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US University Southern Illinois University Carbondale to Support Flight Training Activities for People with Physical Disabilities

The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Aviation recently entered into a partnership with Able Flight, an aviation nonprofit for people with physical disabilities to receive intensive flight training from SIU Aviation instructors starting in late May 2024. The agreement continues the university’s longstanding commitment to providing accessibility for people with disabilities.

Reporters, photographers and news crews met with SIU officials and Charles Stites, the executive director of Able Flight, on Friday, March 29, at the Glenn Poshard Transportation Education Center at the Southern Illinois Airport to discuss the unique program that makes it possible for people with physical disabilities to become licensed pilots.

The five student pilots who have received Able Flight Scholarships to learn to fly at SIU will train in the new specially adapted Vashon Ranger Light Sport Aircraft, which arrived on March 28, with formal training on the aircraft for SIU aviation faculty, which began on the following day. The special controls to be used on the planes will be installed in late April before the students arrive in May.

Among SIU officials present were Robert D. Morgan, dean, College of Health and Human Sciences; Matthew Giblin, interim director, School of Aviation, and Steven Goetz, chief flight instructor and associate professor in the SIU Aviation program. Stites founded the incorporated nonprofit Able Flight in 2006.

Source: Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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Virtual Reality Pilot Training Solution Provider Visionary Training Resources Has Donates to Breaking Down Barriers

Visionary Training Resources (VTR) CEO Evey Cormican has pledged a generous donation to Breaking Down Barriers (BDB). Aligned with BDB’s mission to enhance aviation outreach and awareness by introducing aviation concepts to K-12 students in the Dallas metroplex, VTR is providing two Virtual Reality (VR) flight deck headsets. With these headsets, BDB can offer students an immersive experience in a flight deck and demonstrate common procedures that airline pilots employ to ensure safe flight operations.

“The ability for BDB to leverage VTR’s technology and introduce an airplane flight deck into the classroom is a tremendous opportunity and fosters the level of aviation engagement we want to bring to youth. It offers each student an aviation experience that has the potential to broaden their horizons,” said Dana Donati, CEO of BDB.

By introducing students to flight training at an early stage, this partnership will lower perceived barriers into a growing career field for the coming decades. Using VTR headsets will allow these individuals to experience next generation training devices, while providing the students with a foundational knowledge of VR flight education.

“I am so enthusiastic about teaming up with BDB to expand job exploration for K-12 students,” said Evey Cormican, CEO of VTR. Evey found her own aviation career path through a junior high school journalism assignment.

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Aviation Distance Learning Provider, CPaT, Announces New Contract with US Regional Operator Republic Airways

CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, announced they have been awarded a new contract with U.S. regional carrier Republic Airways. Under this agreement, CPaT will be providing Republic Airways with their Pilot Aircraft Systems, General Subjects, and Procedural Trainers, including the FMS Skills Trainer and 3D Cockpit Trainer, tailored specifically for Republic’s Embraer 175 fleet. Additionally, Republic Airways will be equipped with CPaT Invent, empowering them to quickly update and modify content as needed for their training curriculum.

“CPaT is excited to partner with Republic Airways to provide their esteemed airline pilots with our innovative and immersive training courseware,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “This collaboration highlights Republic’s dedication to delivering superior training experiences for their flight crews.”

“Republic is excited to partner with CPaT to further our ability to deliver highly customized, world class training to our pilots and dispatchers,” Andrew Petry, Director of Flight Training, shared.

Republic Airways is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About CPaT

CPaT Global, LLC (CPaT) is the market leader in distance learning for the aviation industry. CPaT delivers software-as-a-service applications to more than 350 global aviation customers, serving 100,000+ individual training users each year. CPaT pioneered the use of distance learning in aviation training 30 years ago and has built on that legacy to offer new and imaginative training solutions that are practical, forward-looking, and invaluable. CPaT transforms aviation instruction by providing smart training solutions, with in-depth content and interactive courseware spanning aircraft systems, general subjects, and operational procedures.

About Republic Airways

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.

For more information, please visit www.rjet.com.

Source: CPaT Global
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