Seattle-based One-G Simulation has delivered and installed a Swiss 12 advanced aviation training device at Air Bravo Corp. in Thunder Bay, Ontario, its first deployment in Canada. Based on the Pilatus PC-12 and matched to Air Bravo’s aircraft and installed avionics, the device provides on-site training for the operator’s regional cargo, charter and medevac operations while reducing the need for pilots to travel out of province for recurrent training.
The AATD supports procedure training, systems management, and abnormal and emergency scenarios. Its hardware includes force-feedback yokes, linked rudder pedals with toe brakes, a functional overhead panel, a crew alerting system panel and visuals projected on to a curved screen. Instructors can set the aircraft position, weather conditions and system failures from the instructor station.
Use of the device for recurrent or other operator training remains subject to Air Bravo’s training programme and applicable regulatory approvals, including Transport Canada requirements. One-G founder and chief executive Xylon Saltzman said the company developed the hardware and software in-house, allowing the simulator to be configured for Air Bravo’s aircraft.
Air Bravo has also ordered a second custom One-G device for its Cessna 408 SkyCourier fleet. The additional installation will extend aircraft-specific training capability across the operator’s fleet.