Lagos, Nigeria based full flight simulator training center and pilot training organisation Caverton Aviation Training Center (CATC) has installed a new Leonardo AW109 FNPT II MCC/FTD (Level5).

The new Leonardo AW109 FNPT II MCC/FTD, supplied by Spanish simulator manufacturer Entorl, is equipped with a spherical visual system, 4 axis electromagnetic vibration system and an Entrol Mission Package, which includes hoist control for SAR mission and an external mirror, among other systems to give the most realistic training experience.

“The Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-olu was the special guest of honor and was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The governor later had a first hand experience on the Captain’s seat in the cockpit with the Managing Director, Capt. Ibrahim Chafe Bello as they did the median flight on the new simulator where an engine fire emergency was simulated. Other dignitaries at the unveiling were; Chairman, Caverton Offshore Support Group, Aderemi Makanjuola; his wife, Yoyinsola; representative of Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Bolaji Orederu; Chairman, Caverton Helicopters, Mallam Bello Gwandu; Chief Executive Officer of Caverton Offshore Support Group, Bode Makanjuola; Group Chief Operating Officer, Rotimi Makanjuola; Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema; and former Minister of State for Finance, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda, amongst others.” shared Caverton Aviation Training Center.

Back in February 2023 CATC announced that the AW109 FNPT II MCC simulator purchased by Global Aviation Training & Maintenance (GATML) will be installed, operated, and maintained by Caverton Aviation Training Centre.

With flight simulator manufacturer sharing that this AW109 simulator will be fourth Entrol simulator installed in Africa and the first one in Nigeria, increasing their presence in the continent.

CATC already operated an EASA certified Level D AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Lagos, Nigeria.

Source: Caverton Aviation Training Center