Frasca, Embry-Riddle Debut New Training Device

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Frasca International unveiled a new flight training device that uses virtual air traffic control commands. The Synthetic Automated Flight Training Environment with Virtual Air Traffic, or SAFTE/VAT, was demonstrated at the National Training Aircraft Symposium, NTAS, March 16 through 19 at ERAU’s Daytona Beach, Fla., campus. The system incorporates simulated flight plans with voice recognition technology to allow a student pilot to fly in a simulated situation and receive specific commands from a virtual air traffic controller. (April 1, 2009)

DA-40 FTD for Galvin Flying Services

Galvin Flying Services, Seattle, WA, has placed an order for a DA-40 Flight Training Device (FTD) from Frasca. The FTD will feature TruVision™ projected visual system, GISt and more. Galvin is a repeat customer and currently uses a DA-42 FTD and a DA 40 Mentor AATD. (March 4, 2009)

Frasca Offers Data Packages & Flight Test Services