State-of-the-art FTDs
The Era Training Center features two of the finest Level 6 FTDs available anywhere, the AS350B2 and the EC135 CPDS P2+.
These FTDs are exact cockpit replicas of the respective make and model helicopter. The instructor’s station is located behind the pilot’s seat, where varying degrees of aircraft performance, weather, time of day, geographic areas, specific scenarios and aircraft malfunctions can be simulated. The training devices have been custom made by Frasca International, Inc., a well-known provider of flight training equipment for airlines, flight schools, universities and military organizations worldwide.
When training on these advanced FTDs, professionals will earn specific credits for flight time and maneuvers accomplished to count toward additional pilot certificates and flight-currency requirements. The Center plans to add FTD models simulating other aircraft models in the future.
