KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — A new flight simulator purchased by the University of Nebraska at Kearney will give students a chance to train in the fundamentals of aviation in a safer and more affordable manner.

The $130,000 simulator will allow the aviation program’s 60 students to attempt more maneuvers in a shorter amount of time than in a real aircraft. Flight instructor Holly Michael says students will be able to attempt 8-10 maneuvers per hour in a simulator, rather than 4-5 in a real plane.

Students also will be able to practice emergence maneuvers otherwise dangerous to attempt in the real world, Michael says.

Training in the new flight simulator is expected to cost $60 an hour. By contrast, Michael says training in a real aircraft costs more than $145 an hour.