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AXIS Flight Simulation is expanding beyond its established fixed-wing products and entering the helicopter simulator market with two new training devices. The Austrian manufacturer says the move adds rotary-wing systems to a portfolio that already includes full-flight simulators, modular cockpit trainers and software-based procedure-training products. Helicopter simulation presents different challenges from fixed-wing training. A useful…
The U.S. Army is moving toward a contractor-owned and operated model for portions of its initial helicopter pilot training. Under the Flight School Next program, M1 Support Services will provide aircraft, maintenance, simulators, academic instruction and flight instruction at Fort Rucker, Alabama. The Army will retain control of training standards, safety requirements and operational outcomes….
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