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ADVERTORIAL

PILOT PROFICIENCY CHECK

TRAINING CREDITS ON

SIMUFLIGHT SIMULATOR

135 and Part 121 operators and pilots. training devices (FSTD’s). It now formally
PPC henceforth needed to be done either includes training credits for PPC and type
In a world first, the Simuflight Beech in a Level D full flight simulator or in the rating training for fixed base FNPT II, FNPT
1900D and Beech King Air 200 FNPT II aircraft itself at a substantially higher II MCC and FTD FSTD’s subject to the
MCC simulator is the first non-motion cost and in the case of the aircraft - at proviso that the approval is dependent on
the level of fidelity of the FSTD and that
FSTD in South Africa to be approved by a substantially higher risk to crew and the approval is device specific.
aircraft in return for a superficial PPC at
SACAA as Type Specific in accordance best. FSTD seeking these training credits
with SACATS Part 60, FSTD-A and the It should be borne in mind that high need to prove compliance to the required
relevant Technical Guidance Material. risk exercises like engine failure after type specific fidelity level in accordance
Simuflight is proud to announce that take-off into IMC are not recommended with the Technical Guidance Material
after walking this long road their Beech to be done in the actual aircraft. It is (TGM) published by SACAA.
1900D and Beech King Air 200 FNPT also impossible to realistically recreate Simuflight has embarked on a similar
II MCC simulator has been upgraded emergencies that cause master warning upgrade project for their Cessna C208B
to meet the type specific fidelity annunciations in the actual aircraft during Caravan FNPT II FSTD, the target
requirements. flight without incurring substantial risk by timeframe for completion and obtaining
An evaluation by the SACAA was shutting down critical aircraft systems and the Type Specific approval being February
completed successfully and their Beech compromising safety. 2021.
1900D/200 simulator was awarded the An intensive campaign spearheaded Anyone wishing to enrol on their highly
new type specific approval and credits by a team of aviation industry experts cost effective and thorough PPC pro-
for PPC and Type Rating training by the under the auspices of the Commercial gramme and type training for the B1900
authority. Aviation Association of South Africa and B200 at the standard that industry
This announcement follows a long (CAASA) engaged the SACAA in a has become accustomed to receiving
process that began nearly three years meaningful consultation process and in from Simuflight can contact Joey at the
ago when after first allowing Pilot collaboration developed a CAR and CATS training facility on +27 (11) 314 0152 or
Proficiency Checks (PPC) to be carried out Part 60 according to ICAO document via email sales@simuflight.co.za.
on selected higher fidelity non-motion 9625 guidelines that ultimately serves Alternatively head of training and
FNPT II simulators, the South African Civil the unique requirements of South African standards Dean Smith can be contacted
Aviation Authority (SACAA) withdrew aviation. o+27 (11)314 0152 or via email cfi@
these training credits from all non-motion These regulations and technical simuflight.co.za to discuss specific PPC
FNPT II’s industry wide. standards contain, amongst other, the programme needs as the first step to
This created a costly problem for Part training credits table for flight simulation concluding service level agreements. Q

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