Redbird MCX Full Motion Flight Simulator in Long Beach, CA | Aces High Aviation
Train smarter, safer, and more affordably with our FAA-approved Redbird MCX full-motion flight simulator. Located in Long Beach, California, Aces High Aviation offers immersive, scenario-based simulator sessions for Private Pilot, Instrument, and Commercial training.
đĄ Benefits of Our Full Motion Flight Simulator
- Train year-round â no weather cancellations or maintenance delays.
- Reduce training costs â log hours at a lower rate than aircraft rental.
- Reinforce safety â safely practice emergencies, instrument failures, and lost comms.
- Flexible configurations â switch between analog and G1000 glass cockpit setups.
- Perfect for procedures â rehearse holds and missed approaches.
đ FAA-Approved Training Credit
- Private Pilot License (PPL): Log up to 2.5 hours of simulator time.
- Instrument Rating (IR): Log up to 20 hours +.
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL): Log up to 50 hours toward the 250-hour total time.
To receive FAA credit, simulator hours must be logged with an authorized flight instructor. Ask us how to maximize your loggable time.
đ˛ Redbird MCX Rental Rates
| Simulator Rental | $85 per hour |
| Instructor Fee | $85 per hour (optional for solo currency or required for loggable hours) |
Solo simulator sessions are available for current pilots maintaining IFR currency or refining procedures. Instructor-led training required for FAA-approved loggable time.
đ 24/7 Access & Self-Scheduling
Once approved, you'll receive secure access to the simulator and be able to schedule your own sessions 24/7 using our online scheduling platform â no phone call or staff coordination required. This is perfect for early-morning sessions, late-night currency flights, or anytime flexibility.
đ Book a Session in Our Long Beach Simulator
Ready to start training in our Redbird MCX? Schedule your simulator time today â same-day and short-notice bookings often available.
- Phone: (562) 726-3719
- Email: admin@aceshighaviation.com
- Location: Long Beach Airport (KLGB), Daugherty Field â Hangar Aces High Aviation
âď¸ Redbird MCX Full Motion Simulator | FAA Certified | Available for PPL, IR, CPL | G1000 & Analog Panels | Long Beach Flight School
Instrument currency requirements
To act as the PIC under IFR or in weather conditions less than VFR, you must be current on instrument. This applies to both solo flights or those with passengers.
(1) Use of an airplane, powered-lift, helicopter, or airship for maintaining instrument experience. Within the 6 calendar months preceding the month of the flight, that person performed and logged at least the following tasks and iterations in an airplane, powered-lift, helicopter, or airship, as appropriate, for the instrument rating privileges to be maintained in actual weather conditions, or under simulated conditions using a view-limiting device that involves having performed the following:
(i) Six instrument approaches.
(ii)Â Holding procedures and tasks.
(iii)Â Intercepting and tracking courses through the use of navigational electronic systems.
(2) Use of a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device for maintaining instrument experience. A pilot may accomplish the requirements in paragraph (c)(1) of this section in a full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device provided the device represents the category of aircraft for the instrument rating privileges to be maintained and the pilot performs the tasks and iterations in simulated instrument conditions. A person may complete the instrument experience in any combination of an aircraft, full flight simulator, flight training device, or aviation training device.