• 180 HP Fuel Injected Engine
• Garmin 530 WAAS
• 2 Garmin GI 275s
• 2 Axis Autopilot
• Digital Clock
• Rosen Sun Shades
• Dual USB Charging Ports
• ADS-B OUT
• 4 place Intercom
• Dual LED Landing Lights

• Garmin GTN650 touch screen IFR WAAS GPS
• Garmin GDL-88 with Garmin Flight Stream 210 ADS-B IN/OUT
• Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
• Garmin SL30 NAV/COM
• Garmin GTX327 Transponder
• Dual ILS/GS
• 2 Garmin G5’s
• Garmin GFC 500 2 Axis Autopilot with electric trim
• Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM
• 4 Place Intercom with MP3 plug
• FAA TSO panel mounted USB charging plugs
• Rosen Sunshields
• Sportsmen STOL kit with polished leading edge for reduced stall speeds
• Polished cruise prop and spinner
• PowerFlow Exhaust for increased power and reduced fuel burn
• JPI EDM-730 with fuel flow tied to GTN650
• LED landing and Taxi lights
• New Interior!!

• 160 HP Engine STC
• Garmin 530W
• Garmin Aera 660
• Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
• Garmin GAD 13
• 2 Garmin G5’s
• Garmin GFC 500 2 Axis Autopilot with electric trim
• Garmin GNC 255A NAV/COM
• Garmin GTX 345 Transponder with ADS-B IN/OUT
• 4 place Intercom
• LED Landing Light

REDBIRD FMX, FAA Approved AATD Simulator

We have 2 aircraft configurations available.  Cessna 172 with a Garmin 530 and 430 GPS, KAP140 autopilot.  This rents for $65/hr plus CFI  and we have a Cessna 206 G-1000 with Garmin integrated autopilot that rents for $85/hr plus CFI.

Uses for Redbird

• The instrument proficiency check (IPC)
• Instrument rated pilots can stay instrument current.  You can use the redbird FMX for your FAA mandated instrument currency requirements.
• For basic training maneuvers such as stalls, turns around a point, slow flight, GPS training, Autopilot training, G-1000 training and VOR tracking.
• Spin Training
• Emergency procedures: What is it like to fly with a pitot static system failure, vacuum pump failure, heavy turbulence and thunderstorms?  The list is endless.  This can all be done in the safety of the Redbird.
• IFR training.  You can fly an approach into any airport in the world.  You can fly in any weather conditions as well.
• You can practice a flight to a new destination.  What better way to get practice before flying into the LAX class B corridors?

This is just a short list of things you can do in the Redbird.  We do require a checkout before you can fly solo in the Redbird.

Redbird Simulator Abnormal / Emergency Procedures

Redbird simulator abnormal / emergency procedures training is available at Bakersfield Flying Club. Polish your single pilot CRM skills by practicing scenario based abnormal / emergency events utilizing the Club’s Redbird simulator. When faced with scenarios ranging from “Door Opening During Takeoff Roll” to “Engine Fire in Flight”, how would you respond? This syllabus, developed by CFI and former BFC President William Woodbury, includes eight scenarios that include takeoff emergencies, power failure scenarios and emergencies under IMC. Take advantage of the reduced $25 / hour rate for Redbird rental to improve your response to aircraft emergencies. Each event will be introduced, practiced and debriefed. Schedule a training session by sending an email hulljamesc@aol.com or call Jim Hull at (310) 902-3860.