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Tue, Jan 28, 2003

Embry-Riddle Receives Level 6 Rating on FTD

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Frasca International have received the highest Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval rating ever for a flight-training device. The Frasca Seminole flight-training device (FTD) at Embry-Riddle's campus in Prescott (AZ), has been approved at FAA Level 6, becoming the first flight-training device based on a training aircraft to qualify at such a high level.

The Level 6 qualification for the Embry-Riddle Frasca Seminole FTD is part of the continuing Federal Aviation Regulation 142 certification process with the FAA. With this goal accomplished, Embry-Riddle now plans to train students in the FTD to a significantly higher degree.

The devices, which are in use at Embry-Riddle's Prescott and Daytona Beach (FL), campuses, simulate the Piper PA44 Seminole and the Cessna 172 aircraft used in daily flight-training activities at both campuses. The FTDs are equipped with Frasca's new 220-degree visual display system, custom cockpit, and other components of the actual aircraft.

Embry-Riddle officials predict that usage of the Level 6 flight-training device will increase the quality of training for students and allow the cost of training to decrease. Student training will closely parallel commercial airline training, with scenario-based sessions that develop a student's experience and judgment.

Embry-Riddle will ultimately operate a fleet of four Level 6 Seminoles and ten Level 6 Cessna 172s when the FAA qualifications are completed, making Embry-Riddle the single largest operator of Level 6 FTDs in the world. There are only 23 active Level 6 FTDs in existence, the majority of which are used for transport class aircraft.

FMI: www.embryriddle.edu

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