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5 FTDs Successfully Delivered by Flight Simulator Manufacturer U-Wing Simulation and Certified by the CAAC

China – U-Wing Simulation successfully delivered 5 flight training devices to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (hereinafter referred to as “CAFCU”).

  • Among the 4 Cessna C172S FTDs, 2 are deployed at the Mianyang branch
  • With 1 each at the Xinjin branch and the Flight Technology College.
  • Additionally, 1 CirrusSR20 FTD has been deployed at the Luoyang branch.
  • All devices have passed the Level 5 certification by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) under CCAR-60-R1 and is now officially in operation.

The successful delivery of this project marks a significant recognition of U-Wing Simulation’s technical strength and product quality in the flight training device sector by the authoritative institutions of the Chinese civil aviation industry.

The delivered C172S FTDs and SR20 FTDs are independently developed and manufactured by U-Wing Simulation, utilizing advanced simulation technology with a 1:1 simulated cockpit. They perfectly replicate all flight and operational characteristics of different aircraft types and feature high fidelity, reliability, and low total life–cycle costs. Both devices utilize the ViSYS high-definition visual system, leveraging cutting-edge large-scale modeling technology to provide a realistic flight environment tailored to general aviation low-altitude visual flight rules. Furthermore, both are equipped with a closed-loop control loading system that enhances the realistic feedback during training, significantly increasing the immersion for trainees and providing excellent support for flight training.

These 5 devices will offer CAFCU students top-notch training conditions and flight experiences, injecting new energy into the flight training programs at various branches, and further enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the university’s flight training. In the future, U-Wing Simulation will continue to focus on technological innovation and collaborate with more industry-leading partners to provide users with globally competitive flight training devices and training solutions.

Source: U-Wing Simulation
Photo Credit: U-Wing Simulation

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US Aviation Training Group, Epic Flight Academy, Receives 2024 Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame Award

Lexington, KY – On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Kentucky Aviation Hall of Fame presented Epic Flight Academy with the 2024 Aviation Achievement Award for the opening of Epic’s new aircraft mechanic school at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport located in Erlanger, KY. The Aviation Museum of Kentucky hosted the gala event. Kentucky Department of Aviation Deputy Commissioner Brad Schwandt presented the award to Epic founder and CEO Danny Perna.

In making the presentation, Schwandt described the shortage of FAA-certified aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) around the country. He shared there are currently 54 students attending Epic’s Kentucky aviation school and added, “The current output from aviation maintenance training facilities like Epic’s is falling about 30% short of what is needed to meet the demand. In other words, help us spread the word that Epic Flight Academy is open for business at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and ready to train the next generation of FAA-certified mechanics. The school can accommodate 250 students, so there is capacity to welcome more.”

Perna, who began his career as an aircraft mechanic, acknowledged the encouragement of FEAM Aero to establish the school there and his first meeting with CVG Airport CEO Candace McGraw. He explained how these positive events led to the school’s opening just one year after breaking ground. Perna thanked the state of Kentucky for its hospitality. He also thanked the CVG Workforce Development program for bringing student tours to the facility on a regular basis. The event featured a video about Epic’s pathway to the new Kentucky aviation school.

Epic’s FAA-certified aircraft mechanic program takes 19 months to complete. The next class begins on December 9, 2024. Epic Flight Academy is based in New Smyrna Beach, FL and has been in operation since 1999.

Source: Epic Flight Academy
Photo Credit: Mark Mahan Multimedia

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Air Force New Trainer Jet on Track for 2027 Operational Capability Amid Delays

USA – The U.S. Air Force’s next-generation training program for pilots, centered on the new Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk, has achieved multiple development milestones despite a schedule running three years behind. The Air Force now targets initial operational capability by 2027, with several advancements in both the aircraft and its ground-based training systems expected to further optimize pilot training efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

  • Boeing and Saab recently delivered three T-7A aircraft to support the Air Force’s flight test program, slated for completion by late 2025.
  • The T-7A training ecosystem features an integrated ground-based training system (GBTS), designed by Boeing, and equipped with cutting-edge LVC (live-virtual-constructive) simulation technology.
  • This system connects training devices and aircraft in real-time, enabling a high-fidelity, “as-real-as-it-gets” training experience through 8K high-resolution projectors, embedded training, and modular open architecture.
  • Boeing’s suite of devices, developed with Advanced Simulation Technology’s Voisus product, supports training from entry-level flight through advanced fighter maneuvers, helping pilots practice complex scenarios on the ground to reduce in-air training time and costs.
  • The Air Force plans to advance these systems further by incorporating augmented, virtual, and mixed reality training for future missions, with updates deployed across both training devices and aircraft through a centralized software update system.
  • Future upgrades for the T-7A training program will include a dedicated suite of maintenance training systems, with a contract expected in early 2025.

Statements:

  • “With the architecture we have, we can quickly field enhancements… future mission sets can be incorporated rapidly,” said Mike Foust, Boeing’s Director of T-7 Training and Product Support.
  • “You could have everybody airborne at the same time… [embedded training] gives the pilots the flexibility for training in the air, on the ground, or with a mix of both,” said Col. Robert Volesky, T-7 Division Chief at the Air Force.
  • “The T-38 fleet is getting costly to maintain… we want to give our Air Force pilots a safer aircraft to be trained in,” Volesky added.

Source: US Air Force, Boeing and ASTi

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New Batch of AeroGuard Airline Cadets Begin Ground School in 2024

Phoenix, United States headquartered global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States, has welcomed Batch 04 of Air India cadets, who have officially begun their ground school journey. The program, conducted in collaboration with Air India Training Academy and the ThePilot.in.

Source: AeroGuard India Flight Training Center
Photo Credit: AeroGuard India Flight Training Center

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