Netherlands headquartered flight simulator manufacturer Wright Brothers Flight Technology (WBFT) announced its participation in the biggest Dutch General Aviation event, AirFair Teuge held on September 9 at Teuge Airport, Netherlands. At this event, attendees were able to explore a wide array of aircraft, engaging lectures on the latest avionic developments, and a spectacular Fly-In.
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FlightSafety International, in partnership with Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, announced they will deploy a fourth full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet to meet the growing demand for training in Europe.
This simulator will be the second PC-24 simulator in the FlightSafety Paris Le Bourget Learning Center. The new simulator is planned to be ready for training during the second quarter of 2024. The other two simulators for this specific aircraft are located in the FlightSafety Dallas-Fort Worth North Learning Center.
“FlightSafety is pleased to offer expanded capacity to meet the demand in Europe for the growing fleet of PC-24 operators,” said Nate Speiser, Executive Vice President of FlightSafety Sales and Marketing. “FlightSafety has trained over 1,000 PC-24 pilots since introducing training for this aircraft in 2013 and we are excited to continue to advance our partnership with Pilatus for this program.”
“Pilatus’s continuous work and close collaboration with FlightSafety International has led to a consolidated solid partnership and professional training of PC-24 pilots. We are pleased to welcome the fourth PC-24 flight simulator in the PC-24 community. A great opportunity to fulfill future training demands while improving availability for all our current customers and operators,” commented Ignaz Gretener, VP General Aviation.
The PC-24 Super Versatile Jet is a uniquely designed aircraft providing a highly desirable set of comforts and benefits to its passengers and operators. The PC-24 offers a larger passenger cabin with a continuous flat floor and a pressurized baggage compartment. Its excellent short-field performance combined with its capability to operate from both paved and unpaved runways make the PC-24 a unique business jet capable of exploring locations and airfields not easily accessible by other similar class aircraft.
About Pilatus
Founded in 1939, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd develops and produces the world’s most unique aircraft: from the legendary PC-12, the best-selling single-engine turboprop in its class, to the PC-7 MKX and PC-21 and associated simulators, the market-leading systems for pilot training. The brand-new PC-24 is the world’s first-ever business jet designed for use on short unprepared runways. The Pilatus team consists of over 2,500 exceptional employees who make the company, which is domiciled in Stans, one of the largest and most innovative employers in Central Switzerland. The Pilatus Group also includes independent subsidiaries in the USA and Australia. Pilatus provides training for over 140 apprentices in various professions – job training for young people has always been a very high priority. Pilatus remains committed to Switzerland as a hub for work and new ideas, and acts in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manner at all times.
About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and Singapore.
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Avsoft International, a leader in aviation training solutions, is excited to announce its latest partnership with DAN AIR, an airline based in Bucharest, Romania. This alliance marks Avsoft’s entry into the Romanian aviation market, introducing its advanced computer-based training to DAN AIR’s flight training operations.
DAN AIR pilots will be provided access to Avsoft’s Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321ceo, A321neo, and A320 with A321 differences aircraft systems courses, as well as Avsoft’s full library of commercial aviation general subject courses. These courses will be delivered through Avsoft’s proprietary LMS, designed specifically for airline pilot training.
In addition, DAN AIR is opening an ATO that will take advantage of Avsoft’s “Right Course, Right Time” program, which provides flexibility and convenience to ATOs by allowing them to purchase any of Avsoft’s online training courses at any time and get instant access to the content.
DAN AIR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence. By leveraging Avsoft’s online training modules, DAN AIR aims to provide its pilots with top-tier training that aligns with the latest industry standards and best practices.
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United States of America headquartered virtual reality pilot training solution provider True Course Simulations announced its newest partnership with New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA), in New Zealand, which has just taken delivery of its first Immersive Training Device (ITD).
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Glen Ross, a virtual reality flight training subject matter expert who is also the Director of International Business of True Course Simulations, a virtual reality training device manufacturer, is set to give a presentation on the uses and benefits of Virtual Reality (VR) in flight training at this year’s New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ CAA) Flight Examiner Seminar in October.
“I’m particularly looking forward to being able to speak with NZ’s senior instructor/examiner cohort,” said Glen Ross. “To learn directly from them their experiences around the challenges facing flight training, and how they might envisage VR being used in training future pilots, if at all.”
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Spatial Composite Solutions, a leading manufacturer of cabin crew training equipment based in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates, shared that it is supporting Akasa Air’s training needs following the recent delivery of Boeing 737-8-200, making the airline the first in Asia to incorporate the same.
Akasa Air currently operates a fleet of 20 B737MAX.
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France headquartered flight simulator manufacturer ALSIM is delighted to announce the recent acquisition of an AL250 by Valenciennes-based Carbon Flight Academy. This new acquisition marks the fifth AL250 in service in France.
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. 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.
Stéphane Hespel, Carbon Flight Academy’s Director and Head of Training, explains his choice: “The aspiration of Carbon Flight Academy is to provide thorough training for aspiring airline pilots, utilizing cutting-edge equipment of the latest generation, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. Our primary goal is to make high-quality training accessible at an affordable cost, enabling us to share our passion with a wide range of people. When establishing Carbon Flight Academy, I sought out a simulator that would align with the core values of our project. My choice fell upon the AL250 simulator, developed by ALSIM, a renowned French company recognized for its technical expertise and product reliability. This simulator, infused with the latest advancements, perfectly aligns with our requirements by immersing our students in the latest aviation technologies. It also ensures an efficient pedagogical transition to our aircraft fleet, concurrently reducing the overall flight hours logged by aircraft in our training programs.”
Audrey Jeffroy, ALSIM’s Sales Director, commented: “We thank Carbon Flight Academy team for their confidence in our flight training solutions and services. The new AL250 simulator will help provide consistency and quality in their training. We believe this is the beginning of a successful cooperation between our two companies.”
About Carbon Flight Academy
Carbon Flight Academy is ideally located in Valenciennes, just 40 minutes from Lille, 1h30 from Brussels and 2 hours from Paris. The school offers a full range of training modules to become an airline pilot, including Private Pilot License (PPL), Night Rating, Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), Multi-Engine Rating, Instrument Rating, English Radio Telephony Rating, Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Captain Upgrade Training.
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 25 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.
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VRpilot announced that its VRflow, an interactive cockpit procedure trainer built on VR, is now available for the iconic C172 in two variants, the classic “N” model and the modern “S” model featuring G1000 avionics.
You can find more information on the VRpilot AFM Supplier profile.
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Varjo, the global leader in professional-grade VR/XR hardware and software, announced it has been selected to provide head-mounted display (HMD) technology for the U.S. Army’s Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainer (RVCT) Air Program. The Air program is centered around providing a portable training capability for three different Helicopters: Apache, Chinook & Blackhawk and is part of the U.S. Army’s efforts to create a synthetic training environment (STE) that can be utilized regardless of location.
RVCT is an adaptable hardware system that connects to the STE to activate collective, mixed-reality training scenarios. The RVCT will now include a special variant of Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition headsets that will enable squads to navigate exercises using actual and computer-generated movements.
With the enhanced Varjo XR-3 Focal Edition capabilities, U.S. Army pilots will leverage Varjo’s human-eye resolution displays augmented with video pass-through technology to experience a fully immersive training environment where they can interact with physical controls in real-time. The headset has advanced video pass-through capabilities, performs well in dark and light environments, allows for deep immersion for long periods of time and also can simulate night-flying scenarios. RVCT also leverages Varjo’s high-security offering as the headsets are Finland manufactured TAA-certified products and do not have radio frequency.
“We’re proud to work with the U.S. Army in creating the world’s first video pass-through mixed reality-based air training in this quality and scale,” said Seppo Aaltonen, Chief Commercial Officer of Varjo. “Mixed reality technologies can lower overall defense training costs, increase training flexibility, and improve adaptability to any operational environment.”
Varjo will work closely with the integrator partner Cole Engineering to further improve the core technologies and implement solutions into mission rehearsal.
“We’re thrilled to work with Varjo to scale the level of training immersion based on specific user needs and requirements without impacting the hardware design of the training systems,” said Eric Carr, Program Director at Cole Engineering Services Inc.
The RVCT program is one of the over 70+ immersive defense training programs featuring Varjo’s hardware and software solutions worldwide.
About Varjo
Varjo (pronounced var-yo) makes revolutionary VR/XR hardware and software that together allow you to see and experience virtual and augmented content just as clearly as you see the analog world around us. Our virtual and mixed reality headsets take you to another level of performance and emotional immersion – recreating the exact feeling and conditions of real life, allowing you to perform better and learn faster.
About CESI
Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training, and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds, and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications, and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator, and services provider.
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