Frasca TRAC20 G7 Simulators: Powering WMU’s Next Generation of Pilots
Western Michigan University (WMU) College of Aviation is a leader in shaping the future of aviation. Known for its long history of excellence in pilot training, WMU recently acquired four Frasca TRAC20 G7 simulators, reinforcing its commitment to innovation. These advanced simulators will equip WMU’s students with the skills needed to transition smoothly to real-world flight. As the first fleet customer for the new Cirrus SR Series G7 with the Perspective Touch+ system, the college continues its tradition of pioneering new technologies in pilot training. This commitment aligns with WMU’s mission to prepare leaders sought after by the aerospace industry and to advance the knowledge base through meaningful research. (more…)
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Elevating Aviation Training: A Frasca Case Study with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Prescott, Arizona Campus
Background
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, with residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, is the nation’s largest, oldest, and most comprehensive aeronautical university, setting the standard for aviation education and dedicated to preparing the next generation of aviation professionals. Founded in 1926, Embry-Riddle offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing all aspects of aviation, from flight training to aerospace engineering. (more…)
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Taking Flight: CTE Academy Soars with Frasca RTDs in High School Aviation Program
Nurturing Aviation Dreams and Skills in Sioux Falls, SD
In the heart of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, a remarkable partnership is empowering young aviation enthusiasts to chase their dreams and gain hands-on experience like never before. The spotlight is shining brightly on the Career and Technology Education (CTE) Academy, particularly its Aviation program, as they raise the bar in aviation education with the (more…)
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Elevating Pilot Training Amidst Aircraft Shortages: Frasca RTD Leads the Way
As the demand for pilots continues to surge, flight schools find themselves in a predicament. In addition, within the coming decade, more than a quarter of the current commercial pilot workforce will approach mandatory retirement age, intensifying the need for efficient and effective pilot training solutions. (more…)
Customer Spotlight: ATP FLIGHT SCHOOL
The longstanding partnership between Frasca, a FlightSafety International company, and ATP Flight Schools spanning 20 years stands as a testament to Frasca’s ability to forge long-term relationships, provide exceptional products, and deliver unparalleled customer service. (more…)
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Frasca Strengthens Ties with PTDI Through Delivery of H225M Level D Simulator
Indonesia’s aerospace industry is growing, and Frasca, a FlightSafety International company, is playing a key role in supporting its development with the recent completion of Factory Acceptance of a Level D H225M Helicopter Full Flight Simulator (FFS) as part of PT Dirgantara Indonesia’s (PTDI) collaboration with Frasca to deliver a Level D H225M Helicopter FFS to the Indonesian Air Force (IDAF). (more…)
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Frasca’s Expertise Brings Navy TH-73A Training Technology to Market Earlier Than Expected
Frasca, a FlightSafety International company, delivered groundbreaking technology to the U.S. Navy nearly three years ahead of expectations, producing a more efficient and cost-effective training system for the U.S. Navy’s next generation rotary wing training program. (more…)
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United Airlines invests in FRASCA simulators for new flight school
By 2030, United Airlines plans to hire at least 10,000 pilots to both fill retirement vacancies and to fly its additional 500+ new aircraft expected to be online by that date. A bold plan like this requires bold execution. United opened United Aviate Academy (UAA) in December 2021 with the goal of training half of those needed pilots at a rate of 500 a year to maintain a strong pipeline of qualified aviators for years to come. United is the only major U.S. airline to own a flight training school. (more…)
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Frasca’s RTD is the Only Value-Priced AATD Licensed for The Garmin G1000
The law of primacy states how we first learn to perform a skill will be the way we best remember how to execute that skill, regardless of whether what we learned was correct or not. It is hard to unlearn what we were first taught and relearn how to perform a skill a new way. For flight instruction, it is imperative we teach and learn skills properly and completely the first time to avoid mistakes in the flight deck. (more…)
Scenario-Based Training: Leveraging Simulators to Maximize Helicopter Safety
Despite affordable rotorcraft simulator solutions on the market today, many helicopter pilots learn to fly exclusively in the helicopter. However, for obvious safety reasons, aircraft-only training does not allow for realistic simulated emergencies. Instead, pilots simulate emergency procedures in the aircraft by talking through the steps and touching switches rather than actuating them. They are also not experiencing or seeing realistic cues present in a true emergency. Unfortunately, when an emergency occurs, the transfer of knowledge to a real response does not fully transfer and accidents are not avoided. (more…)
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