Daher has designated SIMCOM as the new factory-approved training organization for Kodiak 100 and Kodiak 900 turboprop-powered aircraft, with courses beginning in April 2023 at SIMCOM’s Scottsdale, Arizona, training center.
As part of the agreement with Daher, SIMCOM is installing a fixed-based Kodiak flight simulator built by Frasca International at the Scottsdale facility.
In addition to courses provided for new and current owners, training also will be tailored for Kodiak special mission applications, according to Daher officials.
“Our decision was based on several factors, including SIMCOM’s 24-year relationship with Daher for our TBM turboprop-powered aircraft product line, and its resources to provide top-level training in adding the Kodiak to its portfolio,” said Nicolas Chabbert, senior vice president of Daher’s Aircraft Division and CEO of Kodiak Aircraft.
Created in 1989, SIMCOM delivers instruction for more than 60 different aircraft types and conducts 7,000-plus training events annually, according to company officials.