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Bell/AB 212/412
Helicopter SimulatorTraining
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The benefits of using a helicopter
simulator
There is no doubt that aviation training using simulators offers a cost effective and safe alternative to training
during actual flight. The real cost of helicopter training consists of many variables but includes the hourly costs
associated with fuel, maintenance and insurance. Training in simulators provides a low cost virtually risk-free
alternative allowing pilots to be trained for emergencies and other dangerous real world experiences.
Safety
Historically a large number of serious accidents have
occurred when training in helicopters. Pilots and crew
members have died or become seriously injured and expensive
equipment has been damaged, often beyond repair.
Training in a simulator is totally safe even when practicing
the most severe malfunctions under adverse weather
conditions. Simulation based training allows for the training
of maneuvers or situations that may be impractical (or even
dangerous) to perform in the helicopter, while keeping the
pilot and instructor in a relatively low-risk environment
on the ground. For example, electrical system failures,
instrument failures, hydraulic system failures, engine fires
and even flight control failures can be simulated without risk
to the pilots or helicopter.
Cost effectiveness
Flight simulation provides a significant economic advantage
over training in an actual helicopter. Once fuel, maintenance,
and insurance costs are taken into account, the costs of using
a flight simulator are usually substantially lower than the
operating costs of flying the helicopter for training purposes.
Regulations
JAR-OPS 3.965 and Appendix 1 effectively require training
to be conducted in a simulator if available.
Pilot flying skills
Flight control malfunctions such as loss of control of the tail
rotor, stuck pedals and malfunctions leading to a full down
autorotation can be trained. Many of these malfunctions are
not possible to practice in the helicopter or are considered
unsafe to practice. Instructors can also provide students with
a higher concentration of training tasks in a given period of
time than is usually possible in the helicopter. For example,
conducting multiple instrument approaches in the actual
helicopter may require significant time spent flying the
helicopter to a position where the exercise can begin, while in
a simulation, as soon as one approach has been completed,
the instructor can immediately re -position the simulated
helicopter to an ideal (or less than ideal) location from which
to begin the next approach.
Standardisation
It is important for helicopter operators to ensure that all
crews are trained to the same uniform standard when
confronted by changing weather and operational conditions.
To ensure training is conducted for all crews under the same
conditions the simulator environment can be controlled for
many variable conditions including wind, visibility, daytime
/ night time, cloud ceiling, thunderstorms and outside air
temperature. This ensures that all pilots will be trained and
assessed under the same conditions.

Helicopter training at OAA
Oxford Aviation Academy provides training for both civilian and military customers for VFR, IFR, HEMS, SAR, offshore,
military operations, NVG, CRM and more in our Bell/AB 212/412 Full Flight Simulator.
Bell/AB 212/412
Full Flight Simulator
The simulator is based in Stockholm, Sweden at Arlanda
Airport. It is designed to meet both military and civilian
training requirements for flying skills and mission training,
such as search and rescue, emergency and medical services,
sling load operations and military tactical training. This includes
provisions to train the use of special equipment, such
as weather radar, forward looking infrared and night vision
goggles.
Experienced Instructors
In addition to the simulator, our helicopter instructors play
a vital role in maintaining top quality, reality-based and
realistic training. Most of them are working pilots and have
extensive experience in civilian and military operations
and training.
Advanced Training
We offer Pilot and Technical Recurrent training, CRM and
NVG training, Simulator Operator’s course and Pilot Type
training on the Bell/AB 212/412.
Additional courses can be designed together with the
customer to address any training need.
Close proximity to the airport
The Stockholm training facility is located at Stockholm-
Arlanda Airport, only a few minutes from the airport
terminals. There are free shuttle buses leaving every 15
minutes in both directions.
At Nightstop, our well equipped hotel directly opposite
the academy, you will find accommodation at competitive
prices.

Testimonial
“We are very pleased with the quality
of the Agusta Bell 212/412 helicopter
simulator in Stockholm.
The simulator presents our crews
with complex training challenges that
would be too time consuming and
costly to perform in a helicopter”.
Inaer Helicopter Italia S.p.A.
Alessandro Falsina, Post Holder Crew Training
Contact us
Rome
Italy
Oxford Aviation Academy Italian representative
Gelbyson Aerospace Corporation B.V.
Raffaello Tribioli, Director
Email: gac@gelbyson.com
T: (+39) 063-630-4761 /4941 / 9364
www.gelbyson.com
Introduction to
Oxford Aviation Academy
OAA is the world’s leading independent provider of aviation
training, personell solutions and technical support services
with more than 50 flight simulators and cabin mock-ups.
With training centres in Australia, Denmark, Hong Kong,
Norway, Sweden, UK and USA, our reputation for the highest
quality, professionalism and service delivery has been built
over many years.
Stockholm
Sweden
Oxford Aviation Academy
David Moden, Sales Manager
Email: david.moden@oaa.com
T: +46 (0) 709 97 35 35
www.oaa.com