Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Provides Cadets With Basic Multi-Engine Training
Mechtronix Systems announced Tuesday that the Irish Air Corps
(IAC) took delivery of a Full Flight Trainer (FFT) at its training
facility based in Baldonnel, Co. Dublin Ireland. The Air Corps
College, a training division of the IAC, plans to use the FNPT
configured as a twin turboprop Beech King Air B200 for its pilot
cadet program to provide Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, Visual
Flight Rules (VFR) and Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) courses in
normal, abnormal and emergency conditions. In addition it will be
used as the platform for all IAC pilot MCC and CRM training. This
project is part of a wide investment plan for training which also
includes a building to host the newly acquired simulator.
The FFT features a 220 x 55 degree multi-channel visual system,
Weather Radar, FMS, GPS and a Redifun Simulation Inc. (RSI) Image
Generator that will provide its users with exceptional fidelity.
Its semi-enclosed instructor operating station area provides for
easy interaction between instructor and student. The visual and
sound generation systems included in the unit are compliant to Full
Flight Simulator Level D standards. The B200 cockpit delivers a
high fidelity flight experience with 100% of the touch and feel of
real aircraft avionics parts. The Irish Air Corps just deployed the
unit and will be seeking FNPT II MCC qualification under EASA JAR
FSTD A regulations.
"We are very pleased to have taken delivery of Mechtronix'
simulator and see this key purchase as a way to alleviate travel
costs to other training centers all while being able to offer
training on modern state-of-the-art technology. This simulator
purchase is a cost effective solution for our pilot training", said
Jim Gavin, the IAC's Project Manager. "The FFT will help us
optimize our training curriculum and support our expansion plan.
Mechtronix had a complete offer that met our criteria based on
superior technology, high fidelity platform, performance and
reliability."
"We greatly value the Irish Air Corps investment in the FFT and
we are pleased that they chose Mechtronix as their simulator
provider", said Mechtronix' President Xavier Herve. "This is
another major achievement for us as a team as we actively serve the
military market for ab-initio training products and services. We
are pleased to be selected by a training organization such as the
Irish Air Corps with stringent availability, reliability and
fidelity requirements."
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