COPTERSAFETY’S AW139 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

COPTERSAFETY’S AW139 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

HELSINKI, FINLAND, October 21, 2022 – Coptersafety’s CAE AW139 full flight simulator has been qualified to Level-D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Simulator Program. Level-D qualification is only assigned to full-flight-simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA.

“We at Coptersafety are excited to expand our training capabilities, and with the addition of FAA qualified full flight simulators, customers can focus on pilot training in a simulator with the highest level of qualification and capabilities,” states Matthew Presnal, Regulatory Compliance and Engineering Services Manager responsible for Coptersafety’s FAA programs.

Coptersafety’s CAE AW139 Level-D full flight simulator is currently equipped with Phase 5 avionics, that can be easily configured precisely to customer needs, regardless of mission type or weather scenario. It offers immersive and realistic training features such as cockpit vibration, smoke generation, 3D clouds, night and NVIS/NVG visual scenes. Scenarios can be taken from known geographical locations and landing sites by creating scenes in a wide variety of gaming areas and fields of operation. Different visual environments in known geographic locations and landing sites can be customized by our in-house visual model team based on customer requests.

Night Vision Goggles view

Pilots and crews can now book to train in an FAA qualified Level-D AW139 full flight simulator for tasks such as Airborne Radar Approaches, Offshore Standard Approach Procedures, and NVG training tasks, among others. Additionally, pilots can attend one of Coptersafety’s FAA Part 142 approved AW139 Type Rating, ATP, or Recurrent training courses.

Coptersafety’s Training Center is easily accessible from North America, Asia, and the Middle East with its convenient location only four minutes from Helsinki International Airport in Finland. Coptersafety is an FAA Part 142 Training Center, an EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO), and a GACA approved Training Center, among others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRESS IMAGES

Isabella Presnal, Customer Experience and Marketing Manager, Coptersafety Ltd.

tel. +358 45 249 8339, isabella.presnal@coptersafety.com

Hannu Marjoniemi, Commercial Director, Coptersafety Ltd.

Tel. +358 50 338 3838, hannu.marjoniemi@coptersafety.com


About Coptersafety

Coptersafety is an independent helicopter pilot training provider for commercial, government and private organizations. The company provides simulator training for helicopter pilots around the world at its training facility next to Helsinki Airport. Coptersafety has taken the initiative to genuinely improve pilot training to ensure the safety performance of the operators.

For more information, visit www.coptersafety.com.

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COPTERSAFETY’S H145 D-2 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

Coptersafety’s H145 D-2 full flight simulator has been qualified to Level-D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Simulator Program (NSP). Level-D qualification is only assigned to full-flight-simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA. This is the first H145 D-2 simulator qualified by the FAA outside the United States, as well as the first H145 D-2 qualified for NVG training tasks outside the United States.

COPTERSAFETY’S H145 D-2 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)

HELSINKI, FINLAND, October 20, 2022 – Coptersafety’s H145 D-2 full flight simulator has been qualified to Level-D by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Simulator Program (NSP).

Level-D qualification is only assigned to full-flight-simulators that meet the highest standards of the FAA. This is the first H145 D-2 simulator qualified by the FAA outside the United States, as well as the first H145 D-2 qualified for NVG training tasks outside the United States.

We at Coptersafety are excited to continue our expansion of our training capabilities, and with the addition of our second FAA Level D qualified full flight simulator, customers can focus on pilot training in a simulator with the highest level of qualification and capabilities,” states Matthew Presnal, Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor responsible for Coptersafety’s FAA programs.

THE FIRST H145 D-2 SIMULATOR QUALIFIED BY THE FAA OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

Coptersafety’s H145 Level-D full flight simulator is currently equipped with HelionixStep 2 avionics. It offers immersive and realistic training features such as cockpit vibration, smoke generation, 3D clouds, night and NVIS/NVG visual scenes. Scenarios can be taken from known geographical locations and landing sites by creating scenes in a wide variety of gaming areas and fields of operation. Different visual environments in known geographic locations and landing sites can be customized by our in-house visual model team based on customer requests.

Pilots and crews can now book to train in our FAA qualified Level-D H145 D-2 full flight simulator for all their training, testing, and checking, as well as NVG training tasks, among others. Look for additional FAA Part 142 course to become available in the near future.

Coptersafety’s Training Center is easily accessible from North America, Asia, and the Middle East with its convenient location only four minutes from Helsinki International Airport in Finland. Coptersafety is an FAA Part 142 Training Center, an EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO), and a GACA approved Training Center, among others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PRESS IMAGES

Isabella Presnal, Customer Experience and Marketing Manager, Coptersafety Ltd.

tel. +358 45 249 8339, isabella.presnal@coptersafety.com

Hannu Marjoniemi, Commercial Director, Coptersafety Ltd.

Tel. +358 50 338 3838, hannu.marjoniemi@coptersafety.com


About Coptersafety

Coptersafety is an independent helicopter pilot training provider for commercial, government and private organizations. The company provides simulator training for helicopter pilots around the world at its training facility next to Helsinki Airport. Coptersafety has taken the initiative to genuinely improve pilot training to ensure the safety performance of the operators.

For more information, visit www.coptersafety.com.

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New Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor at Coptersafety has been nominated.

Helicopter training service provider Coptersafety has announced a new Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor. Matthew Presnal replaces Chris Schlepers on this position.

Helicopter training service provider Coptersafety has announced a new Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor. Matthew Presnal replaces Chris Schlepers on this position.

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Coptersafety has today announced the appointment of Matthew Presnal as a new Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor. Matt has moved from his past role as a Regulatory Compliance and Engineering Services Manager and is already focusing on his new tasks.

Matthew is a helicopter pilot and flight instructor with over 25 years of global aviation industry experience. From military and commercial production, maintenance, engineering flight test, and in addition HEMS operations in the mountains of Colorado, Matt brings all his expertise to Coptersafety. Finally, thanks to his broad aviation background, he will be able to further the training experience that matches the needs of Coptersafety customers.

“Providing a high-quality training experience is essential for Coptersafety. Our customers operate in some of the most challenging environments every day, and therefore, when they arrive at Coptersafety, our talented professionals are always ready to help those operators train to meet those challenges. As the Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, I look forward to continuing to provide the highest quality of helicopter training to our customers.”

– Matt Presnal commented on his new position. 

Matt is stepping into big shoes left behind by his predecessor Chris Schlepers, who has been playing a vital role at Coptersafety since its very beginnings. Luckily for the company, Chris will still continue to support the helicopter training by helping Coptersafety to further develop and test its simulators. Most importantly, he’ll also keep his position as a part-time Flight Instructor.

“Firstly, I would like to thank Chris for his important role in the development of Coptersafety. He has contributed to this company personally and most importantly inspired others to make a difference. His hard work and dedication were an important part of our team. As he turns the page in his life’s story, we wish him every success in all of his future endeavors, however, we still hope to see him around.

Secondly, I also wish Matt many fruitful days at Coptersafety and as I believe he’s the right person in the right place. In conclusion, I’m sure that with Matt taking over we’ll continue to provide the best possible training opportunities for our clients.”

– said Mikko Kallio, Head of Training at Coptersafety 

Matthew Presnal, New Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor at Coptersafety
Matthew Presnal, New Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor at Coptersafety

Additional information: 

Matthew Presnal, Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, matthew@coptersafety.com

Mikko Kallio, Head of Training, mikko.kallio@coptersafety.com

About Coptersafety

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