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New and Improved Training Facilities Isavia’s training department, Training and ATS procedures, moved to new facilities in September 2016. Office space expanded significantly and simulator workstations were increased from six to eleven. The simulator now offers a full-size replica of Isavia’s new controller workstation consoles installed in the BIRD Oceanic Control Centre, Approach Control, and Towers at Keflavik and Reykjavik Airports. The simulator rooms look impressive and busy at the time of the visit. Mr. Maggi Pálsson, Chief Instructor of Isavia’s Training and ATS procedures, gave a short presentation of the new facilities. “The simulator now offers increased capacity and throughput of students in simulator training for basic rating, unit training and pre- on-the-job training (preOJT). Having a simulator that is a full-size replica of the controllers’ workstation enhances the perception of students in their preparation for on-the-job training and eases their transition from a simulator to the control room.” “New versions of the operational software are immediately available for simulator installations, so without delay, we can run simulations on our most current operational software. Our Frequentis VCS is set up to
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simulate each controller VCS layout with the same frequencies and telephone lines, without, of course, any external connections” says Mr. Pálsson. The new facilities greatly improve the work environment for staff and students alike. Floor space almost tripled, and interior design accommodates convenient open workspaces for the staff along with spacious simulator rooms. Having a full-size
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replica of the controllers’ workstations greatly improves the preparation of students for on-the-job training. From the beginning, the students become familiar with the operational software, consoles and the Frequentis voice communication system. “In regards of recurrent training, we find that offering the controllers a familiar environment brings a more positive
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attitude towards simulator training. Our Tern simulator (TSIM) supports all training phases. New versions of the operational software are immediately available for both simulator installation and personal classroom tutoring. Our training facilities are now fully equipped to receive the increased throughput of students in air traffic control that we require due to the escalation in air traffic we are experiencing” Mr. Pálsson concludes.
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