SIMULATOR TRAINING HITS ITS STRIDE continued are available, around the clock.


■■No risk to aircraft. Trainees can safely practice emergency procedures that would result in damage to an aircraft.


■■No risk to personnel. According to the FAA, training flights accounted for 25 acci- dents in 2017.


■■More realistic. Trainees can practice pro- cedures and maneuvers to failure, past the point where an instructor in an aircraft would take control for safety, and trainers can


introduce additional complications, such as weather or equipment malfunctions, as needed.


■■More cost-effective. Simulator training does not increase your maintenance costs, burns no fuel, and aircraft are not diverted from generating revenue. Because any sce- nario is instantly available and instantly replayable, no time is wasted on repositioning aircraft or waiting for appropriate conditions.


■■Immediate feedback. Simulator training provides trainees with immediate feedback; training can be paused at any time for immediate correction, repetition, or instruction. A common question is “how much training


do I need?” Te regulators, aircraft manufac- turers, or a company training manual might provide guidance for a specific aircraft or procedure. However, I encourage operators and pilots to really see these numbers as the minimum. Remember, proficiency is the goal. Te next question I get asked is “what should


I train for?” Te answer: train for the challenges in your specific operational environment. Te National Transportation Safety Board specif-


ically recommends simulator training for: ■■ Emergency procedures, including autoro- tations and recovery from unusual attitudes


■■ Scenario-based training tailored to the mission, including site-specific training on obstacles and terrain or flying in low-light conditions with night-vision goggles


■■Degraded visual conditions, sound aeronau- tical decision-making, and inadvertent IMC encounters.


17th Annual HFI Helicopter Industry Career and Mentoring Fair at HAI HELI-EXPO®


FREE ADMISSION FOR JOB SEEKERS Georgia World Congress Center


If you’re looking for a new career or job opportunity in the international helicopter industry, plan to attend the career fair at HAI HELI-EXPO 2019.


Exhibitors span all segments of the industry.


A list of exhibitors is online at rotor.org/careerfair. Admission to the career fair is free for job seekers.


Questions? Email careerfair@rotor.org. 46 ROTOR WINTER 2019 Training for Highly Complex Aircraft


Training in a Level D simulator is most useful when the aircraft is highly complex, with integrated technology. It is also a vital resource for training in aircraft requiring an FAA type rating, such as the S-92 or AW139, as well as a valuable training option for complex twin- engine aircraft in many of the complex mission profiles. Full-flight scenarios in both IFR and VFR are possible in Level D simulators. In the Level D helicopter simulator arena,


the leaders have been FlightSafety, CAE, TRU, and Tales. Teir simulators have been installed in training centers around the world and are certified by many regulatory authorities. Level D simulators provide an incredibly


realistic training environment for those flying complex aircraft or high-risk missions, but training time in these devices can be equivalent in cost to training in an actual aircraft. However, there is a range of devices that deliver the substantial benefits of simulator training at a lower cost.


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