FLEET, SIMULATORS
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LABORATORY
& FLIGHT LINE
Excellence Takes Flight The Flight Department is committed to safety, excellence and professionalism within the flight training community and beyond. Operating from two independent parking and dispatch facilities at the Prescott Regional Airport, we ensure a streamlined and secure flight environment for our students. As of summer 2025, we have a new, state-of-the-art ramp and dispatch operation that further enhance our training capabilities. Our diverse fleet of 80 aircraft, including Cessna 172s and Diamond DA42 NGs, combined with expert instructors, provides students with the comprehensive training necessary to achieve their certifications and emerge as skilled, safety-conscious pilots. Additionally, the Prescott Campus also trains students on cutting-edge flight simulators, enhancing their skills in a controlled environment where they can practice emergency scenarios, navigate complex flight operations and gain invaluable experience without the pressures of real-world flying.
Ensure Smooth Operations Students majoring or minoring in Air Traffic Management have the
opportunity to immerse themselves in the cutting-edge Air Traffic Control (ATC) Laboratory, where they can take up to six upper-level lab courses. Equipped with Metacraft SimSuite — the same high- tech simulation software used in real ATC facilities — this lab replicates the dynamic world of air traffic control with real-world accuracy. Here, aspiring air traffic controllers can operate up to four radar and two tower positions simultaneously, receiving personalized instruction from experienced instructors in the lab. With state-of-the-art gear like custom mechanical keyboards and realistic headset adapters, students gain hands- on experience in Tower, Terminal and En Route operations. The excitement culminates in a capstone project, where ATC students collaborate with peers in aeronautical science, managing simulated commercial flights and ensuring safe and smooth operations.
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