April 21, 2006
Silver State Helicopters
Takes Delivery of First Trailer Sim From Frasca – More TruFlite HTM
Helicopter Devices on Order.
Silver State Helicopters
headquartered in North Las Vegas, Nevada has taken delivery of the first of
six Frasca TruFlite HTM helicopter simulator equipped trailers at
their facility in Spring, TX. Two additional simulator equipped trailers will
be delivered to San Diego, CA and New Branfels, TX and the remaining three
will be delivered to other locations in the near future. The trailer units
will be used for pilot training at various locations as needed.
Silver State Helicopters
has ordered a total of twenty-two TruFlite HTM simulators from
Frasca International, Urbana, IL since the launch of the device in 2003.
Eighteen of the devices have been delivered. The TruFlite HTM
utilizes Frasca’s TruFliteTM technology, making it reconfigurable
between three single engine piston helicopter models; the Robinson R22,
Robinson R44 and Schweizer 300 which are used for flight training. The devices
feature a two seat cockpit, interchangeable cyclics (Robinson T-bar and
conventional style), Frasca’s digital sound system, and TruVisionTM
single channel projected visual system.
Silver State Helicopters
operates at over twenty locations in ten states and is the fastest growing
rotorcraft company in the world today. They are a full service commercial
helicopter operator specializing in Aerial Tours, Aerial Photography,
Executive Charters, Law Enforcement Air Support, Fire Fighting, Search and
Rescue, Motion Picture and Television Support, External Load Lifting and
Utility Work, Agriculture Support and Flight Training. Pilots are trained to
the most rigorous standards and put to work operating American made
helicopters from an extensive fleet made up of Bell, MD and Robinson
aircraft. For more information, visit their website:
www.silverstatehelicopters.com
Frasca International,
Urbana, Illinois, manufactures flight training equipment for airlines, flight
schools, Universities and military organizations worldwide. Product range
includes Flight Training Devices (FTDs), FNPT I, II and IIMCC devices, CPTs,
Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and more for all aircraft types, fixed wing and
rotary. They have delivered over 1800 devices since their founding in 1958.
For more
information or digital photo requests, contact Peggy Prichard at:
ads@frasca.com
or by phone at: (217) 344-9200.
