17-Jun-2013Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced that the Sikorsky Training Academy (STA) – located in Altus, Okla., USA – will open on Sept. 6, 2013. The academy will provide advanced flight and maintenance training and will initially focus on the needs of international military BLACK HAWK helicopter operators. SAS, the worldwide aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., implements... Read more
16-Jun-2013Source: HAI
The first HAI Accreditation Program of Safety (HAI-APS) auditor training course will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013, in the new HAI headquarters, located at 1920 Ballenger Avenue in Alexandria, Va. This no-cost course is mandatory for individuals interested in becoming HAI-APS auditors. Click here to register. The HAI-APS is built and expands upon the... Read more
13-Jun-2013
Helisim today celebrated the 100,000th hour milestone for flight simulator sessions with international customers, marking a key milestone in its training of pilots on Eurocopter helicopters that directly contributes to the safety of operators worldwide. The value of Helisim’s services is the highly realistic flight experience provided in its ground-based simulators, enabling pilots to encounter... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: Tangent Link
FOURTEEN STUDENTS from Germany and Sweden together with four observers from Austria and Hungary participated in the first European Helicopter Tactics Instructor Course (EHTIC) which was successfully organised in two parts. The classroom and simulator phase took place from 08 – 28 April in the UK (RAF Linton-on-Ouse) and the life flying phase was hosted... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: Greek Reporter
The testing of a Greek helicopter simulator on May 29 at Souda Bay was reported to be a success. The simulator was built on behalf of the Norwegian company Evacsim SA, by Ergaleiotechniki Crete which is based in Chania. (See Full Story)... Read more
10-Jun-2013Source: CAE
The Government of Brunei Darussalam, represented by the Ministry of Finance; the Brunei Economic Development Board (‘BEDB’) and CAE today held a groundbreaking ceremony to officially celebrate the construction of the new CAE Brunei Multi-Purpose Training Centre (MPTC) in Rimba. The groundbreaking, marked by a ceremonial concrete pouring for the first footing, was attended by... Read more
7-Jun-2013
CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) today announced that it has sold six full-flight simulators (FFSs), three to Azal (Azerbaijan Airlines) and three to Turkish Airlines. Azerbaijan Airlines has purchased simulators for the Embraer 190 E-Jet, Sikorsky S92 helicopter and AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter. Turkish Airlines has purchased simulators for the Boeing 737NG, Airbus A320 and Airbus A330 aircraft. The... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Main blades struck tree on take off on training flight. CADORS 2013O1811... Read more
7-Jun-2013
Air Methods training flight. Accident at around 22:30 hours local time. Two POB injured and airlifted to a hospital in Arlington... Read more
3-Jun-2013Source: Entrol
Heli-Aviation, a German company situated in Augsburg, Emden and Salzburg, has signed a deal with Entrol for the purchase of the H11 / EC-135 Simulator FNPT II MCC in order to improve the quality of their initial and recurrent training courses. This will be the third simulator to be installed in Germany by Entrol. The Entrol H11 simulator... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Two killed, one seriously injured – police helicopter on training flight. Post crash fire... Read more
3-Jun-2013
Training accident. Main blades chopped tail boom. Helicopter ended up on its skids... Read more
31-May-2013Source: Australian Government
Minister for Defence Stephen Smith and Minister for Defence Materiel Dr Mike Kelly today announced that three Tenderers have been selected to progress Project Air 9000 Phase 7 which will provide a new helicopter aircrew training system to meet the future rotary wing training needs of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). AIR 9000 Phase 7... Read more
30-May-2013Source: HeliHub.com
Swedish operator Northern Helicopters announced yesterday that they have placed an order with Guimbal for a hook to be installed on one of their two Cabri helicopters. It will be used for training during their integrated CPL course, and thus give all of their trainee pilots basic sling load experience. New Zealand operator Frontier Helicopters... Read more
28-May-2013Source: Dodge City Community College
Gordon Jiroux, President of Universal Helicopters received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Aviation Science with all of the Rights, Honors, Privileges and Responsibilities from Dodge City Community College on May 4, 2013. Mr. Jiroux has been a partner to Dodge City Community College in helicopter flight training for more than five years. “He is one... Read more
23-May-2013Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) today reported net income for the March 2013 quarter of $40.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, was $36.7 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the March 2013 quarter, a decrease of $7.8 million,... Read more
22-May-2013Source: CAE
CAE announced today at the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe’s leading showcase for military simulation and training, that the Royal Navy’s Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator located at Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton is now in-service and ready-for-training following a major visual system upgrade. The visual system upgrade, which included the addition of... Read more
21-May-2013Source: Bristow Group
Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS), the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore energy industry, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 25 percent increase in the company’s dividend, resulting in a quarterly dividend of $0.25per share, up from $0.20 per share previously. The dividend will be payable on June 14, 2013 to stockholders of record at... Read more
21-May-2013Source: CAE
On the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), Europe’s leading showcase for military simulation and training, CAE announced that the Portuguese Navy recently completed 20,000 incident-free flight hours for its fleet of Lynx Mk95 helicopters. The Portuguese Navy has been training its Lynx helicopter pilots for the past 19 years at the... Read more
21-May-2013Source: Barco
Visualization pioneer Barco is pleased to announce the opening of its new demonstration and training center in Xenia, Ohio, United States, which will showcase real-world visual display systems and products tailored to meet the needs and requirements of training and simulation markets. A wide variety of solutions will be on display for Barco integrator partners... Read more
16-May-2013Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International announces that it has received approval from EASA for 49 of its practical maintenance training courses under Regulation 1149/2011 to date. All previously approved EASA practical maintenance training courses are to comply with agency’s Training Needs Analysis requirement no later than August 1, 2013. “We are pleased that EASA has approved 49 of... Read more
10-May-2013Source: Nordic Rotors
On 5 April the Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) approved HeliAir Sweden as a new Flight Training Organisation (FTO). The new flight school is branded as HeliAir Academy. HeliAir says that the school will start off by offering flight training for Private Pilot Licenses (PPL-H), Night Qualifications and Type Ratings. One of the company’s Bell 206... Read more
9-May-2013
Training accident, helicopter ended up on its starboard side in local park... Read more
7-May-2013Source: Christie Digital Systems
Christie®, a leader in simulation projection display solutions, today announced that it is hosting the fourth SIM University training forum, a free educational event taking place May 7-8 dedicated to the world of visual display requirements for the simulation industry at the Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida. Zoran Veselic,... Read more
6-May-2013Source: Press TV
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled a new indigenous simulator for Bell 214 helicopter, presenting the forces’ latest achievement in the simulation field. (See Full Story)... Read more
3-May-2013
Two seat helicopter on routine training flight... Read more
1-May-2013
Minor damage during training flight... Read more
30-Apr-2013Source: CAE
CAE USA today announced that the United States Navy has declared an updated MH-60S “Sierra” operational flight trainer (OFT) as ready-for-training at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island near San Diego, California. This MH-60S OFT, originally manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was completely upgraded by CAE to add new technologies and ensure concurrency with other MH-60S... Read more
26-Apr-2013Source: Colorado National Guard
The Colorado Army National Guard will cut the ribbon at a new state-of-the-art aviation training facility at the Eagle County Airport near Gypsum, Colo., April 26 at 10:30 a.m. The $39 million facility will be the new home of the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site. The project provided an immense economic benefit to... Read more
26-Apr-2013Source: Pilot Career News
Bristow Helicopters has opened up recruitment for a raft of opportunities including engineering apprenticeships, cadet pilot training and business graduates following a successful year.(See Full Story)... Read more
24-Apr-2013Source: CAE
CAE USA today announced that the United States Navy has declared an updated MH-60S “Sierra” operational flight trainer (OFT) as ready-for-training at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island near San Diego, California. This MH-60S OFT, originally manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was completely upgraded by CAE to add new technologies and ensure concurrency with other MH-60S... Read more
21-Apr-2013Source: CTEx
[electronic translation] The simulator helicopters SHEFE developed by Army Technology Center (CTEx), in partnership with SPECTRA, Brazilian technology company, has received the qualification Flight Training Device FTD Level 4 of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). The certification aims to ensure the level of similarity with a real helicopter so that it is able to do... Read more
19-Apr-2013Source: Eurocopter
Future generations of Chinese aviation technicians will benefit from hands-on training experience with an Ecureuil (AS350 family of helicopters) donated by Eurocopter China to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). This rotorcraft is to be located at the CAFUC campus in Guanghan, Sichuan Province as part of the Eurocopter-supported training courses for students... Read more
16-Apr-2013Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that it will offer training for the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter at its Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. The Sikorsky S-76B training program was previously located at FlightSafety’s West Palm Beach Learning Center. “We look forward to welcoming operators of the Sikorsky S-76B to the Dallas Center,” said Daniel MacLellan,... Read more
15-Apr-2013Source: Helibras
[electronic translation] Helibras announces during LAAD Defence & Security 2013 – International Exhibition of Defence and Security in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), the details of the construction of a training center and Simulators Flight helicopters EC725 and EC225, models being produced in company’s new hangar in Itajubá (MG). The new Training Center and Simulators Helibras... Read more
11-Apr-2013Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS) today announced the opening of a new UH-60 BLACK HAWK Helicopter Flight Simulator Training Center at the Colombian Air Force Base in Melgar. The first of its kind in South America, the center provides pilot and flight crew training for the Colombian Armed Services and Sikorsky military customers throughout the region.... Read more
10-Apr-2013Source: upi
The U.S. Army has selected L-3 Link Simulation & Training to build UH-60M Operational Flight Trainers for Taiwan (see full story).... Read more
8-Apr-2013Source: AeroSimulators
AeroSimulators announced today that it has entered into simulator maintenance and support agreements with Bond Air Services and INAER Helicópteros Off-Shore. Under the support agreements, AeroSimulators will be responsible for the delivery and provision of spares, support equipment, maintenance and re-certification services, as well as on-site training and documentation. These support services will cover an... Read more
28-Mar-2013Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that John Van Maren has been promoted to Vice President, Simulation. He replaces Rick Armstrong who is leaving the company to pursue other interests. “We are pleased to promote John Van Maren to Vice President, Simulation,” said Bruce Whitman, President & CEO. “John is a valuable and well respected... Read more
23-Mar-2013
Training accident. Main rotors severed tail boom, aircraft ended upright on its skids... Read more
21-Mar-2013Source: CAE
CAE 3000 Series Level D simulator for AW139 is located at Rotorsim training centre in Sesto Calende, Italy Rotorsim, the joint venture owned equally by CAE (NYSE:CAE)(TSX:CAE) and AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, today announced that ENAC (the Italian Civil Aviation Authority) has certified a CAE 3000 Series AW139 full-flight simulator (FFS), jointly developed by AgustaWestland... Read more
20-Mar-2013Source: Air Methods Corporation
Air Methods Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRM), the global leader in air medical transportation, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with FlightSafety International to use its Dallas-based Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simulator for the Company’s pilot training program. Air Methods believes simulator training enhances the Company’s pilot training program by affording... Read more
19-Mar-2013
Heavy landing, deforming the skids, on the side of Highway US-1 after engine malfunction... Read more
15-Mar-2013Source: Aviation Specialties Unlimited
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) has completed night vision cockpit modifications for an AS350B2 for Era Training Center, LLC., in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Chris Reber, ASU Assistant Director of Maintenance, was onsite to complete the modification at the Era Training Center. Reber has been with ASU since 2007 and has personally conducted over 100 NVIS lighting... Read more
15-Mar-2013Source: AH+RT
A team of longtime helicopter and fire/rescue industry professionals have joined forces to enhance safety and training opportunities for companies, pilots and crewmembers alike. Advanced Helicopter + Rescue Techniques LLC (AH+RT), based in Portland, Ore., provides comprehensive training services covering a variety of rotary wing, aerial firefighting and technical rescue skill sets. The company also... Read more
13-Mar-2013Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has teamed with Antipodean Aviation of Australia to offer survival training in emergency water landings for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. The course covers pre-flight planning and emergency water landing techniques, as well as escape from a submerged aircraft cabin and sea survival techniques, including life preserver and life raft familiarization, and... Read more
11-Mar-2013Source: Colombian Air Force
(electronic translation) In order to improve the training of helicopter pilots UH-60L, the Minister of Defense, Juan Carlos Pinzón Well, today delivered to the Colombian Air Force (FAC) art simulator in Melgar (Tolima). The sophisticated equipment is the exact replica of a cockpit of these aircraft, known as Black Hawk, has all the tools, systems and... Read more
9-Mar-2013Source: FlightSafety
Sikorsky Aircraft and FlightSafety International have jointly announced the development of eight Level-D full flight simulators for Sikorsky’s S-92®, S-76® and S-70i™ helicopter platforms. Currently in production, the simulators will expand access to OEM approved comprehensive aircraft training to Sikorsky customers in the USA, Brazil, Norway and South East Asia. Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), the... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: CAE
CAE today announced it has won a series of services and upgrade contracts during the first two months of its fiscal year 2013 fourth quarter valued at approximately C$90 million. They include contracts to provide C-130 training support services, upgrades for the United States Navy’s MH-60S helicopter simulators and training devices, maintenance and support services... Read more
7-Mar-2013Source: Metro Aviation
Air medical transportation and helicopter completions leader, Metro Aviation has announced the completion of a new comprehensive training center co-located at the company’s main offices in Shreveport, Louisiana. The 12,000 square foot facility is complete with the latest generation learning tools dedicated to safety and efficiency through training. The company will provide advanced training presentations... Read more
6-Mar-2013Source: CAE
CAE today announced at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo conference that it has significantly enhanced pilot training for helicopter operators serving the oil and gas market, customizing aircraft training curricula for offshore operations. Working with partner CHC Helicopters, CAE subject matter experts have integrated offshore elements of standard operating procedures, checklists and other operational... Read more
5-Mar-2013Source: Frasca
Frasca International Inc. (booth C5601 HELI-EXPO) is actively manufacturing and delivering helicopter Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) and Flight Training Devices (FTDs) to customers worldwide. Frasca has seen a continual increase in helicopter business over the last decade and continues to receive orders for flight training equipment for both civil and military training applications. Recent orders... Read more
4-Mar-2013Source: Guimbal
Following a careful evaluation of the helicopter, Heli-Union has selected the Cabri G2, produced by the French manufacturer Helicopteres Guimbal to equip its flight academy HUTC (Héli-Union Training Center), located in Angouleme, France. The first French Offshore operator acquiers two copies of the two-seat helicopter, destined to professional pilots training, starting as soon as April.... Read more
3-Mar-2013Source: Universal Helicopters
Universal Helicopters (UHI), a leader in helicopter flight training, Night Flight Concepts (NFC), the leading provider of comprehensive night vision solutions, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, the world’s oldest and most prestigious aeronautical university and Dodge City Community College (DC3) are pleased to announce new training alliance to bring collegiate level NVG programs to the southwest.... Read more
3-Mar-2013Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that it now offers training for Bell Helicopter operators at its newly expanded Learning Center in Dallas, Texas. “The relocation of our Bell Helicopter training programs to the Dallas Learning Center will significantly enhance the service our Customers receive and further increase the quality and value we provide,” said David Davenport, Senior... Read more
2-Mar-2013Source: Sogitec
SOGITEC INDUSTRIES, a subsidiary of DASSAULT AVIATION, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded by NAHEMA (NATO Helicopter D&D Production and Logistics Management Agency) a contract for the production of an NH90 Medium Range Training Device (MRTD) to be delivered to the Finnish Army Aviation. SOGITEC is already in charge of the development... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: FlightSafety
FlightSafety International announces that its Eurocopter EC135 Level D qualified full flight simulator, located at its Dallas Learning Center, has received Night Vision Goggle qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration. This is the first qualification of its type under the National Simulator Program’s Guidance Bulletin 10-01. “The Night Vision Goggle qualification of our Eurocopter EC135... Read more
28-Feb-2013Source: Helidecks Software Solutions
Helidecks Software Solutions has released a series of cockpit guide and checklist apps for the AW109 and R44 helicopters. A professional-grade pilots checklist, the app is designed to provide pilots and instructors with an easy-to-follow challenge and response style set of checklists. The app is available to purchase through the Apple iTunes store. for use... Read more
25-Feb-2013
Training accident, helicopter ended up on its side in grassy field. The two occupants of the aircraft were identified as pilot Captain Manuel Poblete FAP Pardo Aguilar (30) and passenger Major FAP Candle Italo Fernandez (36)... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: HFI
Helicopter Foundation International will once again be holding its fundraising silent auction at HELI-EXPO®, which will take place March 4-7, in Las Vegas. This year’s auction will feature a number of exciting offerings, including several trainings such as: an AW139 Recurrent Training offered by FlightSafety International ($20,000 value), Sikorsky S-76 Initial Training offered by CAE... Read more
21-Feb-2013Source: Indra
Indra will supply two new EC225 transport helicopter simulators to Eurocopter. The systems will be implemented in the training centres of the aircraft manufacturer in Malaysia and Brazil. These two new orders were closed following the delivery by Indra of the first EC225 helicopter simulator in 2011, which is currently operating at Eurocopter’s pilot training... Read more
20-Feb-2013Source: Heli Aviation
[electronic translation] The police chief and the head of the provincial police force flying Liaoningun inspected with a delegation from the Heli Aviation TRAINING ACADEMY in Augsburg. Impressed by our forward-looking, equipped with state of the art technology flight school, training and expertise of the entire fleet of Heli Aviation teams audited executives the TRAINING... Read more
19-Feb-2013Source: Heli Aviation
[electronic translation] In China it seems the reputation of Heli Aviation TRAINING ACADEMY draw ever larger circles. In order to get over the many positive reports of recent Chinese graduates an idea may be reported to the chief pilot and an instructor of the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) to visit the TRAINING ACADEMY... Read more
18-Feb-2013Source: Bristow Academy
There’s a certain buzz these days in Carson City, Nevada—the sound of Bristow Academy Mountain Flying Training. On 23 May 2011 Bristow Academy began operating in the majestic Lake Tahoe region and hasn’t stopped since, training more than 100 pilots from a myriad of countries in high altitude operations. Military and police units have flocked... Read more
15-Feb-2013Source: ASA (Aviation Supplies & Academics)
Check out our new Helicopter Flashcards for the Robinson R22 and TH-67 training helicopters. Civilian and military students, instructors, and pilots of all levels will find these flashcards serve to greatly facilitate memorization and understanding of the systems and functions of each aircraft. The R22 Helicopter Flashcards Study Guide contains nearly 400 flashcards covering the... Read more
14-Feb-2013Source: Russian Helicopters
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces that Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, a Russian Helicopters company, has introduced a Mi-171 simulator built by CSTS Dinamika. The flight trainer is based on an actual Mi-171 cabin and features realistic on-board systems. It can be used to... Read more
12-Feb-2013Source: Guidance Aviation
Guidance Aviation of Prescott, Arizona, will be celebrating its 15th Year Anniversary and unveiling its newest training technologies; a “Maneuvers Guide” mobile application (“App”) and an online training portal called “MyGA”, during HELI-EXPO 2013. The mobile application includes a series of High Definition (HD) instructional flight videos and a digital Maneuvers guide. This new training... Read more
5-Feb-2013Source: CAE
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently awarded CAE two contracts for simulator upgrades and training services at CAE’s Medium Support Helicopter Aircrew Training Facility (MSHATF). A contract to provide both ground school and simulator aircrew training services at MSHATF for the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the Puma HC2 helicopter has been... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: Yorkshire Post
A British helicopter instructor has been sentenced to six months jail for falsely signing off the training records of a student pilot to get him a pilot’s licence. The Judge said that it was impossible to say whether these actions were contributory to the “newly qualified” pilot and his wife losing their lives in their... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Helicopter Rehearsal Autonomous Safety & Training System (‘THRUST’) participated in a large-scale exercise of joint forces which included hundreds of live forces including helicopters, air defense platforms, tanks, and land vehicles. Virtual armaments were used rather than live ammunition. During the exercise the forces used IAI’s THRUST system to conduct in-depth... Read more
4-Feb-2013Source: Helicentre Aviation
Due to the severe weather the UK has experienced throughout January, Helicentre Aviation have granted a 30 day extension to candidates wishing to apply for their professional helicopter pilot scholarships. The weather conditions, ranging from heavy snow and freezing fog to gale force winds and torrential rain, have made it impossible to fulfill the training... Read more
27-Jan-2013Source: FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is pleased to announce that David Rushton has joined the company as Commercial Marketing Manager, Visual Simulation Systems. “We are pleased to welcome David to the FlightSafety team. He brings more than 25 years of experience in visual systems for the flight simulator industry,” said Jon Hester, General Manager, Visual Simulation Systems. “Dave... Read more
18-Jan-2013Source: Smithville Times
From the company being founded in Oregon in 2007, and expanding into California, Jerry Trimble Helicopters has now opened at Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport in Texas (see full story)... Read more
