FireFly Training Academy
Emergency Training for the Most Challenging Flying
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Leveraging the very best of Flight Simulation
FFTA makes use of some of the most advanced and battle-tested flight simulators in new and innovative ways. From VR to full cockpit simulators with immersive 300º surround scenery. Our range of simulators, combined with our specially developed Vulcan Fire Simulation software, offer a truly cutting edge experience.
THE VALUE OF TRAINING
Do the best pilots need training? We believe aerial Firefighting pilots have to deal with some of the most complex scenarios under the most challenging conditions, from low visibility to unfamiliar terrain, multi-aircraft and volatile aerodynamical forces. Training gives a myriad of opportunities for building and reinforcing habits, rehearsing interactions and emergency training in high cognitive load applications.
Procedure Training
Our Procedure Training is designed to equip trainees with a deep understanding and proficiency in standard aerial firefighting operations and procedures. Focusing on processes critical to safe and effective firefighting missions, ensuring that each participant is thoroughly prepared to execute their duties with precision and confidence.
Emergency Rehearsal
Flight simulation offers the invaluable advantage of allowing practice of emergencies too dangerous or impractical in the real aircraft. Combined with multi-sim environment, your team can practice, not just the emergencie,s but all the bigger picture team interactions and responses.
Communication Refinement
In the critical realm of aerial firefighting, effective communication is key. Our program hones essential communication skills, ensuring team members can exchange vital information quickly and accurately in complex scenarios, boosting mission efficiency and safety.
Location Specific
Terrain is one of the greatest hazards in complex fire-fighting, especially in regards to when unfamiliar location combines with low visibility. We are able to offer training for specific geographic locations all around the world. This allows us to tailor the location to you or your organisations specific training needs.
Aircraft Coordination
Our training program is designed to improve the coordination between different aircraft types and their roles, optimizing the aerial response to wildfires. Trainees learn to synchronize their actions with other aerial and ground resources, ensuring a cohesive and effective firefighting strategy.
Multi-Sim
The Dynamic Multi-Sim Environment at Fire Fly Training Academy offers immersive, realistic training, where pilots co-ordinate in real-time scenarios. This really ties together all the aspects of the training from procedure, to emergencies and communication in truly unique and invaluable ways.
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Vulcan Fire Simulation
We use the Vulcan Fire Simulation software by GeoSim Technologies. This software spreads dynamically and takes into account wind, temperature, time, fuel density and terrain. This needs 1-3 more sentences.
From Our Blog
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Every pilot needs two things to be skilled in flight: airtime and simulation. Simulators are invaluable in the training process, allowing pilots to experience and react to various flight conditions and emergencies without the real-world risk. This type of training has been essential to every success in aviation history.
