AVweb‘s weekly news roundup found reports on a survey for IFR helicopter pilots, the Cirrus Training Center of the Year, a new training management system for Pacific Sky Aviation, flight animation software for Kalitta Air and a partnership between Carlisle Air Group and Worldwide Jet Charter.
The National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA) and the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) are conducting a survey to gather information and insight on issues and limitations facing IFR helicopter pilots. The information gathered through the 10-minute survey will be presented to the FAA and other industry stakeholders.
Wisconsin-based Capital Flight has been named Cirrus Aircraft Company’s 2018 North American Training Center of the year. The award was presented at Cirrus’ annual partner convention in Knoxville, Tennessee. Capital Flight offers services including training, sales, management and maintenance.
Pacific Sky Aviation announced that it has purchased a new cloud-based training management platform. The company will be using the Fox Training Management System by Britannica Knowledge Systems to help oversee pilot training at the Pacific Sky Flight Training Center in Calgary. Also getting new software, Michigan-based cargo airline Kalitta Air will now be using CEFA FAS (Flight Animation System). CEFA FAS animates data from the flight data recorders for review after a flight.
Aircraft management firm Carlisle Air Group has partnered with Worldwide Jet Charter. The collaboration will allow Carlisle Air aircraft owners to access Worldwide Jet’s charter fleet and support network, and provide aircraft management options for Worldwide clients.
