VR Flight Training Solutions Provider True Course Simulations Ships First Diamond DA40 Training Device to International Partner

United States headquartered flight training simulation solution provider True Course Simulations has shared that it is currently shipping the first Diamond DA40 ITD to an international customer to provide it with its cutting-edge VR Immerse Flight Training Devices (ITD).

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.

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer ALSIM Receives Order for 2 AL100i Simulators from Paragon Flight Training

France headquartered global flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM proudly announces that Paragon Flight Training, the prestigious US flight academy located in Florida, has purchased the first two brand-new AL100i simulators. These cutting-edge simulators will meet Paragon’s flight training requirements for the P100i.

The AL100i is the exact replica of the P100i, the successful trainer aircraft manufactured by Piper. The simulator will be designed to FTD 5 standard, offering a full-size cockpit replica, a semi-enclosed instructor station, an active electrical control loading, and a specific flight model based on aircraft flight characteristics. The AL100i will feature the immersive 3 projectors visual system for an unequaled 210×55° field of view. On top of this, the simulator will be equipped with the original G3X and GNX375 manufactured by Garmin, ensuring the same level of performance, features, and reliability as the aircraft, a world first for these avionics.

Mickael Herard, ALSIM’s Qualification & Product Manager, comments: “Thanks to 25 years of experience with Garmin avionic integration, our development team has successfully faced the challenge of interfacing the original G3X and GNX 375. This feature, in conjunction with an extremely accurate representation of the cockpit based on a 3D scan, contributes to offering the most realistic P100i simulator on the market. A special thanks to Piper Aircraft for their help in achieving this!

Chris Schoensee, President of Paragon Flight Training, explains his choice: “Paragon Flight Training is thrilled to be among the first flight schools in the world to utilize the new ALSIM P100i flight training device. The Piper P100i aircraft is positioned to be the dominant aircraft moving forward – and with our standardized fleet of P100i aircraft, it’s important we offer the highest caliber of flight training devices to complement our aircraft. Since we first took delivery of the aircraft two years ago, this device was the missing link that will allow Paragon’s students to partake in one of the most efficient and cost-effective student-centered learning experiences possible.

Jason Da Costa, Business development and ALSIM Sales Manager, adds: “It is an honor to be chosen by Paragon Flight Training as their flight training device provider. As one of the launch customers for the AL100i, we are extremely proud that such a recognized flight school with an outstanding training program will be able to further their curriculum with an ALSIM AL100i flight training device.

About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight is an award-winning flight academy headquartered at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida. Holding FAA and SEVIS accreditations, the company trains commercial, professional, and recreational pilots as well as offering military pilot training for domestic and foreign governments. With multiple locations, Paragon Flight has more than 34,000 square feet of training facilities in the Southeastern United States.

About ALSIM

ALSIM has been developing and manufacturing FAA & EASA certified FNPT II, FNPT II MCC and AATD flight simulators since 1994. Alsim is well recognized for its know-how, based on 30 years of experience. We’re proud to say our hardware & software is made 100% in house, which means peace of mind for our customers. Alsim’s main objective relies on innovation: we aim to anticipate our client’s needs and remain at the cutting edge of technology. Today, we have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Bye Aerospace Receives Order for eFlyer 2 Training Aircraft from Hopscotch Air

United States based training aircraft manufacturer Bye Aerospace, the first FAA applicant in sustainable Part 23 electric aviation, has attracted a notable client for both its training and regional air mobility all-electric platforms. Hopscotch Air has signed a letter of intent to purchase four innovative eFlyers, including one eFlyer 2 trainer and three eFlyer 4 aircraft.

Why This Matters: Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer series of aircraft is set to slash operating costs by up to 80% compared to traditional planes like the Cessna 172, thanks to its battery-electric propulsion system. This clean tech not only cuts CO2 emissions but is significantly quieter than conventional aircraft, nearly undetectable at pattern altitudes!

Client Impact: “The clean, quiet eFlyer with its significantly reduced operating costs is incredibly important to our customers and increasing future business opportunities,” says Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air. “We believe Bye Aerospace has a clear path to FAA Part 23 Certification, a disrupting technology for short haul charter operations.

Bye Aerospace CEO Rod Zastrow adds, “The eFlyer 4 is perfect for regional mobility. Its spacious cabin comfortably seats a pilot and three passengers, with ample luggage space. We see it reaching speeds upwards of 200 knots with a range of over 300 miles based on industry aviation battery energy density projections.

Hopscotch Air’s Commitment: The eFlyer 4 meets all Hopscotch Air’s criteria for regional air mobility. For instance, the popular White Plains to Nantucket route, 191 miles, takes less than an hour by eFlyer 4, compared to over 7 hours of driving.

Innovative Tech: Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer series features all-electric propulsion and advanced aerodynamics, delivering unmatched performance and efficiency with significantly lower operating costs. This makes it a top choice for elite regional mobility providers like Hopscotch Air.

Leading the Way: Bye Aerospace is ahead of the curve in electric aircraft design, performance, and certification, setting new standards for the industry.

About Bye Aerospace
Bye Aerospace, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, stands at the forefront of electric Aviation innovation. The eFlyer series of fixed-wing aircraft is meticulously designed to disrupt general aviation, starting with the crucial Aviation Training sector. Our mission is to deliver the first FAA-certified, zero-emission, highly cost-effective, low-noise, intelligent, and safety-enhanced aircraft.

About Hopscotch Air
Hopscotch Air, Inc, is an innovative on-demand air taxi operator, utilizing small, technologically advanced aircraft to serve passengers throughout the northeast, mid-Atlantic, and Canada. Certificated in 2009, Hopscotch Air performs about fourteen-hundred flights per year at fares far below traditional charter prices.

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Global Pilot Training Group FlightSafety International Secures $45 Mn Contract for Gulfstream Pilot Training

United States headquartered global pilot training group and simulator manufacturer FlightSafety International has been awarded a firm-fixed-requirements contract valued at up to $45,221,572. The contract, awarded for Gulfstream pilot and flight engineer training, encompasses a wide array of services including initial, refresher, academic, and simulator training. It also includes various technical courses tailored for Air Force flight crews operating Gulfstream series aircraft.

The work under this contract will be spread across multiple locations including Savannah, Georgia; Dallas, Texas; Long Beach, California; and New Castle, Delaware. Scheduled to conclude by September 30, 2029, the contract signifies a substantial commitment to enhancing the proficiency and capabilities of Air Force flight crews.

The 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, based at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is overseeing the contracting activity.

Source: FlightSafety International
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Leadership In Flight Training Academy (LIFT) Announces 2024 Appointment for Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

United States based regional airline Republic Airways-owned Leadership In Flight Training Academy (LIFT) has appointed David Paradis as its new Assistant Chief Flight Instructor in Indiana. Learn more about LIFT Academy or Mr Paradisby connecting with him through his LinkedIn profile here.

In May 2024 LIFT Academy announced its expansion with an order for 56 new training aircraft.

Source: Drew Lima (LIFT Academy)
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