Loggable training and currency tasks are completed on it in accordance with FAA allowances and your instructor’s guidance.
How do instructors get access?
Active CFIs can complete a checkout with SkySim Labs. Once checked out, instructors can schedule unattended sessions at our facilities with their students as desired.
Do you support IFR currency tasks?
Yes—on the One‑G Foundation 1000 AATD you can accomplish applicable instrument currency tasks such as approaches, holds and course tracking. Your instructor or a SkySim employee can help you plan an efficient session.
Where are you located?
We’re right off I‑405 at 116th St in Kirkland, WA.
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