Questions.
About computers, licences, the trial, the portfolio and privacy.
Which computers does it run on?
Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Older or slower PCs can switch to Lite mode, with lighter graphics.
How does the licence work?
Each licence is for one computer. The simulator checks it online at start and every 30 minutes, and keeps working for up to 14 days without a connection.
What does the free trial include?
Three days on one computer with every training area and final test. Each account can take the trial once.
How do I pay?
Create a PilotBase account, choose 1 month or 1 year, and pay there. The licence key is issued as soon as the payment goes through.
Which controllers can I fly with?
A USB RC transmitter or a transmitter on a USB simulator cable, a gamepad, or the keyboard. Each is set up once in Settings, Controls. The list is on the Supported controllers page.
How are students scored?
Every step of a lesson is measured against its tolerance. Flights replay from any camera, and reports export as PDF.
What leaves the computer?
Only flight summaries of students go to your centre’s account, where only your centre’s people see them. Recordings stay on the computer.
What is a Pilot ID?
A permanent number like PB-2026-000125. It keeps every simulator session in one logbook, at every training centre, for life.
Who sees my training record?
You, and each centre for the sessions flown there. A portfolio link shows only what you choose, never your phone or e-mail, and you can stop sharing at any time.
Are simulator hours flight hours?
No. Simulator hours are training records, not aircraft flight hours.
We are replacing a computer. What happens to its licence?
The centre’s owner or Accountable Manager asks for the computer to be replaced in the PilotBase account.