Fleet and Training Devices
UND Aerospace Fleet (August 2021)
Aircraft and Simulators
Piper Archer
The Piper Archer is one of the most reliable airplanes in collegiate flight training. Students will fly the Piper Archer for the majority of their flight training from Private Pilot through Flight Instructor certification. With a 180HP Lycoming engine and an advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite that includes ADS-B traffic awareness, the Piper Archer is a modern and very capable airplane to prepare our students for their future in the aviation industry.
Piper Seminole
The Piper Seminole is our multiengine airplane used to teach advanced operations and procedures. Together, the Piper Seminole and Archer complement each other, allowing students to seamlessly transition between the two airplanes. In addition to the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, the Piper Seminole has a Garmin two-axis autopilot used to prepare our students for the advanced operations in today's aviation industry.
Robinson R44 Cadet
The Robinson R44 Cadet is a 2-seat derivative of the venerable R44, the world's best-selling helicopter. The Cadet was designed specifically with training in mind. Our Cadets were the first to be used in a University training environment and are equipped with the latest in Garmin avionics, including the G500H 1060 TXi touchscreen glass cockpit and GTN 750 touchscreen GPS. Students will gain valuable career experience in this popular helicopter and meet SFAR 73 requirements for instruction upon graduation. A transition course is available for transfer students without Robinson experience.
Frasca Piper Training Devices
UND operates multiple aviation training devices that match the appearance and operations of the Piper Archer and Seminole. The Frasca aviation training devices are used in conjunction with the airplanes to provide the students with a well-rounded flight training experience. With a 210° visual screen students are able to practice operations and procedures that they are not able to in the airplane such as adverse weather, in flight emergencies, and inoperable equipment while being safely on the ground.
Boeing Insitu ScanEagle
The Boeing Insitu ScanEagle is a small, long-endurance, low-altitude unmanned reconnaissance aerial vehicle built by Insitu, a subsidiary of Boeing, and is used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The ScanEagle was created in 2004 and continues to receive improvements through upgrades and changes to make it adaptable in a fast-changing market.
ACA Super Decathlon
UND operates two American Champion Super Decathlon airplanes. The Decathlons are primarily used for aerobatic training and upset recovery and spin training. Our Aerobatic Team continues to have great success in National competitions using these airplanes.
Cessna 172S
With Cessna's proven reliability, the Cessna 172S is an excellent all-purpose trainer. The Cessna 172 is equipped with the Garmin G1000 and ADS-B. The Cessna 172 is used for a portion of our primary training and is also available to conduct spin training.
Cessna 150
The UND Flying Team operates three Cessna 150 airplanes competing in collegiate matches around the country throughout the year. Our Cessna 150s are a piece of history for UND Aerospace, as these airplanes were some of the first aircraft purchased by John D. Odegard during the creation of the flight school. UND Aerospace recently reacquired the Cessnas and have made them a part of the school's collegiate program.
Beechcraft King Air
The Beechcraft King Air C90GTi is a turbine airplane used for high-altitude and high-performance flight training. The King Air C90GTi is equipped with Proline Fusion avionics, the latest advancements in touchscreen technology, which help our student correlate to systems used in the airline and corporate industry. The airplane allows students to grasp the necessary experience to operate an air-transport category airplane while remaining in the flight training realm of their education.
Cub Crafters Top Cub
The Cub Crafters Top Cub is a utility aircraft that teaches students the skills required not only for a float plane pilot, but also a tail wheel pilot. UND transforms the airplane from a floatplane in the summer to a tail wheel plane during the other seasons. Students have the opportunity to obtain a seaplane rating or a tail wheel endorsement; a beneficial addition to their pilot certificates.
ALSIM Airliner Training Devices
UND Aerospace operates a fleet of two ALSIM Airliners. The Airliner is a state-of-the-art simulator renowned for its advanced features and realistic training environment. Designed to replicate the cockpit of modern airliners like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, it offers students a hands-on experience in a safe and controlled setting. The Airliner's benefits include high-fidelity visuals, accurate flight dynamics, and the ability to simulate various weather conditions and emergencies. This technology enables aspiring pilots to develop crucial skills such as instrument navigation, cockpit resource management, and decision-making under pressure, preparing them effectively for real-world aviation challenges.
Virtual Reality Training Devices
UND offers its students virtual reality (VR) training devices with customized software that closely simulates the Piper Archer. An immersive virtual environment and 360° view, combined with realistic hands-on flight control hardware, create an engaging flight simulation experience that allows for training opportunities not previously available in PC-based training devices. The VR training devices also offer the flexibility of simulating virtually any aircraft.
360° Tower Simulator
A large lab at the center of Clifford Hall houses our Adacel 360° MaxSim® Tower/Radar System. The simulator consists of a 360° view with four synchronized radar positions and a surround-sound effect system. The tower simulator may be used in combination with the four radar positions, or the tower and the radar simulators may be run separately on different scenarios.
Adacel 225° Tower Radar Simulator System (TRSS)
An Adacel 225° Tower Radar Simulator System (TRSS) occupies two adjacent rooms. One room contains a virtual "tower cab" with a wrap-around visual system that simulates the view from the control tower. The second room contains simulated radar terminals, as well as stations for students acting as aircraft pilots operating in the simulated airport environment.
UFA Radar Lab
A UFA Radar Lab provides ATC students with the most modern and professional 32-position radar simulation lab in the country. Voice recognition technology allows the simulator to realistically respond to student voice commands. The system is capable of emulating the latest FAA and international radar displays and can run 16 different training scenarios simultaneously.