Wed, Jul 07, 2004
All The Training, None Of The Risks
Raytheon Canada Limited
has been selected to provide the FIRSTplus air traffic control
training simulator to the Homestead campus of Miami Dade College's
(MDC) School of Aviation in Florida.
The highly realistic radar and two-dimensional tower environment
provided by FIRSTplus will allow Miami Dade to conduct air traffic
control (ATC) training without the risks and costs of traditional
on-the-job training. The system will allow hands-on experience for
students in performing various facets of the air traffic
controller's training including tower, ground, terminal and enroute
simulations.
"Using FIRSTplus, our students can learn by experiencing a wide
variety of scenarios, including various emergency situations. We
want our students to have the best training facilities in the
country and our training, in concert with the FIRSTplus simulator,
will continue to make that goal a reality," said Dr. Richard
Schinoff, president of MDC's Homestead campus.
"Efficient use of current lab facilities, ease of future
upgrades and flexibility for the many facets of controller training
were key needs that we were able to address with FIRSTplus," said
Geoff Murray, Raytheon's director of ATC simulation. "An easy to
learn, user-friendly Windows environment combined with
sophisticated levels of ATC simulation and reliable customer
support are essential reasons why FIRSTplus continues to be
selected by premier learning institutions in the United States," he
said.
Raytheon's FIRSTplus system will be installed and operational in
the School of Aviation by the third quarter. Once implemented, the
FIRSTplus system will dramatically increase the training capability
at MDC's Homestead campus.
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