ATR ATR 72 Full Flight Simulators3 training centers with ATR 72 simulators — Turboprop
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Acron Aviation provides world-leading commercial aviation training solutions with over 90 years of experience and global operations.
Global pilot training provider offering type rating and recurrent training on full-flight simulators for Airbus, Boeing, and ATR aircraft.
The ATR 72 represents the stretched variant of the ATR turboprop family, accommodating 68-78 passengers in typical configurations. This regional aircraft dominates short-haul markets globally, with over 800 aircraft delivered to airlines operating in diverse geographical conditions from tropical islands to arctic environments.
ATR 72 simulator training utilizes Level D full flight simulators that replicate the aircraft's sophisticated avionics and flight characteristics with exceptional fidelity. The training particularly emphasizes the aircraft's advanced autopilot systems, weather radar integration, and enhanced ground proximity warning systems.
The comprehensive type rating program extends 4-5 weeks, incorporating intensive ground school covering aircraft systems, performance calculations, and operational procedures. Simulator sessions focus on takeoff and landing performance in various weather conditions, engine failure scenarios, and the aircraft's excellent short-field capabilities.
Major regional airlines, island-hopping carriers, and specialized operators conducting scheduled passenger services represent the primary training demographic. The ATR 72's fuel efficiency and passenger capacity make it the preferred choice for thin routes where larger jets would be uneconomical, requiring pilots trained in precise performance management and passenger comfort considerations.