Allied Wings

Allied Wings Limited Partnership operates the Canada Wings Aviation Training Centre located in Southport, Manitoba.

The 22 year contract was announced on 30 March 2005 by the Minister of National Defence [ [http://www.forces.gc.ca/cfts/index_e.asp CFTS Project Announcement] ] and will provide flying training support at 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School.

Through the partnership, it provides aircraft and training services to the Canadian Forces for training pilots and air navigators.

Training Services

Phase 1 - Primary Flying Training

The contractor provides the aircraft, flying instructors, facilities, accommodations and course ware for the 1st phase of pilot training in Canada. This training includes both classroom instruction along with basic flight training on the Grob G120A.

Phase 2 - Primary Flying Training - Extended

The contractor provides the aircraft, flying instructors, facilities, accommodations and course ware. Flight training is continued on the Grob G120A as an extension of the Phase 1 course. This course is planned as an alternative to Basic Flying Training at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

Phase 3 - Multi Engine School

The contractor provides the aircraft, facilities, accommodations and course ware. The Canadian Forces provides the instructor pilots for training students on the King Air C90B.

Phase 3 - Helicopter School

The contractor provides the aircraft, facilities, accommodations and course ware. The Canadian Forces provides the instructor pilots for training students on the Bell 412CF and 206B.

Lead-in Navigator Training

The contractor provides the aircraft (Grob G120A), facilities, accommodations, flight instructors and courseware used to initiate air navigators in their flying training.

Aircraft

The following aircraft are owned and maintained by Allied Wings:

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External links

* [http://www.canadawings.ca Official website]

References and notes

* [http://www.canadianbusiness.com/companies/article.jsp?content=20050425_66939_66939 Allied Wings takes off]