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Norway-based Flight School’s A320 Simnest Simulator Receives Qualification from Civil Aviation Authority

Norway-based pilot training organisation Redflight Aviation is thrilled to announce that its Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator has successfully passed the rigorous qualification process of the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. This achievement not only means that future pilots in Norway will now benefit from Redflight’s top-notch simulator, but it also adds another member to Simnest’s pool of simulators qualified without any findings.

In February 2024 Redflight placed the order for the high-fidelity device and also purchased Simnest’s FSTD Operator Document Package and APS MCC Training Manual.

Redflight Aviation’s Mathias Slåttøy, the former student of Simnest Aviation’s pilot training organization, Simnest Pilot Academy, had a first-hand and in-depth experience with Simnest Aviation’s flagship product, the Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator. “Mathias was highly satisfied with the Simnest simulators he trained on as a cadet. We received a lot of positive feedback from him about the device, which led us to contact Simnest Aviation first when making our purchase. The initial discussions were very positive, the site constraints were quickly addressed, and the excellent price/performance ratio confirmed our initial impressions. As a result, we signed the contract with Simnest Aviation without hesitation,” said Oddbjørn Steinar Brungot, the responsible manager at Redflight Aviation, about the background to the decision.

The qualification marks Simnest’s entrance into another country. “We have a special connection to Scandinavia, as we installed our very first Simnest A320 FNPT II MCC simulator in Denmark, which is a part of this region. So, in addition to Redflight Aviation being our first customer in Norway, this tie also adds to the significance of our agreement,” added Miklós Kacsó, CEO of Simnest Aviation.

About Redflight Aviation

Redflight Aviation was started in 2017 under a different name with intention of being an aircraft rental company. As demand grew it soon shifted its idea into becoming a “one stop shop” for flight training services, being able to care for all kinds of pilot training. Today the company keeps moving forward under the same idea, to provide any kind of training from basic flying and taildraggers all the way up to APS MCC, and hope to be delivering these service from spring 2024. The company has 5 aircraft stretching from the all-electric Pipistel Velis, up to the Piper M350 and Piper Seneca. And now also the Simnest A320 FNTP II MCC Simulator.

About Simnest Aviation

Simnest Aviation is a major player in the market for fixed base FSTD manufacturers. They have 20 A320- based simulators operating across 8 European countries, and their FMGS software is also used in North America and Asia. Their flagship product, the Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator is designed to be type representative of the real Airbus A320, which provides a real airliner environment for the cadets. All this, hand in hand with the APS MCC training facility, means a straight path for students from aviation training organizations to commercial airlines. The in-house developed operating software of Simnest makes the work of head of trainings and instructors much easier, as it makes the simulator as easy to operate as a smartphone, without the need for technical staff.

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Belgian Flight School Places 2024 Upgrade Order for A320 Simnest Aviation Simulator

Skywings Flight Training, a flight school based in Antwerp, Belgium, has irdered an upgrade from Simnest Aviation for its Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator. The academy, known for producing the highest number of airline pilots in the country, is now in its fifth year of using the Simnest simulator as a core component of their training infrastructure.

Recently, Skywings signed a contract with Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group, making them the dedicated training provider for the airline’s ab-initio MPL pilot cadet program starting this autumn. To further elevate the fidelity of their simulator, Skywings has ordered an upgrade from Simnest Aviation, integrating several A320 OEM parts. These upgrades include a functional thrust panel, trim wheels, gravity gear extension, engine switch panel, speed brake panel, and flaps panel, complementing the existing OEM sidesticks and seats.

This enhancement will be completed over the summer of 2024, ensuring that the first cadets of the Brussels Airlines’ program will benefit from the upgraded, high-fidelity training equipment.

Skywings Flight Training has been using the Simnest A320 FNPT II APS MCC simulator for 5 years.

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer WBFT Announces Multiple Customer Milestones in June 2024

Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology (WBFT) team highlighted an active June 2024 with clients:

  • WBFT team oversaw the successful completion of the Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with Czech flight training group F AIR. The Boeing 737-800 FNPT II + MCC simulator is now ready for training. In addition to the B737NG and A320 FNPTII simulators, WBFT is also preparing to deliver two P2006 FNPTII simulators to F AIR Ltd. in the future.
  • WBFT announced its collaboration with Hong Kong City University, supporting Airbus A320 pilot student training and maintenance engineer training.

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Aircraft Manufacturer Owned Flight Training Organisation Provides 2024 Fleet Overview

France based Airbus owned flight training organization Airbus Flight Academy Europe has provide an overview of its training fleet of 15 aircraft. Below is an overview of the aircraft utilized in the academy’s training programs:

  • Elixir Aircraft Elixir: Recently added to the fleet, this aircraft is 50% more fuel-efficient than most currently certified machines. With its innovative OneShot technology, the Elixir is lighter and capable of carrying more weight. The Rotax engine ensures reduced noise levels. This aircraft is primarily used for the core phase and VFR phase of cadet training.
  • Cirrus SR20: This light, four-seater aircraft is employed by flight instructors for instrument flight training on single-engine aircraft, providing nearly 50 hours of training as part of the ab-initio program.
  • Diamond Aircraft DA42: A twin-engine, four-seat aircraft, each engine producing 170 horsepower. The cockpit of the DA42 closely resembles that of an airliner, making it ideal for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and instrument flight training phases on twin-engine aircraft.
  • H3 Grob Aircraft SE Grob G 120: These aerobatic-certified two-seaters are utilized for Upset Prevention Recovery Training (UPRT) during the VFR phase. This training allows cadets to experience and manage specific and unusual flying situations.

Additionally, the academy features two ALSIM AL42 FNPTII simulators, which are integral to the cadet training process.

In February 2024 Jean Longobardi officially stepped down as the President of Airbus Flight Academy Europe and shared the significant milestones under his leadership?

  • establishment of a flight school in 2019 under the high patronage of World Wide ATO of Airbus Commercial
  • expanded the academy’s presence to 5 air bases and naval air bases, with the school for airline and military pilots now located in Angoulême-Champniers.
  • Academy’s fleet grew with the addition of 15 new aircraft, set to increase to 18 soon, including the latest environmentally friendly Elixir. This modern configuration aims to reduce the environmental footprint of pilot training courses while maintaining high educational standards.

Source: Airbus Flight Academy Europe
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