Pacific Simulators has increased its reach into Latin America with another sale, this time to a new
simulator centre opening in Buenos Aires, Argentina later this year. The CEA training center will be
the first in Argentina to provide fixed base Flight Training Devices (FTD’s) to pilots heading to the
expanding airline market in Argentina and surrounding countries.

Earlier this year Pacific Simulators received an order from Bolivian Airlines (BOA) and installation is
now in progress. The ProJet PS4.5 FTD is a fixed‐base, fully enclosed device modelled on a modern
narrow‐body, jet airliner. It is ideal for training students and qualified pilots with their sights set on
flying either the Boeing 737 or the Airbus A320.

Its fully enclosed cockpit includes accurate representation and functionality of aircraft panels,
systems, avionics and controls such as Glass Cockpit Displays, Flight Management Computers
(FMCs), Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS), TCAS and GPWS.

Pacific Simulators, based in Christchurch, New Zealand has been building FTD’s for over 15 years,
but has only recently aimed their sights on the airline training market. Pacific Simulators Sales
Director, Iain Pero says, “Our traditional training market has been flight schools and universities
but over the last couple of years we have seen a surge in enquiry and demand from airlines, Type
Rating Training Organisations (TRTO’s) and sim centres”.

“Due to the global pilot shortage, the cadets and new hires are getting younger and the airlines
are finding they need to perform more simulator training, however, Full Flight Simulators (FFS) are
running at capacity and the costs can be prohibitive. Our FTD’s fit perfectly in that niche to
provide cost‐effective, high quality training and also off‐load time from the FFS’s”.

CEA inspected a number of products available in the market and decided on Pacific Simulators.
CEA’s Director Captain Federico Maradei: “The simulator center is a new venture for us, but we
have extensive experience in aviation training and we definitely see the demand exceeding
supply. The ProJet FTD will fill the gap and provide better trained pilots at a lower cost. Everybody
wins!”

Nelson Aviation College (NAC) has ordered a new Pacific Simulators ProJet PS2.5 which will be used to
conduct Air New Zealand’s Airline Integration Course for future airline pilots. NAC is the second flight
school in New Zealand so far this year to order a new jet simulator from Pacific Simulators.

NAC is located at the top of the South Island of New Zealand and has a rich history of over 40 years of
pilot training. With the current global pilot shortage, there is strong demand from all levels of
commercial aviation and especially airlines.

The ProJet PS2.5 is a fixed‐base Flight Training Device (FTD) based on a narrow‐body, twin engine jet
aircraft used for airline preparation programmes. It is appropriate for pilots who have gained their
Commercial Pilot Licence and Multi‐Engine Instrument Rating but have yet to experience the
complexities of a large jet aircraft.

Nelson Aviation’s CEO, Giles Witney, stated about the new acquisition “We are proudly an Air New
Zealand Preferred Flight Training Organisation and the ProJet PS2.5 further enhances our ability to
provide ‘airline‐ready’ pilots. The pilot training market is extremely dynamic at the moment and
anything that improves skills is a huge advantage. Until recently we have been using Air New Zealand
simulators. However, for logistical reasons, having our own device was the best way forward”.

Pacific Simulators will deliver the device in mid‐September, in time for the next intake of Airline
Integration Course students
“There has been a strong increase in demand over the last 12 months from flight schools, universities
and airlines for our type of simulators”, stated Iain Pero, Sales Director at Pacific Simulators. “It’s
wonderful to see the aviation market in such a positive position and great that we are able to see New
Zealand aviation benefitting from this growth”.

March 2018 – Ardmore Flying School in Auckland have just signed a deal that will see them as the first flight school in New Zealand with a jet flight training device. The simulator will be a EuroJet PS4.5 (A320) supplied by Pacific Simulators.

Like many schools in around the world, Ardmore has seen an increasing demand in international students over recent years. The new simulator is seen as the ideal tool to provide airline bridging and jet orientation training to attract even more cadets from overseas.
According to projections from both Boeing and Airbus, almost 700,000 pilots are required to fill demand in the commercial aviation sector over the next 20 years. This is more than the number of commercial pilots that have been trained in the history of aviation! Countries like NZ, Australia and the USA are chosen due to their history of producing top-class pilots, English language and overall quality training methods and culture.

Ardmore’s CEO, Mike Newman is excited about the arrival of the new EuroJet PS4.5. “We have been working with PACSIM for a while now and our plans have finally come to fruition. Whilst it’s a big step for us, with the global demand for pilots showing no signs of abating and many airlines choosing New Zealand for training, we decided now is the right time”.

“Working with a New Zealand-based manufacturer is perfect. We have chosen the EuroJet PS4.5 which is their top of the range device and ideal for pilots heading to an airline with Airbus A320 aircraft. Asian airlines are particularly fond of the A320 and Air New Zealand have a fleet of 30 A320’s with more on the way. It will be a terrific chance for pilots to complete their Ab Initio training and then progress onto the jet simulator, so they are prepared for the next step. In other words, they will be ‘airline ready’ when they leave our school.”

October 2016 – Orlando, FL, USA – Pacific Simulators (PS) and ELITE Simulation Solutions (ESS) have entered into a Distribution Agreement where ESS will promote, market, sale, install and support Pacific Simulators airliner-class aviation training devices in North and South America.

According to John Dixon, ESS President/CEO, “We are proud to announce this agreement between ELITE Simulation Solutions and Pacific Simulators. Our research validates the excellent reputation and outstanding accolades that Pacific Simulators has earned. They clearly are the ‘best of breed’ for airliner-class training devices modelled after the Boeing 737NG and the Airbus A320, two of the most popular airliners in use around the world. ELITE is honored to be chosen as their representative in the Americas. Pacific Simulators share our values, commitment to customer service and quality. We will constantly strive to earn their trust and confidence and look forward to adding their outstanding training devices to our product line.”
Pacific Simulators trainers are in use in over a dozen countries around the world and are designed for the ‘airline bridging’ flight training market. They are ideal for flight schools looking at expanding into the airline career and jet transition market or for airlines looking at reducing their FFS footprint.

Pacific Simulators Director, Iain Pero, is excited to partner with ELITE, “We are experiencing significant growth in enquiry from Part 141 flight schools and universities, particularly for those involved with or looking for international airline partners and those who wish to offer ATP training. With ELITE’s footprint, client base and depth of experience in the US and South American markets, this will be a powerful alliance.”

ELITE was a pioneer in the development of PC-based simulation. Since 1987, ELITE has been a leading global provider of IFR training software and aviation training devices of both fixed and rotary wing aircraft. ELITE trainers have received approval by governmental authorities in many countries on all continents. With headquarters in Switzerland and the US, ELITE has certified dealers on every continent. www.flyelite.com

April 2016 – Pacific Simulators has completed development on its latest FSTD, which will be launched at the upcoming WATS conference in Orlando. The new EuroJet PS4.5 is designed along the same lines as the company’s ProJet PS4.5 but features fly-by-wire technology and sidesticks as opposed to the conventional control yokes and technology in the ProJet.

The device is the latest in the company’s arsenal aimed squarely at the growing cost-effective market segment. The EuroJet is perfectly suited to flight schools and universities looking to provide airline-bridging and advanced training for their students and also airlines with Airbus A320 fleets looking to provide a high-fidelity and tactile environment for training at a lower cost than traditional flat panel trainers (FPT), or to relieve pressure from their expensive Level D trainers.
Now available with a spacious instructor station similar to far more expensive devices, the EuroJet will meet the expanding market in many parts of the world including South-East Asia, China, India and South America.

Director of Sales and Marketing for Pacific Simulators, Iain Pero said this week, “Demand for a cost-effective fly-by-wire FSTD has been quite strong since we launched our latest ProJet PS4.5 in the training market a couple of years ago, so we commenced this project early last year. We are extremely excited about the new product and how its come together. The device contains around 60% of recycled Airbus A320 parts, which is not environmentally responsible but gives a far higher fidelity and feel than producing pattern parts.”

Over the past month we have had pilots from a number of airlines testing the device and the feedback has been outstanding. We set out to build the best product in this segment and I think our team in New Zealand have nailed it!