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Flight Simulator Manufacturer AXIS Flight Simulation Qualifies Latest HUD and EVS Technology for Rega in May 2024

Leading provider of flight training solutions, AXIS Flight Simulation, has successfully qualified the Head-Up-Display (HUD) and Enhanced Vision System (EVS) for Europe’s first Bombardier Challenger CL650 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS), owned by Rega Swiss Air Rescue and operated by Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) in Zürich.

The FFS uses a rehosted Rockwell Collins ProLine 21 Fusion avionics system. CL650 pilots can now practice using a HUD and EVS system, helping improve visibility, situational awareness and operational safety while inflight.

Christian Theuermann, member of the executive board, AXIS Flight Simulation, says: “Achieving this qualification for Rega highlights our dedication to delivering high-quality training solutions which harness the latest technology. Alongside our recent launch of AX-D Flex, we have set a new benchmark for cockpit training efficiency and flexibility.”

AXIS Flight Simulation qualified Europe’s first Bombardier CL650 Level D Full Flight Simulator (FFS) for Rega in November 2023. Rega is also the first customer of AXIS Flight Simulation’s AX-D Flex, the first front-loading roll-on/roll-off system, announced in May 2024.

About AXIS Flight Simulation

AXIS Flight Simulation is the leading global provider of advanced flight training solutions. With a comprehensive product range covering ATRs, business jets, small turboprop aircraft, as well as specialized aircraft for SAR and research and measurement purposes, AXIS Flight Simulation offers a wide range of training devices and full flight simulators. Its suite of products set a new worldwide benchmark in availability and efficiency, and offer the most realistic flight experience possible for its customers. Part of the larger AXIS Aviation group, AXIS Flight Simulation is headquartered in Austria and has offices in Canada and Hungary.

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US Based Paragon Flight Training Announces Record Enrolment and Training Infrastructure Expansion in 2024

Paragon Flight Training, an award-winning flight training academy based at Page Field in Fort Myers, Florida, United States continues its stunning growth trajectory in announcing that student enrollment is at an all-time high. The milestone, along with other company news, was announced by Paragon Flight Training President Chris Schoensee.

“Our enrollment for Q1 2024 was record-setting, and we now have a backlog of students waiting to begin their flight training program in September, with other student start dates extended to spring 2025,” Schoensee said. “Clearly, the demand for pursuing a career as a commercial pilot remains exceptionally strong. And it’s not just at Paragon Flight; I’m hearing of positive growth trends in other peer flight academies as well.”

Corresponding with its high enrollment, Paragon Flight is on target to increase its aircraft training flight hours, a standard industry gauge, to 40,000 in 2024 – more than 60% higher than the 26,000 training hours tallied in 2023, which was also a record-setting number. The company now has 50 full-time flight instructors to meet student needs and is upping its maintenance team of aircraft technicians to eight in order to maintain its elite fleet.

Per a previously announced long-term strategy to add 50 Piper aircraft by the end of 2027, Paragon Flight will add nine new Piper P100i’s this year, with the first arriving this month. With over 20 Piper P100i aircraft currently in its fleet, Paragon Flight owns approximately 15% of the Piper P100i aircraft in existence, including the milestone 100th Piper P100i.

As a part of its push to increase efficiency and encourage sustainability in flight training, Paragon Flight also announced additions to its simulator training inventory, with agreements signed to receive – within 12-15 months – two more ALSIM simulators to complement its Piper P100i aircraft, and the Redbird Xwind simulator.

“Advanced simulator training is an absolute must for leading pilot training programs,” Schoensee said. “The ALSIM simulator matches the cockpit of the Piper P100i button-for-button, and the Redbird Xwind simulator is essential for maximizing student training in crosswinds conditions, which are the most difficult conditions for student pilots to master in the first stages of their pilot training experience.”

In addition to serving as president and owner of Paragon Flight Training, Schoensee is also president and chairman of the board of the National Flight Training Alliance.

 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 South Eastern United States.

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Flight Simulation Software ProSim Training Solutions Showcases Virtual Instructor Extended Reality (ViXR) Solution in China in May 2024

Netherlands headquartered ProSim Training Solutions, which recently showcased its Virtual Instructor Extended Reality (ViXR), attended another CATES 2024 – China’s leading pilot training industry event.

ViXR is a tool that customises and conducts aircraft procedural training with or without the physical presence of a flight instructor. It is a new interactive tool for and together with the professional aviation training market using augmented reality technology combined with ProSim FSTDs.

International Flight Training Center (IFTC) in Istanbul, Turkey is ProSim’s launch customer for the ViXR.

ViXR is based on ProSim system simulation and Pacelab WEAVR Platform

  • Procedures are displayed on Hololens 2 device by using WEAVR Player.
  • Pilot is guided step-by-step by highlights, hints and voice messages.
  • Pilot activities are tracked by WEAVR Manager cloud.
  • Tracking data can be exported to customers LMS.
  • Simple plug&play AR solution.

ViXR Features

  • Responsive to aircraft systems in real time.
  • Normal and Non-Normal procedures.
  • Highlight and track procedural compliance.
  • Provide visual hints, flow indications and voice instructions. Data recording for debriefing/analysis.
  • Customer tailored procedures.
  • Platform for data gathering for future applications (AI/ML). The perfect tool for enhanced (and real) EBT/CBTA.

ViXR Goal

  • Reduced instructor requirements
  • Training quality improvement
  • Overall training time and cost reduction
  • Training consistency
  • Excellent tool for pilot selection/assessment

ViXR Scaling Opportunities

  • Multiple units active simultaneously with one instructor
  • Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence
  • Pilot tailored predictive training
  • VR solutions & MR solutions HUD alternative solution
  • To support further deployment of real EBT/CBTA

Source: ProSim Training Solutions B.V.
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Flight Training Management Software Provider FlightLogger Selected by OSM Aviation Academy USA

Global pilot and flight training group OSM Aviation Academy Florida’s, United States base OSM Aviation Academy USA has selected FlightLogger. FlightLogger, a leader in flight training management software, announced in May 2024 a major milestone in its journey of empowering the aviation and pilot training community. Over the past thirteen years, FlightLogger has become the trusted choice for flight training organizations worldwide, welcoming over a hundred thousand users to its platform.

OSM Aviation Academy provides airline-ready flight training in USA, Norway, and Sweden.

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Flight Simulator Manufacturer AMST Aviation Hosts Lufthansa Group Representative in May 2024

AMST-Aviation, the Netherlands-based developer of flight simulation products, was thrilled to host Capt. Christof-J. Kemény from Lufthansa Group at their booth during the recent WATS 2024 conference. Capt. Kemény’s presentation on UPRT shed light on exciting advancements in flight simulation technology, offering invaluable insights into enhancing pilot training.

Source: AMST Aviation

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Australia-based Flight School Announces Installation of VR Flight Training Devices in 2024

Bankstown Airport, New South Wales, Australia headquartered flight training group Sydney Flight College (SFC) which recently expanded to a second base in Tamworth shared through its Head of Operations Andrew McIntosh that it has taken delivery of True Course Simulation devices. It is the first flight training organization in Australia to integrate True Course Simulations into its training center. With the installation of two state-of-the-art VR Immersive Flight Training Devices, SFC has set a new bar in terms of pilot training equipment.

Glenn Ross, Director for Global Business Development of True Course Simulations is thrilled about this collaboration with SFC Australia saying, “It’s truly inspiring to work with yet another team of innovative aviation professionals that ‘just get it’ and have the vision to see the power of this technology in the teaching and learning space.”

SFC achieved the following 2023 metrics:

  • 295 new students
  • 104 graduated students
  • 15,250 recorded flight hours
  • 40 aircraft
  • 40 instructors, 12 of which joined in 2023 while 10 long standing instructors moved into airline roles

Source: Andrew McIntosh (SFC Australia)
Photo Credit: Glenn Ross (True Course Simulations)

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