The US Army has awarded a contract to Fidelity Technologies valued at $9 million to provide training devices for the PC-12NG Knight RYDER Light Lift Utility Aircraft used by the Afghan Special Mission Wing.
Under this contract Fidelity will produce a PC-12NG Flight Training Device along with a: Cockpit Procedures Trainer and other components.
The Flight Training Device will meet FAA Level 6 and the Cockpit Procedures Trainer will meet FAA Level 4 Certification Standards. After installation in Afghanistan, these training aids and devices will be used to train Afghan pilots in aircraft familiarisation and operations in support of the war on terrorism and the effort to stop the proliferation of drugs within the region.
Under this contract Fidelity will produce a PC-12NG Flight Training Device along with a: Cockpit Procedures Trainer and other components.
The Flight Training Device will meet FAA Level 6 and the Cockpit Procedures Trainer will meet FAA Level 4 Certification Standards. After installation in Afghanistan, these training aids and devices will be used to train Afghan pilots in aircraft familiarisation and operations in support of the war on terrorism and the effort to stop the proliferation of drugs within the region.
For more information please see MILITARY TECHNOLOGY #12/2015, available at the show on booth #453; and frequently check back for more NEWS FROM THE FLOOR.