Sierra Pacific Aviation Inc. (a subsidiary of SkyBridge Technology Group), tells ANN that it is working with aviation insurance underwriters to develop and administer initial and recurrent training for a variety of aircraft.

SPA notes that most high performance complex aircraft require that pilots receive initial and annual recurrent training before an insurance underwriter will cover them with a policy. Fashioned after proven air carrier training techniques, this advanced aircraft specific training utilizes scenario based lessons combining ground, simulation and in-flight training.

“This initiative is the result of Sierra Pacific’s combined efforts, since it integrates our FITS training programs, our Cirrus Standardized Training Center, our prolific use of flight simulation, and the establishment of our 141 Pilot School,” stated Brent Neville, President of Sierra Pacific.

“We will be expanding our insurance approved training in 2007. The ultimate goal for Sierra Pacific is to build a Safety System Continuous Learning culture, and this is a big step in that direction,” Neville added. Insurance required training has proven an effective method to improve aviation safety, and keep pilots proficient and is mandated by most underwriters.

James Wheeler CEO (SBTG) added that, “We continue to be extremely pleased with the progress for Sierra Pacific Aviation in 2006 and feel that getting involved with the insurance companies requiring pilots to take these additional training will increase Sierra’s over all training program, thereby increasing its overall 2007 revenues.”

FMI: www.sierrapacificaviation.com