OPS & TRAINING
GOODBYE, S211S, HELLO, PC-21S!
06 Nov 2006
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) pilot trainees attending the Basic Wings Course in Pearce, Australia will have a new aircraft to train with.
The RSAF has awarded a service contract to Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support (LMSTS) to support the course, which aims to develop pilots' knowledge and skills of basic flying, with the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.
LMSTS will supply and maintain a fleet of Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and a suite of ground-based training systems that meet the RSAF's requirements for its Basic Wings Course, hence allowing the RSAF to focus on flying training.
The Marchetti S-211, which has been the RSAF's basic trainer for 22 years, will be replaced by the PC-21 which comes with modern avionics and a training suite to simulate air and ground targets for basic fighter training.
The turboprop PC-21 aircraft will also be equipped with advanced technologies to enhance the basic training and proficiency of RSAF pilot trainees.
The RSAF has awarded a service contract to Lockheed Martin Simulation, Training and Support (LMSTS) to support the course, which aims to develop pilots' knowledge and skills of basic flying, with the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft.
LMSTS will supply and maintain a fleet of Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and a suite of ground-based training systems that meet the RSAF's requirements for its Basic Wings Course, hence allowing the RSAF to focus on flying training.
The Marchetti S-211, which has been the RSAF's basic trainer for 22 years, will be replaced by the PC-21 which comes with modern avionics and a training suite to simulate air and ground targets for basic fighter training.
The turboprop PC-21 aircraft will also be equipped with advanced technologies to enhance the basic training and proficiency of RSAF pilot trainees.
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