The University of Alaska has placed an order for an FAA Level B Full Flight Simulator for the Cessna Caravan 208B Aircraft. The device will include 3-axis motion and Frasca’s FVS-200TX visual system with 3-channel, 4-window collimated display system. Also included in the order is a Level 3 Frasca Model 142 FTD with dual control and instruments, Apollo GPS, and FVS-200TX with two window direct view display system. The University currently operates a Frasca Model 242 with a 3-axis motion system. (December 18, 2001)

Westwind Aviation Academy, Phoenix, AZ has placed an order for a Model 242T, twin engine turboprop FTD. The device will feature a three channel FVS-200T visual system. Westwind school of Aeronautics is a professional flight training school specializing in the training and development of career commercial pilots. (October 30, 2001)

Aerocondor, Portugal, has placed an order for a Frasca Model 242R - reconfigurable device. The 242R can be switched between a B200 FNPT II MCC configuration and a Beech Duchess FNPT II configuration. (September 28, 2001)

NEW! - Frasca Bridge Trainer - FBT

The new Frasca Bridge Trainer (FBT) is designed to provide training for pilots transitioning to regional jets. The FBT provides EFIS, EICAS, autopilot and optional FMS training for the Regional Jet class of aircraft making it an ideal platform for introducing pilots to the modern glass cockpit. (July 26, 2001)

Broward Community College, Pembroke Pines, Fl has placed an order for a Model 142 decked out with options including: wide cockpit, co-pilot controls, co-pilot instruments, co-pilot nav instruments, single engine conversion kit, trim console, KLN 90B GPS, KI525 HSI, DNRMI, dual fuel flow, OAT, aerobatic ADI, GISt, and FVS-200TX color visual system with projected display system.  (July 5, 2001)

Frasca Introduces Model 242R - Reconfigurable STD

Frasca International's Newest product, the Model 242R Reconfigurable Synthetic Training Device (STD) can be converted for training in two or more aircraft types by using panel overlays. The STD converts between a turbine B200 KingAir and a Piston Engine Piper Seminole. The Model 242R features Frasca's FVS-200TX visual system, GISt and many other features and is built to the standards of the FAA and JAA. (June 25, 2001)

EPAG Orders Second Frasca FNPT II STD

Ecole de Pilotage Amaury de la Grange (EPAG), Merville, France has placed an order for their second Frasca built Baron FNPT II Synthetic Training Device (STD). The first device was delivered in January 2001. In addition to a conversion feature allowing use as either a twin-engine (Baron) or single engine (Bonanza), the STDs include a Frasca FVS-200TX visual system, comprehensive avionics and instrumentation, Graphical Instructor Station (GISt), an automated testing system and more. (June 21, 2001)

NIFA Winners All Frasca Users

The UND Flying Team captured the overall team championship in the Region V National Intercollegiate Flying Association's (NIFA) Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON) held in Grand Forks, ND,  May 15-17. UND defended it's 12th national champion standing in the last 17 years, defeating the other 25 participating flying teams. Western Michigan University placed second and Embry-Riddle, Prescott placed third. All use Frasca Flight Training Devices in their aviation program. (June 4, 2001)

Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN has placed an order for a new Frasca Piper Seminole FTD. The Seminole FTD is modeled after a new Piper Seminole aircraft and includes a Garmin Avionics Package with dual Garmin 430 GPS. The FTD will also feature an FVS-200TX visual system with 4-channel projected display. (May 17, 2001)

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) has placed an order for a Frasca Model 242 FTD. The device will include Frasca's FVS-200TX visual system, GPS, and a single engine conversion kit so that it can be used for for both single and multi engine training. IAANZ is the largest New Zealand qualifications Authority (NZQA) and New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZCAA) Part 141 approved flight training organization in New Zealand operating from an international airport. (May 7, 2001)

JAA Approves Frasca 737-400 FNPT II MCC

Oxford Aviation Training (OAT), Kidlington Airport, Oxford, England, has received JAA FNPT II MCC approval for their Frasca 737-400. The device was installed last month and features six-axis motion base, FVS-200TX visual system and more. This is the second Frasca 737-400 to get JAA FNPT II approval, the first being Western Michigan University, Battle Creek. Several other Frasca devices have also received JAA FNPT I, II and II MCC approval. (May 7, 2001)

Argentine Army Orders Frasca Helicopter FTD

The Argentine Army has placed an order for a Frasca UH-1H Helicopter FTD which will be located at the Escuela de Aviacion de Ejercito in Camp de Mayo, Buenos Aires. The device will feature a three channel projected FVS-200TX visual system with custom data base, ECL, GISt and more. It will be used to train UH-1H pilots for their fleet of 39 helicopters. (April 2, 2001)

The Romanian Aviation Academy, Bucharest, has received FNPT II certification by the Romanian CAA for their Frasca Model 242 FNPT II device. This Model 242 features a single channel projected visual system. (March 26, 2001)

Frasca Awarded CCAFC Contract for FTDs

Frasca International has been awarded an official contract with the China Aviation Supplies Import and Export Corporation (CASC) to supply two Frasca Piper Seminole, FAA Level 5, FTDs for the China Civil Aviation Flight College (CCAFC) (March 12, 2001) Complete Press Release.

The French DGAC has approved EPAGs Frasca Baron/Bonanza reconfigurable FTD. The Baron configuration is qualified as a FNPT II device while the Bonanza configuration is qualified as a FNPT I device. In addition to a reconfigurable cockpit, the EPAG FNPT includes a two-tube EFIS system, GPS, a projected 160 degree visual system, and a custom visual data base. Approval by the DGAC adds to the list of countries that have approved Frasca FNPT’s under JAA regulations. This list now includes England, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Romania and France. (March 12, 2001) 

The Romanian Aviation Academy has taken delivery of a Model 242 FNPT II device for their facility in Bucharest. (January 30, 2001)

Lyons Township High School, La Grange, IL has placed an order for a Model 131 with FVS-200T visual system. This will be their 4th Frasca device. Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, PA has ordered a Model 141 for use in their flight training program. (December 7, 2000)

The United States Air Force Academy recently contracted with Frasca to refurbish and upgrade their current Model 141 with GISt, FVS200TX and GPS. The 141 is mainly used by the USAFA Flying Team in preparation for National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conferences (NIFA SAFECON's). In addition to competing at intercollegiate events, the USAFA Flying Team provides its cadet team members realistic Air Force flying and operational experience. (December 28, 2000)

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