Simulators

What Is a Simulator in IPL?

In IPL, a Simulator represents a specific training device you have used, identified by its Simulator ID.

Simulators are used when logging simulator sessions, ensuring consistent tracking of:

• Simulator time

• Session history

• Aircraft type emulation

• Qualification and statistics

Unlike many logbook systems, IPL treats simulators as first-class database entries, just like Aircraft, People, and Places

Accessing the Simulators List

You can access the Simulators module from:

More → Simulators

This opens the My Simulators list, where all simulators in your personal database are displayed.

How the Simulators List Is Organized

Like other IPL database modules, the simulator list is structured for fast selection:

• Recent

  Simulators you have interacted with recently

• Favorites

  Simulators marked as favorites for quicker access

• Alphabetical Sections

  All other simulators are grouped alphabetically based on the first letter of the Simulator ID

Each simulator entry in the list displays:

• A picture on the left, if one is set

  (or the first letter of the Simulator ID if no picture is available)

• The Simulator ID as the title

• A subtitle in the format:

Simulator Type – AircraftType1, AircraftType2…

Where AircraftType1, AircraftType2, etc. are the ICAO codes of the aircraft types supported by this simulator.

Example:

AIRBUS123

FFS Level D – A318, A319, A320

📸 Screenshot suggestion: My Simulators list showing Recent, Favorites, and alphabetical grouping

Adding a New Simulator

To create a simulator:

1. Open the Simulators list

2. Tap the + button

3. Fill in the simulator form

4. Tap Save to confirm creation

New simulators are not saved automatically until you press Save.

Once created:

• Future edits are auto-saved

• The Save button is replaced by a Favorite (❤️) button in the detail view

Simulator Fields

When creating or editing a simulator, the following fields are available:

• Simulator ID (required)

  The unique identifier of the device

  This is the only mandatory field

• Operator

  Selected from the People module

  Useful for airline or training center ownership

• Owner

  Selected from the People module

• Place

  Selected from the Places module

  Indicates where the simulator is located

• Notes

  Any additional remarks about the device

Simulator Type

Each simulator must also have a Type, selected from an official qualification list, such as:

• FFS (Full Flight Simulator)

• FTD (Flight Training Device)

• FNPT (Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer)

• And other certified categories

This field describes the simulator’s regulatory level and training capability.

📸 Screenshot suggestion: Simulator type selection list (FFS / FTD / FNPT…)

Supported Aircraft Types

Each simulator includes a list of supported Aircraft Types.

This field can contain:

• No aircraft type (generic simulator)

• One aircraft type

• Multiple aircraft types

Aircraft types are selected from your Aircraft Types database.

Why a List Instead of a Single Type?

IPL makes a clear distinction between:

• The simulator qualification type (FFS, FTD, FNPT…)

• The aircraft model(s) that the simulator can emulate

This is important because:

• Some simulators are generic and do not replicate a specific aircraft type

• Some simulators can emulate multiple aircraft variants

  (for example, several Airbus family aircraft share the same cockpit)

For this reason, the supported aircraft types field is designed as a flexible list, which may also remain empty.

Statistics for a Simulator

In the detail view of an existing simulator, IPL displays a summary bar below the picture.

This bar shows:

• Total simulator hours logged

• Number of simulator sessions performed

Tapping this summary opens a dedicated screen with:

• A list of logbook simulator entries on this device

• A map of simulator locations (when available)

• Controls to adjust the displayed time period (All Time, Year, Month, Custom)

📸 Screenshot suggestion: Simulator statistics screen with entry list and map

Default Simulator

A simulator can be marked as your Default Simulator using the Set as default switch.

Rules:

• Only one simulator can be the default at a time

• When enabled, that simulator is automatically pre-selected in new simulator logbook entries

Using Simulators Throughout IPL

Just like Aircraft, People, and Places, simulators can be:

• Selected or created on the fly whenever required

• Stored in your personal simulator database for consistent reuse

Once created, a simulator becomes a permanent part of your logbook ecosystem, fully independent and available across the app.

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