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Bell/AB 212/412 SimulatorTraining

www.oaa.com The benefits of using a helicopter simulator

There is no doubt that aviation training using simulators offers a cost effective and safe alternative to training during actual flight. The real cost of helicopter training consists of many variables but includes the hourly costs associated with fuel, maintenance and insurance. Training in simulators provides a low cost virtually risk-free alternative allowing pilots to be trained for emergencies and other dangerous real world experiences.

Safety Pilot flying skills Historically a large number of serious accidents have Flight control malfunctions such as loss of control of the tail occurred when training in . Pilots and crew rotor, stuck pedals and malfunctions leading to a full down members have died or become seriously injured and expensive autorotation can be trained. Many of these malfunctions are equipment has been damaged, often beyond repair. not possible to practice in the helicopter or are considered Training in a simulator is totally safe even when practicing unsafe to practice. Instructors can also provide students with the most severe malfunctions under adverse weather a higher concentration of training tasks in a given period of conditions. Simulation based training allows for the training time than is usually possible in the helicopter. For example, of maneuvers or situations that may be impractical (or even conducting multiple instrument approaches in the actual dangerous) to perform in the helicopter, while keeping the helicopter may require significant time spent flying the pilot and instructor in a relatively low-risk environment helicopter to a position where the exercise can begin, while in on the ground. For example, electrical system failures, a simulation, as soon as one approach has been completed, instrument failures, hydraulic system failures, engine fires the instructor can immediately re -position the simulated and even flight control failures can be simulated without risk helicopter to an ideal (or less than ideal) location from which to the pilots or helicopter. to begin the next approach.

Cost effectiveness Standardisation Flight simulation provides a significant economic advantage It is important for helicopter operators to ensure that all over training in an actual helicopter. Once fuel, maintenance, crews are trained to the same uniform standard when and insurance costs are taken into account, the costs of using confronted by changing weather and operational conditions. a flight simulator are usually substantially lower than the To ensure training is conducted for all crews under the same operating costs of flying the helicopter for training purposes. conditions the simulator environment can be controlled for many variable conditions including wind, visibility, daytime Regulations / night time, cloud ceiling, thunderstorms and outside air temperature. This ensures that all pilots will be trained and JAR-OPS 3.965 and Appendix 1 effectively require training assessed under the same conditions. to be conducted in a simulator if available. Helicopter training at OAA

Oxford Aviation Academy provides training for both civilian and military customers for VFR, IFR, HEMS, SAR, off- shore, military operations, NVG, CRM and more in our Bell/AB 212/412 Full Flight Simulator.

Bell/AB 212/412 Advanced Training Full Flight Simulator We offer Pilot and Technical Recurrent training, CRM and NVG training, Simulator Operator’s course and Pilot Type The simulator is based in Stockholm, Sweden at Arlanda training on the Bell/AB 212/412. Airport. It is designed to meet both military and civilian training requirements for flying skills and mission training, Additional courses can be designed together with the such as search and rescue, emergency and medical services, customer to address any training need. sling load operations and military tactical training. This in- cludes provisions to train the use of special equipment, such as weather radar, forward looking infrared and night vision goggles. Close proximity to the airport The Stockholm training facility is located at Stockholm- Experienced Instructors Arlanda Airport, only a few minutes from the airport terminals. There are free shuttle buses leaving every 15 In addition to the simulator, our helicopter instructors play minutes in both directions. a vital role in maintaining top quality, reality-based and realistic training. Most of them are working pilots and have At Nightstop, our well equipped hotel directly opposite extensive experience in civilian and military operations the academy, you will find accommodation at competitive and training. prices. Testimonial Introduction to Oxford Aviation Academy

“We are very pleased with the quality of the Bell 212/412 helicopter simulator in Stockholm.

The simulator presents our crews with complex training challenges that would be too time consuming and costly to perform in a helicopter”.

Inaer Helicopter Italia S.p.A. Alessandro Falsina, Post Holder Crew Training

OAA is the world’s leading independent provider of aviation training, personell solutions and technical support services with more than 50 flight simulators and cabin mock-ups.

With training centres in Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong, Norway, Sweden, UK and USA, our reputation for the highest quality, professionalism and service delivery has been built over many years.

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Oxford Aviation Academy Italian representative Oxford Aviation Academy Gelbyson Aerospace Corporation B.V. David Moden, Sales Manager Raffaello Tribioli, Director

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