NEW YORK – FlightSafety International celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding March 29. “Today we commemorate and celebrate FlightSafety’s 65th anniversary. Throughout our history, we have focused on our mission to enhance aviation safety while providing outstanding customer service and the highest quality training and equipment,” said Bruce Whitman, chairman, president and CEO. “We are most […]
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FlightSafety Caravan sims get FAA OK
FlightSafety International has received Level D qualification from the FAA for two Cessna Caravan aircraft simulators located at its Wichita East Learning Center. The simulators are equipped with Garmin G1000 and Garmin G600 avionics. The simulators feature FlightSafety’s VITAL 1100 visual system, which simulates the imagery and environmental conditions experienced during aircraft taxi, takeoff, en-route and tactical flight […]
FlightSafety taps Opalach for Wilmington center
FlightSafety International has named David Opalach assistant manager of the company’s Learning Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Opalach joined FlightSafety in 1999. He has held a number of positions with increasing responsibility in Information Technology and Training Operations. He most recently served as the Director of Quality Management Systems and as the point of contact for all courseware […]
Piper begins delivery of new Warriors to FlightSafety
FlightSafety International has begun taking delivery of 20 factory new, single-engine Piper Warrior aircraft. The first five aircraft were handed over to FlightSafety Academy at the Piper factory in Vero Beach, Florida, during a recent delivery ceremony. The remaining aircraft will be delivered throughout the fourth quarter, with all 20 expected to enter service before […]
FlightSafety to install two Caravan sims in Wichita
FlightSafety International will install two Level D qualified simulators for Cessna Caravan aircraft at its Wichita East Learning Center. One will be equipped with Garmin G1000 and the other with Garmin G600 avionics. Training is expected to begin using both simulators in January 2016. “The two Cessna Caravan simulators we are installing in Wichita reflect the […]
FlightSafety to add Warriors and Arrows to training fleet
Piper Aircraft reported at last week’s AirVenture that FlightSafety International has signed an agreement to purchase 20 single-engine Piper Warrior and six single-engine Piper Arrow aircraft. The new aircraft will begin to enter service at the FlightSafety Academy in Vero Beach, Florida, later this year. This initial order for the trainer aircraft is part of a fleet replenishment […]
FlightSafety promotes Hausmann to manager of LaGuardia center
FlightSafety International has promoted Glenn Hausmann to manager of the company’s Learning Center at New York’s LaGuardia Airport. He succeeds Ralph Lintelman who has been named manager of the center in Wilmington, Delaware. Glenn joined FlightSafety at the LaGuardia Center in 1999 as an instructor in the Aircraft Dispatcher training program. He served as a […]
FlightSafety names Lintelman manager of Wilmington center
FlightSafety International has named Ralph Lintelman manager of the company’s Learning Center in Wilmington, Delaware. Ralph will succeed Barry Massey when he retires from FlightSafety at the end of July. “We congratulate Ralph on his new position as manager of the Wilmington Center,” said Daniel MacLellan, Vice President Operations. “Ralph is a valued and well-respected member […]
FlightSafety expands Teterboro center
FlightSafety International recently celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded and renovated Learning Center in Teterboro, New Jersey. “Last June we stood here to mark the groundbreaking for this new facility. And one year later we gather to celebrate the completion of this state of the art facility,” said Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. “FlightSafety […]