Eclipse Aviation is among the GA manufacturers working with the FAA in the program. “The FITS concept reflects our longstanding belief that scenario-based training is critical, and is a perfect fit for Eclipse 500 training requirements,” Eclipse CEO Vern Raburn said in a news release late last month. “We are committed to creating an innovative syllabus that will serve as a next-generation model for other aviation training institutions.” Avemco, an aviation insurance company, has announced that satisfactory completion of certain FITS training may qualify pilots for premium credits of up to 10 percent under their Safety Rewards Program. Other partners in the FITS development team include Cirrus Design; AirShares Elite, a major fleet customer for the Cirrus aircraft; and Avidyne and Garmin, the avionics suppliers for Cirrus. Academic partners are Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Jeppesen, and King Schools. An industry oversight team includes the Small Aircraft Manufacturers Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, National Air Transportation Association, and the Air Safety Foundation.
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Key Takeaways:
- The FITS (FAA Industry Training Standards) program is a scenario-based training initiative with multiple partners, including Eclipse Aviation, which views it as critical for its Eclipse 500 training.
- Eclipse Aviation is developing an innovative FITS syllabus, aiming for it to serve as a next-generation model for aviation training institutions.
- Avemco, an aviation insurance company, offers potential premium credits of up to 10 percent for pilots who satisfactorily complete certain FITS training.
- The FITS development team is comprehensive, including various GA manufacturers, avionics suppliers, academic institutions, and industry oversight organizations.
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