Wed, Feb 01, 2006
The Ascent FFT Also Represents Mechtronix's First Training
Device Sold in France
Mechtronix's ATR 42/72
Ascent Full Flight Trainer (FFT) has received the dual
qualification of FNPT II MCC and FTD Level 2 under JAR-STD 3A and
2A respectively, on December 15, 2005 at the Toulouse based ATR
Training Center (ATC). JAR- STD 2A Level 2 is the highest level FTD
qualification under JAA and corresponds to FAA Level 6 FTD.
The Ascent FFT was the first of several Synthetic Training
Devices delivered in November 2005 as part of a series of
Aerosim-Mechtronix training tools for ATR 42/72 aircraft family. It
also represents Mechtronix' first training device sold in France.
The Ascent FFT comprises the 42-300, 42-500, 72-200, and 72-500
configurations. In addition, the deliveries include one Aerosim
Virtual Flight Deck (VFD), and two Aerosim Virtual Procedure
Trainers (VPT). The Ascent FFT is configured with GNSS, Weather
Radar, TCAS, EGPWS, and features the CAE Tropos Visual System and a
SimAuthor debriefing system.
The devices will support ATR's new training platform called
Advanced Aviation Training. The concept is based on an intensive
use of non motion training devices and equipment in initial and
recurrent training, prior to training in a full motion
environment.
Captain Jean-Michel Bigarr�, Vice-President Training and
Flight Operations at ATR Training Center said: "The Ascent FFT
allows some of the pilot training exercises traditionally performed
on a FFS to be executed on a more cost-effective training device.
The savings in operations and investment costs allow the
development of a worldwide well distributed training network,
giving airlines and authorities a very efficient but cost effective
tool to increase safety, while simultaneously avoiding wasting
money."
"Contributing to the improvement of airlines' training
performance and cost savings is a core part of our mission.
Mechtronix is proud to partner with ATR for the deployment of their
new Advanced Aviation Training platform worldwide." said the
President of Mechtronix Systems, Xavier Herv�.
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