The Aviation Authority Training School (CAATS) has acquired a three-dimensional (3D) flight simulator. The simulator is valued at $85 million. The simulator includes features such as position for tower control, ground control, 180-degree display with ability for 360-degree on five 72 inches monitors and recording and playback of audio and video for training exercises.
The need for the modern simulator came through an initiative by the former Director-General (ag) of the Guyana Civil Aviation Authority, Ms. Chaitrani Heeralall. In brief remarks, Ms. Heeralall noted that it was imperative for the Air Navigation Services Training School, now CAATS, to have a simulator to mirror the operating environment within which aircraft would usually operate.
Director General of GCAA, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Egbert Field, said that the acquisition of the flight simulator also came as a result of an audit done by ICAO in 2007 and 2017, which highlighted several deficiencies including the need for continuous training of Air Traffic Control Officers.
In 2017, the GCAA, with the support of the government, embarked on a planned programme focused on training of its personnel and correcting the other deficiencies highlighted by the ICAO. The sum of $113 million was budgeted for capacity building initiatives for personnel of GCAA. Field noted that training is not only beneficial for the individual, but also the Authority and the country. He encouraged the staff of GCAA to take full advantage of the training opportunities being provided by the Authority so that they can meet the numerous challenges ahead and make the GCAA better equipped to discharge its function.
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