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Coptersafety upgrades AW169 FFS to Avionics phase 8
With the increasing use of the AW169 by operators, the upgrade to Avionics phase 8 will provide a higher level of training for current and future customers. The FFS will be ready by 4Q24.
Coptersafety is upgrading its TRU Odyssey H AW169 full flight simulator to Avionics phase 8.
Read this story in our March 2024 printed issue.

Finland-based helicopter pilot training provider Coptersafety is upgrading its TRU Odyssey H AW169 full flight simulator to Avionics phase 8. The simulator should be ready by 4Q 2024.

Head of FSTD Toni Rönnberg says: "Coptersafety is upgrading its TRU AW169 FFS to the latest Avionics phase 8 this year. This will ensure our customers can use the latest avionics and features to support their training."

The TRU Odyssey H AW169 full flight simulator is Coptersafety's most recent simulator, installed in 2020 and operational since early 2021.

With the increasing use of the AW169 aircraft by operators, the upgrade to Avionics phase 8 will provide a higher-level of training for current and future customers.

Due to the lengthy process of upgrading the avionics in a full flight simulator, the AW169 FFS will be unavailable for training starting from April 2024.

The upgraded FFS will initially be authorised by EASA and the UK CAA, followed by the FAA and Transport Canada, and others as required.

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