November, 2011

SimuLetter - The latest News From Frasca Flight Simulation

Upgrades Add Life to Simulators

Many Frasca users have upgraded their devices with new avionics, visual systems and software. If you have an older Frasca, contact us today to find out how an upgrade can increase your devices learning and earning power!

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has upgraded their DA40 FTD by replacing their visual system with TruVision™ and updated their Garmin G1000 with new features including WAAS, Synthetic Vison, and Electronic Approach charts. They have also upgraded their Graphical Instructor Station with new software and SAFTE/VAT.

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Training Tips Archive

Frasca Simulators Installed in Afghanistan

Six Frasca flight simulators installed in portable trailers have been delivered to the Shindand Air Force Base in Afghanistan for use by the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps for training. As part of a contract with Cessna Aircraft, Frasca completed and delivered the simulators to the USAF/Afghan Air Force.

The flight simulators include two Cessna 208B Caravan Level 5 FTDs, two Cessna T182T Skylane Level 5 FTDs and two Cessna T182T Skylane BATDs, each housed in their own portable trainer complete with TruVision™ visual systems with customized databases including several areas of Afghanistan as well as instructor operator and debriefing stations. Final acceptance of the devices took placeplace the last week in September and the devices were ready for training starting on October 3rd.

S76 FFS for Bristow Helicopters

The Bristow Group Inc., Houston, TX has ordered a Sikorsky S76 Level B Full Flight Simulator (FFS) which will also be qualified Level 3 Flight Training Device to CAA standards. In addition to the S76 device, Frasca has delivered two Level B Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) for the Eurocopter EC225 and Sikorsky S-92 aircraft. The simulators are in use at in training operations in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Frasca Phenom FTDs Delivered

Frasca hasdelivered two Phenom Synthetic Training Devices (STDs) to the Finnish Aviation Academy (FAA) training facility in Pori, Finland and one to Purdue University.

Both of the FAA devices have been qualified JAR FSTD Level 2 and FNPT II MCC and include a 220° visual system, TruVision™ Global.

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ATAC
November 13-15, Montreal, Canada

I/ITSEC
November 28-Dec. 1, Orlando, FL

Heli-Expo
February 12-14, 2012 Dallas, TX

Singapore Air Show
February 14-19, 2012 Singapore

WATS/RATS
April 17-19, 2012, Orlando, FL