SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF TWO MECHTRONIX ASCENT® FLIGHT TRAINERS™ TO CIVIL AVIATION COLLEGE OF JAPAN

On-Site Acceptance completed for two Beech Baron G58 AFTâ„¢  

Aero Friedrichshafen 2012, April 19th 2012 – Mechtronix Systems today announced the successful delivery and on-site acceptance of two Ascent® Flight Trainers™ at the Civil Aviation College of Japan (CAC). The training devices are configured as the twin engine piston Beech Baron G58 and will be used for VFR and IFR training sessions at CAC’s facilities located in Sendai, Japan.

The two units were acquired by CAC with the financial support from the Japan Pilot Training Promotion Association (JPTPA) in 2010 to provide training for 9 newly acquired Beechcraft Baron G58. The pilot students (72 new students per year) trained at CAC are traditionally hired by major Japanese carriers JAL and ANA.

The Ascent® Flight Trainers™ closely replicating CAC’s newly acquired fleet of Baron G58 aircraft, feature a 180 x 35° multi-channel visual system and a Redifun Simulation Inc. (RSI) Image Generator; the latter is FFS Level D compliant and will provide CAC’s pilot students with exceptional visual scene fidelity and realism. These cost-effective platforms are equipped with Garmin 1000 advanced avionics and come with a suite of specific airport databases to further enhance realism during VFR training sessions. The trainers are built in compliance with FAA FTD Level 5 and JAR FSTD A FNPT II requirements.

About Civil Aviation College of Japan
Civil Aviation College (CAC) is an Independent Administrative Institution (established by the Japanese Government) with bases in Miyazaki, Obihiro and Sendai. Currently, CAC operates a fleet of 20 Bonanza A36 and 8 King Air C90A aircraft, and has decided to replace the 8 King Air C90As with 9 Beechcraft Baron G58 in 2010. To learn more, please visit the website, www.kouku-dai.ac.jp

About Japan Pilot Training Promotion Association

Japan Pilot Training Promotion Association (JPTPA) is an incorporated body, established by the Japanese government, for the purpose of providing necessary financial support to activities related to the development of highly qualified pilots that are needed for the development of Japanese air transportation. JPTPA provides funds for purchase of training materials, training aircraft, flight simulators, and also provide there maintenances. JPTPA also promotes the Civil Aviation College, while providing studies of pilot training related matters.

About Mechtronix Systems Inc.
Mechtronix Systems specializes in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training Devices for general, business and commercial aviation. Fuelled by 25 years of passion and dedication, we are a top leader on the global flight simulation and training market with a presence in America, Europe and Asia. Based in Montreal, Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. To support our worldwide customers that include major airlines, training centers and training organizations, we have technical support centers strategically located around the globe. For more information, please visit www.mwc.mechtronix.com.