Bangalore-based Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (Hatsoff)’s Bell-412 chopper full-mission simulator has been certified to Level D, the highest qualification for flight simulators, by DGCA and EASA, a HAL press release stated.
“HAL and CAE Level D certification, the highest performance rating given for flight training equipment, is from both the DGCA and EASA,” Hatsoff Chief Executive Officer Wing Commander (Retd) Chandra Datt Upadhyay said.
“The Hatsoff training centre is a first for India. We are looking to begin offering simulation-based training that will prove to be one of the best approaches for improving safety, operational efficiency and mission readiness,” he added. The simulator at Hatsoff features CAE’s enables cockpits for various helicopter types to be used.