Aerosim Technologies announced that they have donated a Boeing 737-700 Virtual Procedure Trainer(TM) [VPT(TM)] to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

The Virtual Procedure Trainer(TM) (VPT(TM)) is a reconfigurable crew training device designed to combine customized courseware with simulation to actively engage students in the learning process. Normal and non-normal procedures for all ground-based and airborne operations can be achieved with full integration across all systems. The VPT(TM) can be used to replace fixed base simulator sessions previously performed on the full flight simulator.

Seven touch panel screens allow students to view and manipulate all panels, controls, indicators and displays within the flight deck. The VPT(TM) allows real-time interaction with every aircraft system in a structured training environment or in complete free-play mode. An Instructor Operating Station and simulated aircraft hardware (MCP and CDUs) round out the complete CAAC VPT(TM) configuration.

At the ceremony taking place in Beijing, China the donated VPT(TM) is being unveiled together with CAAC by Aerosim's President Dave Rapley, and Mechtronix President Xavier Herve.

Aerosim is committed to building strong business relationships with their customers. This donation strengthens the Aerosim-Mechtronix presence in China and reinforces the dedication the company has towards building training solutions that truly meet the needs of their customers. "We are eager to build and maintain a solid partnership with CAAC. The ever growing commercial aviation market in China presents an exciting opportunity for application of our unique family of pilot training solutions," says President of Aerosim Dave Rapley. "We are very appreciative that CAAC will evaluate the VPT(TM) and integrate it into their training program.

"We deeply appreciate Aerosim-Mechtronix' donation to CAAC and we look forward to integrating the Virtual Procedure Trainer(TM) as a new tool in our training programs. We greatly value the efforts they are making in building a strong partnership, which we value tremendously," says Mr. Shi Ding Hao, General Director of CAAC's Center of Aviation Safety Technology.

"The purpose of this donation is truly intended to show CAAC that we value and attach importance to the strong relationship we are building with CAAC as an Aerosim-Mechtronix partner," indicated Mechtronix President Xavier Herve.