Cirrus Flight Simulator

Train Smarter. Fly Better. Zero Weather Delays.

Kodiak Aviation offers access to an FAA-certified Cirrus flight simulator at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona. Because it’s FAA-certified, every hour you log in the simulator is fully loggable toward your ratings — giving you a cost-effective, weather-proof way to build hours, sharpen procedures, and prepare for your next real-world flight.

Whether you’re working toward your PPL, getting ready for a checkride, or maintaining IFR currency, simulator training is one of the smartest investments you can make in your aviation career.

Why Add Simulator Time to Your Training?

Modern flight training programs combine real aircraft time with structured simulator sessions for good reason — it works. The Cirrus simulator mirrors the exact cockpit environment of the SR20, so time spent here translates directly to performance in the aircraft.

Fully loggable hours
FAA-certified time counts toward your ratings
No weather cancellations
Train any day, any time, in any simulated conditions
Repeat any scenario
Rehearse emergencies, approaches, and maneuvers as many times as needed
Lower cost per hour
At $100/hour vs $285 in the aircraft, simulator time stretches your training budget
Accelerate checkride prep
Drill oral exam scenarios, instrument procedures, and emergency checklists
Reduce overall training costs
More efficient learning in the sim means fewer hours needed in the aircraft

What You Can Train in the Simulator

The Cirrus simulator is designed to replicate real-world flight conditions with hyper-realistic visuals, detailed environments, and immersive scenarios. Use it for:

VFR and IFR procedure training
Emergency maneuvers and systems failures
Instrument approaches (ILS, GPS, VOR)
Cross-country and airspace planning
Avionics familiarization (Garmin Perspective+)
Checkride preparation and rehearsal
IFR currency maintenance
Weather decision-making scenarios

Ideal For Every Stage of Training

Private Pilot Students

Use simulator sessions to reinforce ground school concepts, practice maneuvers before your first solo, and prepare for your checkride — all without burning aircraft time.

Instrument Rating Candidates

The simulator is perfect for IFR training. Practice holds, approaches, partial panel flying, and ATC communications in a controlled environment where mistakes are learning opportunities, not emergencies.

Commercial Pilot Candidates

Combine simulator hours with SR20 G6 rental time to build hours efficiently while improving the precision and proficiency your CPL checkride demands.

Current Pilots — Currency & Proficiency

Stay instrument current, practice emergencies, or rehearse procedures you haven’t flown in a while — all without weather constraints or aircraft scheduling pressure.

Simulator Specifications

Type

FAA-Certified Cirrus Flight Simulator

Loggable Hours

Yes — FAA-certified

Cockpit Replication

Cirrus SR20 / Garmin Perspective+

Visuals

Hyper-realistic, detailed environments

Scenarios

Fully customizable IFR, VFR, emergency

Based At

Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ), Mesa, AZ

RENT NOW FOR $100/HOUR

Simulator + Aircraft Packages

The most effective training programs combine simulator time with real flights in the SR20 G6. Pair simulator sessions for procedure practice with aircraft time for real-world application — and build hours faster without increasing your overall cost.

Ask us about packages that combine both.