Nashua Flight Simulator Approved as Recurrent Training Center by Insurance Companies

Nashua, NH – Nashua Flight Simulator announced that it has recently been approved by most of the major aviation insurance underwriters to conduct recurrent training for single and twin-engine piston aircraft including the following high-performance models: Beechcraft Baron 55/58, Piper Seneca, and the Beech King Air 90, 100 and 200.

“Simulator training is essential to many pilots flying today’s technically advanced aircraft. These pilots demand quality equipment and superior instruction. But they’re also practical and need to be sure the sim training they take will be covered under their insurance. Now our customers can have the confidence that all major insurance underwriters will provide credits for simulator training from Nashua Flight Simulator. Our Elite iGate simulator systems are dependable, realistic, affordable and most important, cost effective for the pilots and the aircraft owner” stated Stephen Cunningham, managing partner of F & C Marketing Group of NH, owner and operator of Nashua Flight Simulator.

“Ten hours of flight training in a simulator, coupled with the ground training, is conducted in one of our two state-of-the art , FAA-approved, Elite iGate AATD, level 3, flight simulators. Our staff of instructors has a combined 101,500 hours of flight experience including four former airline pilots, a former director of operations and training for a regional airline and several current and former corporate flight department pilots plus other experienced CFIIs and IGI’s” continued Cunningham.

Each airframe recurrent training program involves 10 hours of ground training in ATC & Emergencies, Aircraft Systems and Weather, FAR/AIM Regulations. Nashua’s recurrent training programs utilize relevant and specific aircraft systems manuals, pilot operating handbooks (POH) and the FAR/AIM. Each recurrent program incorporates a thorough experience in the normal, abnormal and emergency flight condition profiles, including every conceivable weather circumstance. Line Oriented Flight Training, (LOFT) is integrated into the recurrent training process. Each customer is held accountable to demonstrate his or her proficiency to the relevant PTS (Practical Test Standards) prior to logbook endorsement and the issuance of a Certificate of Proficiency.

Pilots should contact their individual insurance underwriter or agent to determine the specific requirements surrounding their coverage and recurrent training qualifications.

For more information contact Steve Cunningham at 603/320-8723 or via email at [email protected] or visit www.nashuaflightsimulator.com.