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Sydney Flight College Welcomes 8 Pilots for February 2025 Flight Instructor Cohort

Australia – flight training group Sydney Flight College (SFC) has welcomed its February 2025 Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) Cohort of 8 pilots, marking the start of an intensive training program designed to develop the next generation of flight instructors.

Sydney Flight College had its largest student intake to date in February with 35 new students having relocated to Tamworth from Sydney, regional New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.

The flight training group operates a fleet of 22 aircraft.

Source: Sydney Flight College
Photo Credit: Sydney Flight College

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New Zealand’s iSim Integrates ORCA Force Feedback in Hawker 800 Simulator

New Zealand – iSim Ltd, a New Zealand-based manufacturer of next-generation flight simulators, has successfully developed a custom control loading system for a Hawker 800 business jet simulator. Utilizing Iris Dynamics’ ORCATM Series Smart Linear Motors, iSim has enhanced flight control realism by integrating advanced force feedback technology into its training platform.

  • iSim designed the custom control loading system to provide realistic force feedback, replicating real-world flight control forces.
  • The project utilized the ORCA-6-24V Linear Actuator, offering precise, smooth, and backdrivable force feedback.
  • Traditional control loading systems required complex gear trains, load cells, and servo motors, making integration costly and time-consuming. ORCA motors provided a more efficient solution.
  • The integration of ORCA motors streamlined the development process, reducing wiring complexity and eliminating the need for multiple external components.
  • ORCA motors operate at just 20 dB, ensuring a quiet training environment without distracting simulator noise.
  • The system is fully customizable, allowing adjustable stiffness, damping, and autopilot-driven movements to enhance simulation accuracy.

About iSim Ltd
iSim Ltd is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of advanced flight simulators, specializing in custom Flight Training Devices for various aircraft and helicopter types. The company focuses on integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance pilot training realism.

About Iris Dynamics
Iris Dynamics is a developer of smart linear motor solutions, providing advanced motion control technology for aviation, simulation, and industrial applications. Their ORCA Series motors are designed for precision force feedback in high-fidelity training systems.

Source: Iris Dynamics
Photo Credit: Iris Dynamics

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43 Air School Celebrates February 2025 Pilot Graduates

Port Alfred, South Africa – 43 Air School has celebrated the graduation of 10 pilots in February 2025. This follow’s the large recent intake of  over 38 new aspiring aviators in January 2025. The pilot training organisation is the largest on the African continent and is growing its flight training operations including expanding its flight instructor team.

In 2025 it has announced job openings for flight instructors with a competitive sign-on bonus of R50,000 to R80,000 (approx. USD $2.7-4.4k). The recruitment drive aims to attract experienced instructors to support the academy’s expanding pilot training operations.

  • Flight instructors selected for the role will receive a sign-on bonus ranging from R50,000 to R80,000, subject to terms and conditions.
  • 43 Air School will provide relocation assistance

Source: 43 Air School

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Installs Devices in Türkiye and Sweden in March 2025

Global – Flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM has completed the installation of two new simulators in Sweden and Türkiye.

  • At Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (Türkiye), ALSIM delivered the AL172 simulator, a high-fidelity replica of the Cessna 172SP Skyhawk, designed to enhance pilot training for general aviation and initial flight training programs.
  • At Lund University School of Aviation (Sweden), ALSIM installed the Airliner, a hybrid simulator capable of replicating multiple aircraft models, including the Boeing 737 MAX, Airbus A320, A220, Embraer E190-E2, and SSJ100.

Source: ALSIM

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Global Pilot Training Group Simaero’s New Airbus A350 FFS Achieves EASA Certification

Paris, France – Simaero, a global provider of aviation training and flight simulator engineering solutions, new Airbus A350 full flight simulator has received EASA certification. The event officially launches training operations at Simaero’s second facility near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • The CAE 7000XR A350 simulator provides highly realistic training for airlines and pilots operating one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in commercial aviation.
  • The simulator is now fully operational, with first customers already training on the device.

Source: Simaero

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