Thu, Jan 23, 2003
Spatial Disorientation Trainer Proving Valuable, Reliable
ANN Sponsor Environmental Tectonics
Corporation and FlightSafety International Academy at Vero
Beach (FL) announced the training of FSI's 1,000th lesson using the
GAT-II® General Aviation Trainer. FlightSafety International
Academy uses their GAT-II to train their students in the hazards
associated with spatial disorientation during flight.
According to Cliff Loar, FlightSafety Academy GAT Training
manager, "On January 3 of this month, FlightSafety Academy
conducted the 1000th lesson in the GAT. Students are required to
complete four lessons in the GAT before they graduate. The training
is organized into two VFR and two IFR orientated lessons. In
addition to the ETC provided illusions, the Academy has developed
several alternative scenarios that create a more typical flight
environment where illusions may occur, thus increasing the learning
experience for the student. The feedback from the students who have
attended this training has been very positive and supportive of the
program."
Spatial Disorientation training emphasizes the physiological
hazards which pilots could experience. FlightSafety International
Academy is the first in Florida to offer this type of advanced
pilot training. FAA statistics show that when spatial
disorientation is involved in a mishap, nine out of ten of those
mishaps are fatal.
"The aviation training capabilities offered by the GAT-II will
significantly complement FlightSafety International's Pilot
training curriculum," states Glenn King, ETC's Aircrew Training
Systems, Applications Manager.
ETC
recently introduced the GAT-II family of General Aviation Trainers.
GAT-IIs are available in Single Engine, Multi-engine, Helicopter
and Regional Jet versions.
Each GAT-II supports VFR, IFR, Mishap Prevention, as well as
Spatial Disorientation (SD) training. The motion platform provides
roll, pitch, and yaw in response to pilot input. The visual display
provides a photo-realistic terrain database and accurate modeling
of major cities and terrain features. The list of impressive
features includes selectable meteorological conditions, instructor
selectable malfunctions; various map views and contains all FAA
listed airports and navaids.
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