News 2008


2008/12/18

Era Training Center LLC Announces Second Qualified CFR Part 60 Level 6 Flight Training Device

Era Training Center LLC (Era Training Center) announced today that it has obtained CFR part 60 Level 6 qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its AS350 B2 Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD). The AS350 FSTD, built by Frasca International, Inc. (Frasca), offers an exact cockpit replication. This is the second advanced Level 6 FSTD acquired by the Center, with the earlier 2008 qualification this year of its EC-135 CPDS P2+.
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2008/08/06

Era Training Center LLC Announces First FAA Aproved CFR Part 60 Level 6 Flight Training Device

Era Training Center LLC (Era Training Center) announced today that it has obtained CFR part 60 Level 6 qualification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its EC135 CPDS P2+ Flight Simulator Training Device (FSTD). The EC135 FSTD, built by Frasca International, Inc. (Frasca), offers an exact cockpit replication, duplicating both the single pilot and dual pilot Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) configuration.
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2008/06/06

Era Training Center LLC Announces its Grand Opening

Era Training Center LLC announced today the Grand Opening of its new 7,694 square-foot facility located in Lake Charles, in proximity to Era Helicopters’ headquarters in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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2008/02/22

Frasca International to Exhibit EC-135 Flight Training Device at HELI-EXPO

Frasca International, Inc. (Frasca), announced today that it will exhibit a Eurocopter EC-135 Level 6 Flight Training Device (FTD) at the Heli-Expo show (February 24-26, Houston, TX). The FTD will be on display in the Frasca booth (#3749) and will feature Frasca's TruVision Global visual system in a 200 degree display dome. The unit was built for Era Training and will be delivered to their new Training Center in Lake Charles, LA following the show. The Era Training Center will feature two Frasca helicopter Flight Training Devices (FTDs), an AS-350B2 FTD and the EC-135 FTD, classrooms, custom briefing areas and administrative offices.
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New VP | GM

Era Training Center is pleased to announce that Randy Rowles has been named VP/General Manager.
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FSTD Benefits

Generally, as a common practice, a 75% / 25% rule is recommended; 75% in the FSTD and 25% in the aircraft.
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Mission Specific

Most importantly, the Center can assist in design and implementation of Line Operational Simulations, including Line-Oriented Flight Training (LOFT), Special Purpose Operational Training, and Line Operational Flight Evaluation.
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