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Simcom Adds Training Programs For Falcon 20, Westwind, King Air
All Programs Will Be Offered At Orlando, Florida Facility
SimCom Training Centers has added Falcon 20 and Westwind training programs to its portfolio of services. To support these programs, SimCom has acquired two Level C, full-flight simulators from CAE. Both simulators will be located at SimCom's Parksouth facility in Orlando, Florida, and should be operational by December 1, 2009. SimCom will be installing updated visual systems in both sims, and following re-entry to service, both will be outfitted with new Instructor Operating Stations. A comprehensive set of courses will be offered to meet specific needs ranging from Type Ratings, Upgrade, Second-In-Command and Recurrent training.
The Falcon 20 sim is capable of representing two different platforms. One configuration displays the Sperry SPZ-500 flight director system and autopilot. The other set presents the Collins FD-109 and Collins AP-105. Both configurations include the UNS 1F FMS, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS and TCAS II. Two different engine models are also available -- the GE CF700-2D-2 with Aeronca CF700 thrust reversers and the Garrett TFE 731-5BR-2C with Dee-Howard TR5020 thrust reversers. The Westwind II sim is equipped with the Collins FDS-85 and Collins APS-80. Flight management, terrain and collision avoidance is provided with the UNS 1F FMS, Honeywell Mark VII EGPWS and TCAS II. The engine model represents the Garrett TFE 731-3-1G with Grumman thrust reversers.
"We are excited about these additions to our training services," said Wally David, President and Chief Executive Officer, SimCom Training Centers. "This expansion enables us to provide our signature value-oriented, personalized and friendly approach to the operators of the Falcon 20 and Westwind aircraft."
