One-G Simulation Introduces Pay Per Use Program

one-G Access is a new program that allows flight schools to utilize one-G simulation’s technology on a pay-per-use basis with no fixed costs or fees.

SEATTLE - one-G simulation is innovating pilot training by introducing a program that gives flight schools and fixed-base operators (FBOs) access to one of its most popular flight simulators on a pay-per-use basis.

An absolute first in the general aviation industry, the one-G Access program marries two of the Seattle-based flight simulation company's premier products: the one-G foundation(TM) , an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) based on the popular Cessna(R) 172(TM), and the 1G-IOS(TM), an instructor operating station that allows instructors to create categorized training sessions for students and assess their progress in real time.

The Access program does not have a fixed upfront cost. All delivery and setup costs are absorbed by one-G, which also provides comprehensive remote support for the software, from routine updates to troubleshooting. Xylon Saltzman, CEO and founder of one-G simulation, said Access furthers one-G's mission of improving pilot proficiency through simulated training by making its products easily attainable.

"There's everything to gain and simply nothing to lose with this program," said Saltzman. "Now every flight school can afford to have an AATD in their fleet."

The one-G foundation(TM) features a full cockpit facade and one-G's signature advanced avionics emulation suite. The 1G-IOS runs on a wireless tablet or a traditional desktop console, and also comes equipped with billing and administrative aids.

Typically, flight schools charge an hourly rate for use of an AATD simulator as well as an instructor fee. one-G remotely monitors the usage of all of its Access machines and retains a percentage of the hourly income but all instructor fees remains with the school. Saltzman said his company works with flight schools to ensure that hourly rates are comparable to other AATD simulators in the area so students aren't priced out of the equipment.

"We believe so strongly in the value and reliability of our equipment that we're willing to enroll it in a pay-per-use basis," says Aaron Erbeck, general manager of one-G simulation. "The aviation community recognizes the value in more frequent pilot training - we're here to provide the tools."

For more information about one-G Access, visit www.flyone-g.com/simulators/access