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FlightSafety expands Sikorsky training at West Palm Beach and Lafayette

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FlightSafety International now offers a new series of Sikorsky S-70A courses at its West Palm Beach Learning Center, designed to provide a path for FAA type certification and recurrent training in the S-70A Black Hawk.

Additionally, a simulator for the Sikorsky S-76B has entered service at the company's Learning Center in Lafayette, Louisiana.

“This upgrade and expansion of the training programs and services we offer to operators of Sikorsky helicopters reflects FlightSafety’s commitment to provide the broad range of conveniently located programs our Customers require,” said David Davenport, Executive Vice President.

The new Sikorsky S-70A courses are provided by FlightSafety’s highly qualified instructors and Training Center Evaluators. They feature a Level-D qualified simulator and are designed specifically for restricted category, public use, and government operators.

FlightSafety expands Sikorsky training at West Palm Beach and Lafayette

The available courses include a two-week VFR initial and one-week prior experience course which leads to an S-70 type rating with VFR limitation on an FAA certificate. An approved VFR Recurrent course with FAA 14 CFR 61.58 proficiency check, as well as 14 CFR 61.57 day and night takeoff and landing recent flight experience endorsements, are also offered.

The Sikorsky S-76B full flight simulator was previously located at FlightSafety’s Dallas Learning Center. It underwent a complete refurbishment and upgrade at FlightSafety’s Simulation design, manufacture, and support facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. FlightSafety has served as the factory authorized training provider for Sikorsky since 1983.

Night Vision Goggle training in Dallas, Denver, Lafayette and Stavanger

FAA-approved Part 142 Night Vision Goggle initial and recurrent training is now offered by FlightSafety at its Learning Centers in Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Lafayette, Louisiana; and Stavanger, Norway.

The Airbus, Bell and Sikorsky simulators are NVG qualified by the FAA’s National Simulator Program. The qualification was received after thorough evaluation and demonstration of the simulator’s ability to accurately represent Night Vision Goggle operations.

Night Vision Goggle training in Dallas, Denver, Lafayette and Stavanger

“Expanding our NVG course offering enables us to meet the specific needs of Helicopter Air Ambulance; Law Enforcement; Search and Rescue; Airborne Surveillance; and Security, Fire and Rescue operations, government and military agencies, and others” said Steve Gross, Senior Vice President, Sales. “This ongoing expansion, and FAA qualification of our NVG training, demonstrates the advanced capabilities and flexibility of our VITAL 1100 visual system and commitment to providing the highest quality training for this critically important technology.”

The initial training is designed to provide in-depth instruction on the equipment and focus on the efficient and effective use of the goggles through scenario based and mission specific exercises.

It includes eight hours of ground school and eight hours of training in an advanced Level D qualified simulator.

The recurrent course provides an extensive review of NVG operational techniques during all phases of flight. Topics include Limitations and Flight Operations; Aeromedical Factors; Normal, Abnormal, and Emergency Operation; Performance and Scene Interpretation; Flight Planning; as well as Night Interpretation and Factors Affecting Interpretation.

It also covers NVG regulatory and procedural guidance FAA 61.31(k) (1).

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BlueSky Business Aviation News | 1st March 2018 | Issue #453

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