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US Aviation University Flight School Department, Embry-Riddle, to Fly Tecnam Aircraft at Upcoming Flight Competition

Chosen due to its wide variance of flight capabilities — including speeds, visibility, advanced avionics and innovative interior design, along with the low operating cost — the Tecnam P-92 MkII will be piloted by the Eagles Flight Team, representing Embry‑Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. The Eagles Flight Team competes at the annual National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) National and Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conferences (SAFECON).

The aircraft will be used within the competition to perform message drops, navigation, power-off landings, short-field landings and numerous other competitive events. The Eagles Flight Team boasts a long record of success in Region IX flight competition.

According to Ken Byrnes, Embry-Riddle’s assistant dean and Flight chair, “Our selection of the Tecnam P-92 at Embry-Riddle reflects a step change in the continuation of providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient platforms for our Eagle’s Flight Team to remain competitive in the future.”

“The P92 is a stable, solid and cost-effective platform that has proven to be the go-to aircraft for flight school programs around the world,” added David Copeland, director of sales at Tecnam US. “We are excited to see the Eagles Flight Team piloting Tecnam’s into the future.”

The P92’s short-field performance, excellent climb characteristics and efficiency are now teamed with the MkII’s composite fuselage, granting improved cruise performances. The cabin volume has also been increased, allowing for wider seats, additional fore and aft adjustment and improved ergonomics. Advanced Garmin G3X touch avionics are available with synthetic view and ground proximity warning, providing additional navigation and situational awareness.

Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are spearheading Tecnam to wider horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam is offering the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools operating Tecnam’s single- and twin-engine fleet can save as much as 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleet using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Reporters worldwide contact Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for content experts in all aspects of aviation, aviation business, aerospace, engineering and STEM-related fields. Our faculty experts specialize in unmanned and autonomous systems, security and intelligence, air traffic and airport management, astronomy, human factors psychology, meteorology, spaceflight operations, urban air mobility and much more.

Embry-Riddle educates 31,300+ students at its residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida and Prescott, Arizona, at approximately 110 Worldwide Campus locations and through online degree programs. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report named Embry-Riddle Worldwide the nation’s No. 2 provider of online bachelor’s degree programs. The university has ranked either No. 1 or No. 2 in this category every year since 2016. Our residential campuses hold multiple Top 10 rankings. All of our campuses have been ranked Best for Veterans. 

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”

Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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Global Pilot Training Solution Provider, CAE, Launches Flight Operations Consulting

CAE is excited to announce the launch of CAE Flight Operations Consulting, the pilot training group’s comprehensive suite of consulting services that delivers customized solutions tailored to your business.

Based on CAE’s years of experience working closely with airline partners to revolutionize their flight operations, this pioneering service has been designed to transform business and flight operations with valuable insights and a partnering approach.

The Flight Operations Services are a comprehensive suite of services encompassing Consulting, Planning as a Service, Training, and Customer Success. Seamlessly optimize your airline’s operations across crew management, pairing, rostering, workforce planning, training, incident management, and beyond.

The comprehensive suite of consulting services includes:

  • Base Study – Tailored suggestions for an optimal basing structure aligned with operational and strategic needs.
  • Schedule Analysis – In-depth cost impact assessments through cutting-edge optimization and analytics for schedule modifications.
  • Rules Documentation – Clarity-driven support to interpret and integrate rules, enhancing safety and averting regulatory penalties.
  • Leave and Training Slot Calculations – Precision analyses to harmonize leave and training slots with crew requirements, flight volumes, and seasonal demands.
  • Post-Publish Change Audit – Thorough auditing to detect and rectify deviations between planned and actual processes.
  • Buffer Analysis – Strategic buffer creation to increase robustness of crew rosters and aircraft schedules, while maintaining efficiency.
  • Recovery Manager Calibration – CAE Recovery Manager calibration to fortify against delays and stay updated.
  • Delay and Standby Analysis – Identifying delay trends, causes, and maximizing standby utilization for enhanced efficiency.
  • Strategic Union Negotiation Analysis – Conducting comprehensive cost-benefit assessments for rule changes, union negotiations and regulatory adaptations.
  • Fatigue Management – Identifying fatigue patters and combinations within schedules using cutting-edge fatigue algorithm models, improving safety and crew satisfaction.

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Canada’s Collège Air Richelieu Reinforces its Partnership with ALSIM by Acquiring Two New Simulators

Canada’s Collège Air Richelieu reinforces its dedication to ALSIM with the acquisition of two advanced AL250compact simulators, solidifying a collaborative history spanning almost two decades.

The AL250compact is a unique project that adapts to the specific needs expressed by Collège Air Richelieu. Thanks to its particular dimensions and simplified overall architecture, it fits into small areas to meet Collège Air Richelieu’s requirements. Moreover, the AL250compact is equipped with three flat screens that ensure excellent image quality. At the same time, it retains all the functionalities of the AL250.

The AL250 simulator addresses initial phase training needs (PPL, CPL, IR/ME) and is SEP/MEP re-configurable simulator certified as an EASA FNPT II and TC Level 2 IPC, as well as AATD (FAA). In addition, it offers both classic and glass cockpit for each flight model at the simple flick of a switch. This device has been extremely well received since its creation and more than 100 of these have already been installed and are in successful operation worldwide.

Thierry Dugrippe, Operation Manager of Collège Air Richelieu, explains his choice: “ALSIM has been our steadfast partner over the years. We are convinced that the AL250compact will play a significant role in enhancing our training programs by offering optimum versatility with its six flight models.”

Jean-Paul Monnin, President of ALSIM, adds: “We are delighted with this new sale to one of our very first customers!  Indeed, since 2003, ALSIM has proudly supported Collège Air Richelieu. We see them as a long-term partner with a modern vision of simulators’ use. We have enjoyed supporting their development over all these years, and we hope to continue this collaboration in the future.”

About Collège Air Richelieu

Since 1928, the Collège Air Richelieu has been a training center that was formerly known as Aeroclub de Montreal.

Located on the regional airport of Montreal/St Hubert since 1971, it seeks day after day to meet the expectations of the aviation market and its student pilots. The Collège Air Richelieu trains more than a hundred private, professional, multi-engine/IFR and airline pilots each year.

Thanks to its national and international reputation, it has become a recognized college by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. This allows the Collège Air Richelieu to offer a Diplôme d’Études Collégiales (DEC) in addition to the ATPL Airline Transport Pilot Licence issued by Transport Canada.

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, ALSIM have more than 450 devices installed and certified in over 60 countries, with over 400 clients.

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