ELMIRA, N.Y., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Schweizer Aircraft, in close collaboration with Jeppesen, today announced the release of newly updated Schweizer helicopter training materials. Schweizer is a subsidiary of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX) company.
The new kits offer an updated version of the four main components of the training materials: the textbook, exercise book, record folder, and syllabus, all of which meet FAR Part 141 for private and commercial training. The kit components are tailored to the Schweizer Models 300C(TM) and 300CBi(TM) helicopters and were created by Jeppesen, a provider of training, maintenance and user materials and other information technology solutions for pilots, aircraft owners and operators.
As a result of requests from helicopter training schools, the Schweizer helicopter training materials now include color illustrations and photographs. Also included are detailed revisions to the text, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) changes to training requirements. Kert Thielen, Jeppesen's manager of Aviation Training Services, said, "We are confident that the helicopter industry will be pleased with the new updated version of the Schweizer kits."
Jeppesen is offering the Schweizer training materials in four varieties of bundles: the Schweizer Helicopter Bundle, which includes the textbook and exercises; the Schweizer Standard Student Kit; the Schweizer Deluxe Student Kit; and the textbook matched with the FAR/AIM. The training materials all can be purchased through the Jeppesen sales center at 1-800-621-5377.
Along with the release of these new training materials, Schweizer Aircraft has updated the 300CBi Information Manual. This manual can be ordered directly from Schweizer. Contact Debbie Anderson at 607-739-3821, extension 4303, or by e-mail at Anderson.Debra@sacusa.com.
The heritage of this flight training curriculum dates to 1980, when Hughes Helicopters and Jeppesen Sanderson originally developed the Hughes Private Commercial Helicopter Manual. Nearly 10 years ago, Schweizer and Jeppesen decided to update the Hughes curriculum and merge it with existing Jeppesen training materials to create the Schweizer/Jeppesen Flight Training Program.
"Schweizer and Jeppesen have combined the best flight training helicopter and the best flight training materials to provide our customers with a superior solution for all of their flight training requirements," said Schweizer President Paul Schweizer. "With these latest updates, we've made a great program even better."
Schweizer manufactures the Model 300CBi(TM), 300C(TM), and 333(TM) helicopters, the Fire Scout(TM) VTUAV, SA 2-37B(TM) and RU-38B(TM) surveillance airplanes, and a wide range of major airframe components under subcontract to the U.S. aerospace industry. Schweizer sells and supports its aircraft through a worldwide network of sales and service centers.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., based in Stratford, Conn., USA, is a world leader in helicopter design, manufacturing and service. The company's mission statement reflects its long commitment to safety and innovation: "We pioneer flight solutions that bring people home everywhere ... every time(TM)." United Technologies Corp., based in Hartford, Conn., USA, provides a broad range of high technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.
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FCMN Contact: cevette.justin@sacusa.com
Source: Schweizer Aircraft
CONTACT: Justin Cevette of Schweizer Aircraft Corp., +1-607-739-3821,
Ext. 4465, Fax, +1-607-796-2488, cevette.justin@sacusa.com
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