With avionics becoming more and more advanced pilots often times find themselves knowing how to perform basic operations with the equipment installed in the aircraft they fly but might be struggling with more advanced operations.

Most pilots, for example,

The situation might however start to look different when, for example, being asked to perform a RAIM prediction check.

And, while most pilots are probably eager to get to know these advanced functions and would like to use their devices to the fullest, this might not always be easy.

In most training environments the only way for students and pilots to study and train with the equipment is while in the aircraft, during flight.

There are ways to improve this situation though.

Probably the best way to go is to find a flight school (maybe the one you're with already) or FBO that features demo units or a Simulator/Flight Training Device. If you have such an opportunity, go there and try the units, ideally let them be explained to you by service personnel or a flight instructor.

The second-best way, which can be more convenient and can provide continuous training is to use software simulating the devices on a computer.

This is done best when having the User Guide at hand and using both side by side.

Since navigating the manufacturer's homepages can be a little confusing you can find a list below, featuring simulator software, as well as user manuals for many devices.

Unless otherwise noted all simulator software requires a Windows PC and is free to download.

If you should find that a link is not working anymore or have additional sources please let me know and I will edit the list.

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