Tue, Aug 02, 2011
Meets FAA Level 6 Training Device Requirement
Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, has taken delivery of a
Frasca-built Embraer Phenom Flight Training Device (FTD). The FTD
is designed to meet FAA Level 6 flight training device requirements
and is equipped with actual Garmin Prodigy as found in the
aircraft. A high fidelity digital sound system (TruSound), TruFeel
control loading, auto-testing, Graphical Instructor Statin (GISt)
and Frasca’s visual system (TruVision) with 220° display
system are included. The FTD has been installed in the
Holleman-Niswonger Simulator Laboratory at Purdue and will be used
in their professional pilot training program along with several
previously installed Frasca devices.
“With the addition of the Frasca Phenom FTD, Purdue is
poised to deliver a preeminent collegiate aviation program designed
to offer jet type ratings to qualified students. This combination
of an Embraer Phenom aircraft and a certified Frasca Phenom FTD
provides a powerful combination of capabilities that bodes well for
the future.” Says Mike Suckow, Associate Department Head,
Academic Programs and Air Operations, Purdue University.
“Frasca is proud to be the provider for Purdue
University’s simulators. With the installation of the Phenom
FTD, they have shown their commitment to training their pilots on
the latest aircraft models. By selecting Frasca, they will have an
FTD which provides excellent transfer of training and unmatched
customer service.” Stated John Frasca, VP, Frasca
International.” Purdue was one of our first collegiate
customers and we have had a great relationship with them since,
said Rudy Frasca, Founder and President.
Frasca has also delivered two Phenom Synthetic Training Devices
(STDs) to the Finnish Aviation Academy training facility in Pori,
Finland. Both devices have been qualified JAR FSTD Level 2 and FNPT
II MCC and include a 220° visual system, TruVision Global.
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