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Fri, Sep 27, 2013

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flight Simulator Enters Into Service

FlightSafety Supports Sikorsky's Newest Commercial Aircraft

Sikorsky and FlightSafety International have jointly announced the launch of the first full flight simulator for Sikorsky's S-76D helicopter platform. Located at FlightSafety's Learning Center in West Palm Beach, FL, the new simulator replicates the aircraft's exact flight and operating characteristics.

"Sikorsky and FlightSafety worked closely together to design and develop this advanced technology full flight simulator and training program," said Lawrence Varholak, SAS Chief Engineer and Director of Analytics, Technology & Engineering. "Our longstanding collaboration and commitment to safety ensures that Sikorsky operators receive the most up-to-date, comprehensive training available today."

The simulator is designed to reduce maintenance requirements, improve reliability and maximize availability. FAA and EASA qualified, the unit is equipped with FlightSafety's newly enhanced VITAL Visual System, which provides for continuous global satellite high-resolution imagery. It displays highly realistic scenes optimized for a wide variety of mission-specific training scenarios and low level flight operations. Additionally, the S-76D simulator offers 60" electric motion and control loading technology, and CrewView rigid glass mirror display system.

"The entry into service of FlightSafety's new Sikorsky S-76D simulator in West Palm Beach further demonstrates our commitment to support Sikorsky's efforts and to provide our mutual customers with the highest quality training at locations that meet their specific needs," said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO of FlightSafety.

The S-76D helicopter is designed for safety, reliability and efficiency. The aircraft integrates standard features including all-composite, flaw-tolerant main rotor blades, an advanced THALES integrated avionics system and autopilot, health and usage monitoring system, active vibration control, and powerful Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S engines.

"As the fielding of these aircraft advances, SAS is supporting entry into service on a variety of fronts," said Varholak. "We are executing pilot and maintenance training programs, as well as providing field service technical support personnel and help desk support engineers."

(S-76D pictured in file photo)

FMI: www.sikorsky.com

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