One-G Simulation enters Canadian market with PC-12 device at Air Bravo

One-G Simulation has delivered a Swiss12 Advanced Aviation Training Device to Air Bravo Corp. at its facility in Thunder Bay, Ontario, according to General Aviation News. The installation marks one-G's entry into the Canadian market.

Air Bravo operates Pilatus PC-12 single-engine turboprops for commercial aviation operations in Ontario. The on-site training device is configured to match the airline's aircraft and avionics, allowing flight crews to train on normal procedures, systems management, and emergency scenarios subject to Transport Canada requirements.

Equipment and capabilities

The Swiss12 platform received its initial FAA Letter of Authorization in 2017. It features dual aerodynamically driven force-feedback yokes, linked rudder pedals with toe brakes, an operational overhead panel, a Crew Alerting and Warning System, and a curved-screen visual projection display. Instructors manage flight environments and system failures through one-G's proprietary operator station.

Second device on order

Air Bravo has placed an order for a second custom training device modelled on the Cessna 408 SkyCourier. General Aviation News does not report a delivery date for that platform or any financial terms for either device.

Rick Horwath, president of Air Bravo, said the on-site PC-12 device gives pilots "an opportunity to practice aircraft-specific procedures and reinforce their proficiency closer to home". He added that one-G's team showed "attention to the details of the aircraft and its responsiveness to our feedback throughout the development process."

For crew training, the arrangement eliminates travel to an external training centre for PC-12 proficiency work. It is unclear from available reporting whether Air Bravo intends to offer the device to other operators in the region, or whether the training meets requirements for type-rating instruction under Canadian regulations.

General Aviation News reports that Air Bravo's adoption of the Swiss12 represents one-G's first installation in Canada and signals the manufacturer's expansion into the Canadian training market for single-engine turboprop operators.