DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF COMPLEX SYSTEMS: Modern aircraft offer reduced pilot workload, but only when the systems are in operation. When these systems become degraded or inoperative, the pilot’s workload can increase dramatically. Without adequate understanding of these systems and proper training, the pilot(s) may not react properly to a system degradation or failure. Simulation training allows for


in-depth


training on aircraft systems and indications of


failure/degradation in environment.


SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING: This kind of training will allow you to cover a broad spectrum of conditions and factors that could lead to an accident, such as weight, weather, high density altitude, night operations, and the element of surprise. Scenario based training is an ideal tool for single- or multi-crew operations.


LESS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:


Modern simulation training is fully electric and does not introduce any noise or environmental pollution. It offers lower emissions, a lower carbon footprint and zero noise pollution. No more noise complaints from neighbors!


REDUCED LIABILITY EXPOSURE:


In-aircraft training creates unnecessary exposure to incidents and accidents. This activity subjects aircraft and crew to added risk, which in turn generates potential liability for the aircraft operator. Simulation- based training provides a safe, focused and realistic training environment that’s far superior with zero risk involved.


REDUCED AIRCRAFT WEAR: Routine operation of any aircraft generates the need for routine maintenance. In the training environment, the aircraft is easily subjected to excessive wear and tear that creates the need for additional maintenance and servicing. Hard landings, engine and system exceedances, and other training- related incidents can reduce the useful life of an aircraft and cause premature component replacement. Training in a simulator reduces wear and tear on the aircraft, which in turn represents a reduced overall lifetime maintenance cost.


Photo: Leonardo Helicopters 62 May/June 2021


The new academy in Philadelphia is part of an $80 million investment in United States operations that will provide training services to help meet a growing demand for pilots, cabin crews, and maintenance technicians across North and South America. The training academy in the U.S. will mirror the services provided by its sister facility in Sesto Calende, Italy, offering ground, air, and virtual training. It also leverages simulator capabilities jointly developed by Leonardo and CAE and operated by their Rotorsim JV. The U.S. academy features training services for the


a low-stress


LEONARDO OPENS NEW U.S. TRAINING ACADEMY


Leonardo recently opened a state-of-the-art Helicopter Training Academy on its existing campus in northeast Philadelphia that also includes production, support, and administrative functions for the United States.


AW119, AW169 and AW139 models. It will also be home to the training services for global customers of the AW609, the world’s first tiltrotor set to receive civil certification.


“We purposely colocated the academy next to our main production, support, and administrative offices because we wanted to not only provide cutting-edge training with modern technology to our customers, but also give them an inside view of our organization, our culture, and how our product is made and maintained with a constant emphasis on quality and safety,” said Bill Hunt, CEO of AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation and managing director of Leonardo Helicopters U.S.


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