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Editorial Comment Decades ago – several more than I care to remember – I had a primary flying instructor who was fond of saying “Don’t stop ‘flying’ the airplane until you switch off the engine and tie it to the ground.” Some will instinctively know that such a comment... 5 March 2020
Bell Training Academy is conducting a fleetwide installation of Precise Flight's Pulselite System. The Pulselite System is an FAA certified lightweight electrical system controller that alternately pulses the landing and auxiliary lights of a helicopter, thereby increasing visibility and reflecting the speed and directional movement of the aircraft. The... 4 March 2020
CHC Helicopter released the theme of its 2020 CHC Safety & Quality Summit and issued a call for papers. The 16th annual summit will take place from 15-17 September at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. This year’s theme is “2020 Vision: Maintaining Our Focus on... 4 March 2020
FlightSafety International’s training for the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet is now available at its Paris Le Bourget Learning Center in Paris, France. FlightSafety also offers training for the PC-24 in Dallas, Texas. “FlightSafety and Pilatus worked to ensure that our customers based in the European Union who operate... 4 March 2020
After many years of owning an Alsim ALX simulator, Waterloo Wellington Flight Centre (WWFC) in Ontario, Canada, is adding an Alsim AL250 to its fleet. All Image credits: Alsim WWFC, operating out of the Region of Waterloo International Airport, currently has a record number of students. Their 30 aircraft... 4 March 2020
In celebration of Women in Aviation International’s expanding Girls in Aviation Day, WAI and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have launched a new, self-paced Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) tailored to learners ages 8-17. The free course leverages Embry-Riddle expertise and instructional design to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals. ... 4 March 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a final rule aimed at enhancing the professional development of air carrier pilots. The Pilot Professional Development rule requires specific training for newly-hired pilots and supplemental training for captains. Image credit: CAE All captains are now required to receive... 4 March 2020
CPaT Global has been selected by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), including Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), MAB Academy (MABA), AeroDarat, Firefly, MASwings and MABkargo to provide tailored e-learning solutions for its aviation training needs. MAG’s comprehensive training package will include distance learning, interactive aircraft diagrams and learning management systems. MAG... 4 March 2020
Portuguese aviation trainers Sevenair Academy have purchased an Alsim ALX.The Alsim ALX provides single engine piston, twin engine piston up and twin jets (generic B737/A320). It has ATPL, CPL/MCC and APS MCC approval in compliance with all current regulatory standards. "Having operated an ALSIM AL200 simulator for the last... 4 March 2020
Hi Air, a new airline based in Ulsan, South Korea, has awarded Avsoft International a long-term contract for a pilot training solution. Image credit: Avsoft Hi Air selected Avsoft’s ATR 72-500 aircraft systems e-learning course for its initial pilot training for the airline’s service introduction in 2020. Avsoft’s ATR systems course... 3 March 2020
The civil aviation community is using Big Data to enhance pilot training programs, and is finding use cases for large data sets beyond – throughout the sector’s ecosystem. Group Editor Marty Kauchak provides a glimpse of the surging demand. 3 March 2020
BAA Training are buying nine RealitySeven full-flight simulators as part of a multi-million-dollar contract with L3Harris Technologies. BAA Training said it was the first independent aviation training centre to make an order of this size. The FFS will be from both the Boeing and Airbus aircraft family. These include... 3 March 2020
This 16 July, Group Editor Marty Kauchak completed a brief, but wide-ranging, interview with Kishor Mistry, Group CEO at Peak Pacific, and Robert Torio, the company’s Manager Client Engagement & Business Development. While the Hong Kong-based industry expert introduces enhanced and new products from its current competencies, it is... 3 March 2020
In recent years the common wisdom on using full flight simulators (FFS) for UPRT was that they were not suitable platforms for training beyond the boundaries of routine flight. Chris Long examines the new processes for UPRT training at Airbus. 3 March 2020
Editorial Comment This edition of CAT Magazine is the EATS Show Issue, with editorial content designed to support the topical training narratives of this premier event, as well as serve the large international S&T community in attendance. Further, having very recently delivered the APATS event in Singapore, we’re still... 3 March 2020
The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have launched a new show for the rotorcraft community. European Rotors, the VTOL Show and Safety Conference will take place from November 10 - 12th at Koelnmesse, Germany. It will also integrate the EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL... 3 March 2020
Spanish flight sim manufacturers Simloc have renewed its agreement with Juan Velarde, elite aerobatic pilot and leader of Team Velarde26. Velarde will continue to be Simloc's ambassador and take part in multiple activities for the company. Velarde, an airline captain, will advise Simloc on relevant issues to flight simulation. 2 March 2020
Coptersafety, a Finnish helicopter training center in Helsinki, will use MINT TMS, a web-based training management system. MINT TMS allows instructors and trainees online access to their training schedules, electronic grading forms, reports, learning materials, and other training-related data. It simplifies the management of instructor allocation, classroom distribution and... 2 March 2020
Based in Helsinki, Finland, Finnair is the proud flag carrier for that country. Chris Long visited to find out more about the training and simulation capabilities of this 95 year old airline. 1 March 2020
Editorial Comment This issue of CAT Magazine is our annual Sourcebook edition, and it always coincides with the yearly forecast season, as well as the flurry of new aircraft orders that always accompany either the Paris or Farnborough Airshow. New pilot demand forecasts emerge at nearly the same time,... 1 March 2020