Can an FNPT II be used for revalidation, and where should the other checks be carried out?

Can an FNPT II be used for revalidation, and where should the other checks be carried out?

• A. FNPT II can be used for revalidation; other checks must be carried out in an aircraft
• B. FNPT II can be used for revalidation; other checks can be done in a simulator
• C. FNPT II cannot be used for revalidation
• D. Only ATC simulations may be used

Answer: (A)

Revalidation can include a portion done in a FNPT II simulator, but the remaining checks must be carried out in an actual aircraft. The FNPT II provides a realistic IFR environment to practise procedures, instrument scanning, and decision-making in a controlled setting, which helps prepare you for flight without the risks of real-world conditions. However, certain aspects—such as demonstrating true aircraft handling, engine-out procedures, and performance in real flight—require flight in an aircraft to ensure you can manage the aerodynamics and cockpit sensations you’ll actually encounter. So the FNPT II is suitable for the revalidation portion, while the other checks must be completed in an aircraft.

Revalidation can include a portion done in a FNPT II simulator, but the remaining checks must be carried out in an actual aircraft. The FNPT II provides a realistic IFR environment to practise procedures, instrument scanning, and decision-making in a controlled setting, which helps prepare you for flight without the risks of real-world conditions. However, certain aspects—such as demonstrating true aircraft handling, engine-out procedures, and performance in real flight—require flight in an aircraft to ensure you can manage the aerodynamics and cockpit sensations you’ll actually encounter. So the FNPT II is suitable for the revalidation portion, while the other checks must be completed in an aircraft.