Mon, Feb 23, 2015
Additional Level D Full Flight Simulator To Be Available For Training In Lafayette, Louisiana
AgustaWestland has approved the FlightSafety International Learning Center in Lafayette, LA as an AgustaWestland Authorized Training Center. FlightSafety International has been providing AW139 Training since May, 2013.
Courses for the popular AW139 intermediate helicopter delivered from the Learning Center benefit from an AW139 Level D qualified Full Flight Simulator which features FlightSafety's electric motion and control loading technology and new VITAL 1100 visual system. The advanced VITAL 1100 visual system provides highly realistic visuals designed for comprehensive training scenarios. It is optimized for training low level flight operations, offers increased scene content, vastly improved weather features and enhanced levels of detail for optimum cueing. VITAL 1100 delivers the ability for helicopter pilots and crews to be completely immersed in all training requirements. The level D device is complemented by a comprehensive suite of courseware and training aids.
The establishment of FlightSafety by AgustaWestland as an Authorized Training Center represents the Company’s commitment to strong training partnerships and to its expanding global support and training services.
“We are very pleased to join AgustaWestland’s training network as an Authorised Training Center and look forward to growing our relationship into the future," said David Davenport, Senior Vice President FlightSafety International.
Through the training academies in Italy, UK, the U.S. and Malaysia, AgustaWestland claims an enviable track record in successfully training both commercial and military pilots and maintainers from all over the world. Extensive use is made of multi-media tools and an expanding range of synthetic training devices ranging from e-learning, part-task maintenance and procedures trainers through to full mission and flight simulators.
(Image provided by AgustaWestland)
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