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Students train using the same simulation software and equipment found in operational ATC facilities nationwide. The lab builds technical proficiency, communication skills and operational confidence.

This lab features simulation software capable of mimicking the exact aircraft performance and characteristics found in real-life flight. Metacraft SimSuite, the ATC simulation training software located in the ATC Lab, is an exact replica of the software and technology used in real ATC facilities around the country.

Being able to operate eight radar controllers and six tower controllers simultaneously with instructor stations adjacent to each controller station, ATC students get one-on-one instruction and attention through each course taken in the lab.

The lab features equipment such as keyboards, trackballs and headset adapters identical to the equipment found in the field. Students can be trained on tower, terminal and en route operations, and the Tower Cab simulator is a 180-degree simulation capable of running any airport in the world.

The Air Traffic Control Lab is a unique platform for a variety of research projects. Recently, the lab has hosted linguistics, psychology and cybersecurity student-led research projects.

Equipment

• Metacraft SimSuite ATC simulation software
• 28 Double-monitor pilot workstations
• 8 Triple-monitor radar controller workstations
• 8 Double-monitor radar instructor workstations
• 3 Seven-monitor tower controller workstations
• 3 Double-monitor tower instructor workstations
• Elo and Unytouch touchscreen monitors
• Cortron Trackballs
• Cortron ERAM keyboard
• STARS replica keyboard
• Plantronics Quick Disconnect headset adapters
• Push-to-talk Quick Disconnect headset adapters
• Microphone engaging foot pedals
• Overhead RGB lights to reduce screen glare
• Direct connectivity to Embry-Riddle Virtual Airspace (ERVA2) server
• Airport model tabletops
• 180-degree interactive ATC Tower Cab