Delta Connection Academy, Sanford, Florida has taken delivery of their Frasca Bridge Trainer (FBT). The FBT is modeled after Bombardier’s CRJ200 regional jet and is designed to provide EFIS, EICAS, autopilot and FMS training.

"We are so excited with the delivery of our state-of-the-art Bridge trainer, said John McGann, Director of Flight Standards and Airline Transition Programs at Delta Connection Academy. In conjunction with this sophisticated device, we have developed a world-class airline designed Bridge Program to assist our instructors transitioning from the Piper Seminole to the Canadair Regional Jet. The Bridge Program’s foundation was developed around five key components; Glass Cockpit Transition, Auto-pilot Operations, Flight Management System (FMS), High Speed Flight and the Crew Management of all of these elements."

"The Frasca Bridge Trainer’s versatility has exceeded our expectations, and will allow us to enhance our program, said Susan Burrell, President of Delta Connection Academy. Now we can provide training that was previously only available at the airline level."

The FBT includes a three channel projected visual system, two-seat cockpit, dual flight controls, four-tube EFIS simulation, two-tube EICAS simulation, autopilot simulation, and a full navigation system. The device uses actual Collins FMS software. By re hosting the actual FMS software, as opposed to the more traditional re-engineered approach, the FBT delivers FMS simulation fidelity that is identical to what the pilot will find in the aircraft during flight.