Bristow Group Inc. (NYSE: BRS) based in Houston, Texas announced today that it has contracted to purchase two Full Flight Simulators (FFSs) approved by the Joint Aviation Administration (JAA) from Frasca International of Urbana, Illinois, USA. The Frasca FFSs will represent the Eurocopter EC225 and the Sikorsky S92 aircraft. They will be operated in Aberdeen, Scotland at the new Bristow Training School.

“As Bristow Group continues to make substantial investments in its fleet it’s appropriate that we should acquire the latest simulation technology to match the new generation of helicopters.” said Patrick Corr, Senior Vice President, Bristow Group. “We’ve been greatly impressed with the performance of other Frasca products and we have every confidence that these new simulators will be an enormous benefit to our training programs.”
Each simulator will feature Frasca’s latest technology including a TruVision Global visual system with 200 degree horizontal by 70 degree vertical display system, six axis electric motion base, flight test validation data auto-test utility, blade element modeling, automatic certification testing, exact cockpit replication, electric control loading, multi-channel sound simulation and NVG compatibility.

Frasca’s TruVision Global visual system will be configured in a multi-channel configuration in order to provide a 200-degree horizontal by 70-degree vertical field of view. TruVision Global is a major new release of Frasca's TruVision product line which features whole earth coverage at a base map level and allows high level insets for specific areas. The Bristow simulators will include several high detail airports, coast lines and North Sea oil fields. The FFS's will be dual qualified as JAA FFS Level B and JAA FTD 3 devices.

"We at Frasca are very excited to work with Bristow on this project because it perfectly fits into our strategic plan for the direction our company is going - building more advanced devices and incorporating our latest technology into these devices. We believe that our investment in technology, our excellent customer service and the outstanding people in our organization combined to make this opportunity with the Bristow Group happen. It's apparent from this purchase that Bristow is a true leader in helicopter training and we look forward to working with them." commented John Frasca, Vice President of Frasca International, Inc.

ABOUT BRISTOW GROUP INC.

Bristow Group Inc. is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated. Through its subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures, the Company has major transportation operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea, and in most of the other major offshore oil and gas producing regions of the world, including Alaska, Australia, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia and Trinidad. Additionally, the Company is a leading provider of production management services for oil and gas production facilities in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.bristowgroup.com.
Frasca to Supply 9 FTDs for Pilot Training in Iraq

Frasca to Supply 9 FTDs for Pilot Training in Iraq

Frasca International, Inc, has been awarded a contract to supply nine Flight Training Devices (FTDs) to the US Army for use in training the Iraqi Air Force. The devices will be used for training pilots for both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft and will include three Cessna 172 TruFlite FTDs, two Bell 206 helicopter FTDs, two Cessna Caravan FTDs and two Huey Helicopter FTDs. "TruFlite" denotes Frasca's line of reconfigurable FTDs which can be converted between aircraft types allowing greater flexibility in training. All nine devices will include Frasca's TruVision 220 visual display system for greater realism and fidelity. The contract is a result of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case originated from PEO-STRI to procure multiple flight training devices for the Iraqi Air Force Flight Training Program. "The devices will be used for a large portion of the flight instruction and will preceed arrival of the aircraft in Iraq The Iraqi's have not had a flight training school since the first Gulf War. The FTDs will play an important part in training the Iraqi Air Force and will ultimately assist in getting our troops home sooner," said Mike Younce, Project Director. (August 23, 2007)

Cirrus Design Corporation Selects Frasca FTD

Cirrus Design Corporation, Duluth, MN, manufacturer of Cirrus aircraft has selected Frasca International, Urbana, IL, to provide an SR-22 Flight Training Device (FTD) for use at their training center. The FTD will be used to train new Cirrus SR-22 owners upon delivery of their aircraft. It will include CAPS (Cirrus Airframe Parachute System) and de-icing simulation, Avidyne Entegra avionics and Frasca's TruVision 170 visual display system. Bill Stone, Director of Flight Standards at Cirrus Design says, "I'm excited by Frasca's commitment to bring exceptional flight training devices to Cirrus pilots. Simulation is a phenomenal training tool with benefits for all pilots. I appreciate Frasca's assistance in bringing a flight training device to the Cirrus factory and their interest in providing similar technology at Cirrus Standardized Training Centers. In its first weeks of operation, the device in Duluth has already provided dramatic flight lessons to several Cirrus customers."Cirrus is the world's leading innovator of single-engine, piston-powered aircraft. For the last five years, the SR22 has been the world's best selling airplane in its class. (July 17, 2007)

Frasca International congratulates the winners and participants of this years NIFA/SAFECON collegiate flying competition. The event was held at The Ohio State University earlier this month. The top placing teams were: 1st place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, 2nd place: University Of North Dakota, 3rd place: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona, 4th place: Western Michigan University. For complete results, visit the NIFA website. Frasca International is proud to sponsor the IFR and Ground Trainer events each year and supports excellence in collegiate aviation. (May 21, 2007)

ERA Helicopters Selects Frasca

Frasca International has received an order for an AS350B2 Helicopter Flight simulator from Era Helicopters LLC. The simulator will be configured to fly like the Eurocopter AS350B2 Helicopter and will include exact cockpit replication, Frasca’s TruVision 220 visual system with a database to allow for training in oil support environments as well as winter weather operations in Alaska, and will be qualified as a Level 6 Flight Training Device (FTD).

Era’s Gulf Coast, Alaska and International operations provide consistent standards for safety, reliability, and cost-efficient helicopter services. Era boasts one of the most skilled and experienced workforces available in the helicopter industry today. Era’s parent company, SEACOR Holdings Inc., has long believed in the merits of new technology and modern equipment. This philosophy extends to Era with new airframes to include the EC135 CPDS P2+, S76 C++, Agusta 139 and EC225's. The company has won many national and international awards for safety.

After nearly six decades of operation, Era, a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH), remains at the forefront of the oil and gas support industry with its technologically advanced helicopter fleet. Transporting personnel to the shallow and deepwater oil and gas fields in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska is Era’s primary business. Era also supports fire fighting operations, operates flightseeing tours in Alaska, offers environmental support, and leases helicopters to third parties around the globe. Era is committed to service and safety excellence in every aspect of its operations. (May 11, 2007)

Frasca FTDs Get CAAC & FAA Approval
 
Frasca has received CAAC Level 5 and FAA Level 5 approval on two Cessna 172 Flight Training Devices installed at Qingdao Jiutian Spartan Flight Academy (QJSFA), Qingdao, China (PRC). The simulators feature Frasca’s TruVision 170 visual display system and Graphical Instructor Station (GISt). One unit is equipped with Garmin G1000 advanced avionics while the second unit has conventional instrumentation. The FTDs were delivered early, ahead of a 5 month delivery commitment. (April 18, 2007)

ATP Orders TruFlites

Airline Training Professionals (ATP), the nation's leading provider of pilots to the regional airlines, has ordered five Frasca TruFlite FTDs. The FTDs configured for the multi-engine Piper Seminole feature Frasca's TruVision visual system. ATP is a longtime user of Frasca equipment and will have a total of 16 Frasca TruFlites with the delivery of the new order. (March 28, 2007)

LeTourneu University Adds Another Frasca