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The team at AST has set the standard for me. Sam and Dionte were my instructors, and they were great. Between their instruction and the ground lessons conducted by Rick, they set me up to feel really comfortable with the airplane. Yes, they teach things differently than we were ALL taught in our multi-engine courses. But they can explain the reasoning and compare results in the simulator. Guess what, their methods were always more efficient and simpler as a pilot! They really tailored the training to my operational needs, which is a rarity. Highly recommend AST for any training you may need!

I have just finished AST’s (Burnett, Tx) initial training on my 340A of which I have 640 hours on type. I needed to find a new place for recurrent training as my regular instructor had retired. He recommended AST so I called them up. They will not do recurrent without first going through their initial course. As it had been a number of years since my initial, I thought it would be good to have a refresher so signed up. I now know why they insist in such protocol.
I have to say the fee was the best investment I have made in my entire aviation career. Is there anyone more informed and knowledgeable on twin Cessna’s than Rick McGuire? I think not! The 3 days included ground school tips and practical/maintenance advice on the do’s and do not’s; and Rick passes the information over in a fast paced and humorous manner.
I don’t recall how many engine failures, aborted takeoffs (I have had 2 in my aircraft over the years), asymmetric flap, emergency descents, stalls and even spins we practiced with Chuck Crisefi in the simulator, but it was plenty… to a level that means I am today much more confident than I would otherwise have been. Their sims are excellent. Much better than trying to practice in the real thing. And yes, a redoing the initial was well worth it.
Highly recommend them!

Gary and Charles are very knowledgable and were able to explain the B200 in its entirety, so it was well understood. Both were very helpful in my learning experience. Thanks also goes out to Jim for helping me prepare for the class.

Thanks for the outstanding training last week! I learned a ton about the 421C, and gained confidence about what to do in the event of an emergency. All the instructors are top-notch!

I have tons more confidence flying my airplane and really do know what to do in the event of an engine failure instead of guessing what to do like I was doing. In the Simulator I got to fly with Chuck who is second to none as an instructor. Your philosophy on single engine flight is easy to remember and tons more effective than anything else I have ever learned.

Thank you for sharing your experience as both a pilot and an A&P. The course was both enjoyable and interesting. The AST experience was much more personalized and Insightful than the cookie-cutter experience at the competition.

With around 4,000 hours of Twin Cessna time, I’ve been to the big-name training facilities in the past.  When you buy your Citation or Gulfstream, they are likely a good choice. Not so much for piston twins.  Their simulators are inferior. They are likely to place you with a young low-time pilot, with no experience with your aircraft.  During my last experience at brand X, I needed to help the instructor understand systems.

By Comparison Aircraft Simulator Training is hands down the best in the country! Best Simulators, best instructors.  Rick McGuire is super sharp on systems and provides outstanding tips that help make our flying safer, help reduce maintenance cost, and get better utilization out of our aircraft. The entire team are pros. They care about the student and want to make sure they get the training they need.  Their loss of engine procedure is superior to any I’ve seen.  Others make it too complicated.  At 200’ you don’t have time for a multistep process.

I just finished my three day initial training for the 340 Cessna and it was absolutely fantastic!! The classroom was very informative and eye opening! What ever you think you know about a twin Cessna is just the tip of the iceberg compared to what you will learn. You are taught how to really handle engine failures, land safely and use the airplane again. Maintenance, troubleshooting, warning signs of problems as they are starting happen so you can avoid a serious situation.

The instructors are very, very good. They are not intimidating or condescending but teach you how to be a better, safer pilot! My instructor (Lane) really coached me and boosted my confidence level and when I left training I had no doubts that my flight skills had improved.

If you have a twin Cessna (Or any light twin for that matter) do yourself, your passengers and your airplane a huge favor by going to Aircraft Simulator Training in Burnet, Texas. It could very well SAVE YOUR LIFE!

My first 300 series initial course for insurance criteria was a big success. Shout out to Rick and Chuck for a smooth transition after many years away from twin piston flying. Appreciated the flexibility in ‘meeting me where I was’ in terms of experience and currency, focusing on what I was needing improvement rather than a ‘standand, one size fits all’. Will be back for recurrent in a year!

Just completed my initial training in a B200 King Air at AST in Georgetown, Texas. With over 30 years of multiple type ratings and countless recurrent under my belt I have to say that the level of professionalism knowledge and materials supplied by AST are second to none. Gary and Jim bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table that solidify the training experience. In addition to the FAA approved flight sim withe G1000 avionics suite, this made for a smooth transition into our newly acquired B200 with the NXI. Jim and Gary also have great connections with several avionics and maintenance facilities on the field to answer any and all technical questions that could arise or for demonstration purposes to see first-hand where and how these systems operate. Highly recommend AST and look forward to seeing them again next year.

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