Pilots need flight time to become fog busters
AURIGNY’S ATR pilots need to gain flying experience before the new fog-busting technology comes into in action, probably within three months.
The airline has recently taken ownership of three aircraft – G-OATR, G-OGFC and G-ORAI.
An Aurigny spokeswoman said flight crew were now working hard to transition to the new aircraft.
‘Each of the aircraft comes with ClearVision installed, which once operational should allow landings in lower visibility,’ she said.
‘All certification for ClearVision has been completed, however pilot training will be the next step in the process.
‘Each pilot is required to have completed 150 flight hours prior to commencing the ClearVision training.
‘At this time of year, with reduced flight schedules, this is expected to take around three to four months. After the pilots have the required experience, they will undergo further simulator training on the new equipment.’
The new aircraft have been operating a number of different UK routes since they arrived. They cost $60m.
Aurigny was the first airline to take delivery of aircraft featuring the new Clearvision Enhanced Vision System technology, which delivers important operational improvements and is a first in commercial aviation.
ClearVision uses an external camera to display an augmented outside view in real-time to a head-mounted visor worn by the pilot, significantly improving the pilot’s vision.
