US Funding Solutions Provider Announces Partnerships with Flight Schools Including AeroGuard Flight Training Center

CU Student Choice, credit union service organization, representatives visted Phoenix, Arizona, United States to meet with two of the largest global flight training organisations, CAE and AeroGuard Flight Training Center. Both training organisations have partnered with APCU/Center Parc to help finance the next generation of pilots.

At the beginning of June 2024 global flight training group AeroGuard Flight Training Center, which operates a number of flight training bases in the United States has shared a new agreement with APCU/Center Parc Credit Union (APCU/Center Parc) to provide additional financial lending and support options for individuals pursuing their professional pilot careers.

About APCU/Center Parc Credit Union
At APCU/Center Parc, providing our members first-class service has always been our priority. We’re a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to helping hardworking people save money and prosper. For almost 100 years, we’ve stayed true to these beliefs. As Georgia’s oldest credit union, we’re proud of our tradition of service. Over the years, APCU/ Center Parc assets have grown from an initial investment of $2,505 to nearly $2.5 billion. Today, we’re one of the largest credit unions in the country. We’re proud to serve more than 105,000 members nationwide with a full complement of financial products and services designed to save them money.

About CU Student Choice

CU Student Choice is a credit union service organization (CUSO) that positions credit unions as leaders in education finance by offering a comprehensive solution that helps them deliver fair-value private education loans and corresponding financial education to students and families.

Source: Jillian Gajtka (CU Student Choice)
Photo Credit: AeroGuard Flight Training Center

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Portugal-based Pilot Training Organisation Becomes the Country’s First Certified APS/MCC Flight School

International Flight Academy’s (IFA), one of the leading flight training organisations based in Portugal, has announced that it is now offering Airline Pilot Standards/Multi-Crew Coordination (APS/MCC) training courses. IFA is currently the only flight school in Portugal to offer this advanced training

The APS/MCC program, regulated by EASA, offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to ensure a smooth transition for pilots. Unlike the unregulated Jet Orientation Course (JOC) and the traditional 20-hour MCC course, the APS/MCC program at IFA includes 42 hours of simulator training using an A320 simulator, and 86 hours of theoretical instruction. This extensive training covers A320 systems, MCC modules, advanced swept wing jet aircraft training, and airline operations scenarios.

Training is conducted using the recently certified FNPT II MCC simulator from Hungarian manufacturer Simnest.

Source: José Madeira (IFA)
Photo Credit: José Madeira (IFA)

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Turkish Flight Training Group AYJET to Increase Training Fleet to 45 Aircraft in 2024

One of Turkey’s largest pilot training organisations AYJET Flight School has shared its fleet expansion plan – growing its training infrastructure to 45 aircraft. The fleet consisting of 22 DA-20(SEP), 11 Sonaca S201(SEP), 5 DA-42(MEP), and 2 Zlin Z242L(SEP) Acrobatic aircraft with another 5 aircraft joining the fleet in 2025 including 4 DA-20 and 1 DA-42. In November 2023 AYJET Flight School also signed an order for one Diamond Aircraft DA42 FNPT II flight simulator.

To date, over 1600 of the over 1700 graduated pilots trained by AYJET Flight School have taken their places in the cockpit and started flying with airlines.

In December 2023 Turkish flight school AYJET shared that it had been awarded Best Flight School 2023 by the Jury of the Bluesky Awards.

Source: AYJET
Photo Credit: AYJET

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Global Pilot Training Group BAA Training Conducts Future Pilot Orientation Day in Multiple Indian Cities in June 2024

BAA Training, which operates full flight simulator training centers and flight schools around the world, has shared that it will hold multiple Future Pilot Orientation Day’s in a number of Indian cities in June 2024.

Future Pilot Orientation Day in Kolkata
Date: June 22th, 2024
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Address: The Park Hotel, 17, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata, WB 700016

Future Pilot Orientation Day in Lucknow
Date: June 29th, 2024
Time: 10AM – 5PM
Address: Radisson Lucknow City Center, 24, Cantonment Road, Lucknow, UP 226001

Learn the step-by-step process of becoming a commercial airline pilot from our experts at BAA Training India at the Orientation Day. Discover the advantages of our specially designed Indian pilot cadet program, a two-year journey that will prepare you for the First Officer’s seat. Find out why a full-scope package (ATPL Integrated + TR + Base training) will save you time and money.” shared BAA Training.

These aspiring pilots will undertake EASA theory and flight training in Europe as their first step. Following this, they will proceed to further training and conversion in India. Before returning to Europe to obtain a DGCA aligned type rating.

BAA Training has a dedicated facility in India to support aspiring pilots and its training center in Vietnam provided training to over 160 Indian pilots before the start of 2024.

Source: BAA Training

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New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy Takes Delivery of World’s First DA40 VR Immersive Training Device

United States headquartered flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations has shared that New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Diamond Aircraft DA40 VR Immersive Training Device (ITD).

Building on the success of the existing TCS Cessna 172 ITD at NZICPA, this innovative DA40 variant allows IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation Ltd) cadets to experience a revolutionary new approach to flight training. This technology provides a realistic and cost-effective way to gain familiarity with the flight environment before transitioning to actual aircraft. We’re confident the DA40 ITD will further enhance NZICPA’s industry-leading training program and empower IndiGo cadets on their journey to becoming skilled commercial pilots.” stated True Course Simulation.

True Course Simulations previously shared the advantages of the incorporation of its devices into training – flight training is a critical phase in the journey of aspiring pilots, and flight schools often encounter various challenges that can hinder their effectiveness. True Course Simulations, a pioneering company specializing in Virtual Reality (VR) flight training, offers innovative solutions to address these challenges, benefiting both students and flight schools alike.

Better Prepared Students
Flight schools want their students to be well-prepared for their flights. True Course Simulations achieves this by providing immersive VR training environments that allow students to practice and refine their skills in a safe and controlled setting. This ensures that students gain essential knowledge and confidence before they ever step into an actual aircraft.

Reduced Training Hours
Flight training can be expensive and time-consuming. True Course Simulations helps students achieve their licenses more efficiently by offering realistic VR scenarios that allow for repeated practice without the limitations of aircraft availability or weather conditions. This can significantly reduce the number of flight hours required for certification.

Shortage of Instructors and High Student Ratios
With VR training, flight schools can alleviate the burden of instructor shortages and high student-to-instructor ratios. Virtual instructors can guide multiple students simultaneously, offering personalized feedback and guidance, thereby improving the learning experience and ensuring more efficient progress.

Weather, Maintenance, and Instructor Availability
Aircraft downtime due to weather, maintenance, or instructor unavailability can disrupt training schedules. True Course Simulations mitigates these issues by offering consistent access to training scenarios regardless of external factors. This continuity ensures that students can maintain a steady learning pace.

Remedial Training
For students who require extra training or remediation, True Course Simulations provides an ideal platform. Students can revisit challenging scenarios, practice emergency procedures, and improve specific skills until they reach proficiency, all within a controlled and supportive VR environment.

Eliminating Gaps Between Flights
The gaps between flights, caused by various factors, can hinder student progress. With VR training, students can continue their learning and skill development during these downtime periods, ensuring that they stay engaged and retain what they’ve learned.

Emergency Training
True Course Simulations allows flight schools to simulate emergencies in a safe and controlled environment. Students can practice responding to critical situations, honing their decision-making skills and improving their ability to handle emergencies during actual flights.

Cost Reduction
The cost of flight training can be a barrier to aspiring pilots. VR training reduces costs associated with fuel, aircraft maintenance, and instructor fees. This can make flight training more affordable and accessible, helping students pursue their dreams of becoming pilots.

Reducing Carbon Emissions
Flight schools are increasingly concerned about environmental impact. By reducing the need for actual flight hours, True Course Simulations helps flight schools contribute to lower carbon emissions, aligning with sustainability goals and mandates.

Assessment and Readiness Insights
True Course Simulations offers flight schools valuable insights into their students’ abilities and readiness. Schools can track progress, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that only students truly prepared for flight are sent up in the air, maximizing safety and efficiency.

True Course Simulations provides a transformative solution to many of the challenges faced by flight schools. By leveraging virtual reality technology, they enhance training efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety, ultimately helping students achieve their goals and ensuring flight schools can operate more effectively in a rapidly changing aviation landscape.

Source: True Course Simulations

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