WATCH: New simulator for training pilots unveiled in Dundee
It's hoped it'll help address a shortfall in trained pilots
Tay News has been getting a look at a new £300,00 simulator which is being used to train pilots in Dundee.
It will be used by students taking part in Tayside Aviation’s Professional Aviation Pilot Practice degree, the first of its kind available in Scotland.
Bosses hope it'll help to address a worldwide shortage of pilots.
James Watt, Managing Director said, “Superior in almost every way to our previous model, which was no longer fit for practice, the new simulator came pre-installed with advanced airport graphics giving students a highly realistic approach to training outside of the aircraft.
"It’s an incredibly sophisticated simulator and essentially echoes the experience of flying a medium range, 200 passenger jet, providing the best commercial training experience Scotland has to offer, and one which meets exacting new industry standards.”
“Now is a particularly important time for pilot training due to the global shortage of pilots.
"Boeing’s latest estimate states that the commercial aviation industry will need 637,000 new airline pilots worldwide between now and 2036. That boils down to just over 87 pilots a day, or almost four pilots every hour globally.
"Tayside Aviation is delighted to be at the forefront as one of the UKs leading Flight Training Organisations and, in what is our 50th year, are proud to be training the next generation of pilots."