On 17 September, Elite Simulation Solutions AG, a Swiss innovator in certified flight simulation technology, announced the successful sale, delivery, and Civil Aviation Authority of South Africa (SACAA) certification of its flagship ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC flight training device to the Cape Town Flight Training Centre (CTFTC).
Earlier this year, an agreement was reached for the device, which has since been delivered to CTFTC’s dedicated Flight Simulation Facility in Bellville, Cape Town. This milestone significantly enhances CTFTC’s training capabilities, providing advanced and versatile instrumentation to support both MCC and IFR training requirements.
The ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC is a state-of-the-art flight simulation system designed for Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) training, fully compliant with both South African CAA & EASA CS-FSTD(A) Issue 2 standards as a Flight and Navigation Procedure Trainer II MCC (FNPT II MCC), and also certified under FAA’s AATD Level 5 in the USA, as well as Australian CASA FSD2 Cat B approved. Based on the renowned King Air B200 platform, its convertible configuration enables seamless operation as both Single-Engine Piston (SEP) and Multi-Engine Piston (MEP) trainers.
Featuring dual-pilot dynamic control loading, authentic switchology, active electrical and fuel panels, pressurisation and oxygen system simulation, Original Garmin GTN650 GPS avionics, and an immersive analogue and glass cockpit visual environment, the S923 FNPT II MCC delivers exceptional realism and training value.
CAA SA Certification
The simulator has been rigorously assessed and granted SACAA FNPT II MCC certification, permitting its use in official instrument, commercial, and MCC training programmes in accordance with South African aviation standards.
Rene Huddlestone, Sales & Marketing Director at Elite Simulation Solutions, remarked: “We are immensely proud to introduce the ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC to South African airspace. This device not only reinforces our commitment to delivering elite-level simulation technology but also aligns with the rigour and depth of pilot training that CTFTC is renowned for. SACAA certification underscores the simulator’s excellence and readiness for multi-crew coordination training in a regulatory-compliant environment.”
Findlay Smith, CEO of Cape Town Flight Training Centre, commented: “The arrival and SACAA certification of the ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC device represent a transformative development for CTFTC. This advanced simulator elevates our training offerings – enabling us to deliver superior MCC and IFR instruction while meeting international standards. Our instructors and students alike will benefit from the unprecedented realism and versatility this simulator brings.”
