Fri, Sep 01, 2006
FTSI Flies With Cirrus
Cirrus Design Corporation announced Thursday the CAPT
(Commercial Airline Pilot Training) program, run by FTSI (Flight
Training Services International), will begin training pilots on
Cirrus airplanes.
Cirrus Executive Vice-President of Sales & Marketing John M.
Bingham reports FTSI has taken delivery of the first of 30 SR20
airplanes to immediately begin flight training. FTSI also has
options for an additional 20 Cirrus aircraft.
"Cirrus is determined to expand the world of aviation, not only
by continuing to create innovative aircraft but by making them
easier to fly," Bingham said. "This resolve, partnered with
top-level training facilities will produce more qualified pilots in
a market where there is a growing demand. Our partnership with FTSI
is a win-win, not only for our companies but for the industry, as
well."
The CAPT program --
located at Flagler County Airport in Palm Coast, FL -- is committed
to training pilots by incorporating the CAPT curriculum with the
latest technology and the highest standard of safety.
"In our opinion, the Cirrus SR20 is the best trainer on the
market today," said FTSI President and CEO Shawn Raker. "We chose
Cirrus aircraft because it met the stringent requirements for the
CAPT program, not only for the innovative technology but for the
built-in safety features, such as the four-point harness restraint,
airbags, side-yoke flight controls, advanced avionics and the
airframe parachute."
As Aero-News reported earlier this
month, FTSI bought the program from Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University.
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