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Leading US Air Ambulance Provider Selects ICARUS Devices to Train for Instrument Flight Rules

ICARUS Devices announced PHI Air Medical is now using the Smart View Limiting Devices to train for instrument flight rules (IFR) and inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC).

PHI was founded in 1949 with three Bell 47s at the birth of the commercial helicopter industry. In 1981 PHI Air Medical was formed at the inception of helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) and has been a leader ever since.

“PHI Health is excited to begin training using the ICARUS devices, and more so to work with Nick. His focus on safety parallels ours, and I’m confident that our training scenarios in degraded visual environments will be enhanced because of his product. Training and safety in helicopter operations has come a long way in recent years mostly due to the use of simulators, etc., that were formerly not available for many light helicopters. The ICARUS device continues the trend of improving training, which translates directly to safer operations,” said chief pilot Wade Cook.

ICARUS is a smart view limiting device that allows instructor pilots to simulate degraded visual environments (DVE) or poor visibility in the aircraft for dynamic scenario-based training.

ICARUS changes visibility and allows Instructor Pilots to dial in the visibility for dynamic scenario-based training. Bringing together the controllability of a simulator with the real sensation of flight allows ICARUS to give pilots the best training possible for visual flight rules (VFR) into IMC, IFR, and weather decision making. PHI will be utilizing the device for both day and night vision goggle (NVG) training.

Source: ICARUS
Photo Credit: ICARUS

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US Flight Training Group, Infinity Flight Group, to Expand with 2nd Location in 2025

New Jersey, United States based Infinity Flight Group, one of the largest privately owned flight schools on the east coast of the United States, which announced this week its official partnership with the American Airlines Cadet Academy, is expanding its reach by opening a second location at the Treasure Coast Airport in Ft. Pierce, Florida, in January 2025.

Gregory John, President of Infinity Flight Group, expressed his enthusiasm about this milestone, stating, “We are honored to officially announce our partnership with American Airlines. Our soft launch in Trenton has been a tremendous success, and we are thrilled to extend our reach to Florida. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing top-tier pilot training and offering aspiring aviators a direct pathway to a rewarding career with one of the world’s leading airlines.”

About Infinity Flight Group
Infinity Flight Group is a global leader in flight training based in Trenton, New Jersey, with a new location in St. Lucie County, Florida. As the only flight school partnered with American Airlines on the East Coast, Infinity Flight Group demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, excellence, and professionalism. The organization provides comprehensive flight training programs for individuals seeking a career in aviation. To learn more about Infinity Flight Group, please visit Infinity Flight Group.

Source: Infinity Flight Group

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