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Gulfstream G280
Professional Pilot and Technician Training Programs

Updated 10/12
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FlightSafety and Gulfstream have worked together for more than 40 years to develop comprehensive
pilot and maintenance technician training programs for practically every Gulfstream aircraft model,
including the all-new Gulfstream G280 aircraft. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors,
advanced-technology flight simulators and integrated training systems help ensure proficiency and
safety. Gulfstream G280 aircraft training will be available at our Learning Center in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

Innovation With One Purpose: Training Corporate Aviation Professionals for Safety and Proficiency
FlightSafety International is the world’s leading aviation training organization. The leader in experience.
The leader in technological innovation. The leader in global reach. FlightSafety serves the world’s aviation
community providing total aviation training for pilots, maintenance technicians and other aviation
professionals. We serve business, commercial, general and military aviation with training for virtually
all fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. We live, breathe and ThinkSafety.

Experienced FlightSafety enjoys a strong relationship with Gulfstream that is built around our programs for the full
line of Gulfstream business jets. FlightSafety Learning Centers offer professional pilots and maintenance
Instructors, technicians of Gulfstream G280 aircraft the resources to achieve proficiency and safety. All of

Superior
FlightSafety’s Gulfstream training programs meet the same high standards, regardless of aircraft
model. Learning Centers for Gulfstream business aircraft are located in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas;

Training Greater Philadelphia/Wilmington, Delaware; Hong Kong, China; London Farnborough, United Kingdom;
Long Beach, California; and Savannah, Georgia.

Technology
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Gulfstream G280
Training Program Highlights
• We will offer training on the world’s only Gulfstream G280 simulator. The cutting-edge Level D
simulator – engineered and manufactured by FlightSafety in close collaboration with
Gulfstream – features advanced VITAL X visuals, electric motion and control loading, and
PlaneView280 avionics, Gulfstream’s exclusive adaptation of Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion.

• Maintenance technicians for the G280 can benefit from Total Technical Training, the
hands-on, in-depth training program developed jointly by FlightSafety and Gulfstream,
leveraging Gulfstream’s intimate knowledge of the aircraft and its systems with
FlightSafety’s training expertise.

• The simulator incorporates and allows scenario-based training for Gulfstream’s optional
HUD II heads-up guidance system.

• Our cabin communications course delivers a solid understanding of cabin systems such as
SATCOM, Pronto and fax to keep the systems running smoothly and ensure that passengers
receive maximum benefit from their capabilities.

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Training Program Highlights (continued from previous page)

• Pilots who take advantage of Gulfstream’s cutting-edge PlaneBook electronic pilot manual
can use their PlaneBook in all simulator sessions.

• Every G280 instructor has actual flight experience in the G280.

• Online advance study material is available through myFlightSafety to help pilots and
technicians get a head-start on training and make more efficient use of their time at the
Learning Center.

• The DFW Learning Center is over 200,000 square feet and includes Gulfstream training on
Gulfstream GII, GIII, GIV, G450/G550, G100, G200, G150 and now the G280 aircraft.

• We offer training for Gulfstream aircraft at six Learning Centers around the globe.

• Our G280 Maintenance Initial course is FAA-approved, EASA-approved B1-T1 (theory only)
and CASA-approved B1-T1 (theory only).
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Your
Check-In/Orientation Arriving at the center, you receive a warm greeting and a welcome packet
1
of information about the specifics of your stay.

FlightSafety Classroom Instruction Receive thorough classroom training from experienced, dedicated
2
Learning instructors supported by effective, state-of-the-art training devices.

Center 3
Peer Interaction Enjoy daily give-and-take with your peers, an important and stimulating additional
source of information.
Experience Self-Paced Learning While you’re with us, take advantage of opportunities to review topics or
4 learn new subject matter through a variety of self-paced learning materials.

Simulator Briefings Prior to each simulator flight, review with your instructor the procedures
5 and specific objectives of that particular session.

Simulator Training Coached by your highly qualified instructor, practice and refine the flight-deck
6 procedures requisite to your course of training.

Simulator Debriefings After each simulator flight, debrief with your instructor to measure
7 your progress and set your learning priorities.

Results Complete your training knowing you have the information and skills your job demands –
8 because training doesn’t stop until you’ve reached proficiency.
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Simulator Profiles
Year Sim Additional Visual Debriefing
Location Built Level* Approvals* Avionics Equipment System System

Dallas/Fort Worth 2011 D FAA , PlaneView 280 Rockwell Collins VITAL X SimVu
CAAC, (Rockwell Collins HUD, ENAV
DGCA, Pro Line Fusion) (ADS-C, CPDLC, WAAS,
EASA, TC LPV approaches), IFIS

*Certification and approvals pending.

Program Details
Instructor Experience – Avg.

Ground School High-Tech FTD, CPT, Total Aircraft Years

Location Software Classroom GFS Hours Hours at FSI

Dallas/Fort Worth AFT MATRIX Yes GFS 4,000 10 6

(iPad loaner
provided)
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The FlightSafety The FlightSafety Customer Training System

provides professional, safety-centered

Customer Training System training that leads to proficiency, heightened

decision-making and leadership skills.
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Global Leadership FlightSafety delivers more than one million hours of professional aviation training
each year. We operate the world’s largest aviation training network, with Learning Centers and training
locations around the globe. We are honored to serve as the authorized training provider for the majority
of business aircraft manufacturers.

Expert Instructors FlightSafety fields more than 1,400 of the industry’s

best instructors, each devoted to ensuring that our Customers are trained
to proficiency. Each with the experience and credentials necessary to help
our Customers perform at the highest levels of safety.

Strategic Locations. Worldwide Vision. We train to best meet our Customers’ needs, wherever they
may be. This is why FlightSafety’s Learning Centers are strategically located adjacent to the major
aircraft manufacturers or in other areas that best serve our Customers. Many centers offer training for
a wide variety of aircraft types, while others are dedicated solely to the aircraft of one manufacturer.

Inside the
Most Trusted In keeping with our role as the global leader in aviation safety, our training programs and flight

Name in simulators are qualified by international regulatory agencies, including the FAA, EASA, CAAC
and Transport Canada.* *Not all programs qualified by all authorities listed.

Training
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Gulfstream G280 Pilot Training

2012 Course Curriculum Initial Recurrent

Course Module 20 Days 5 Days

Ground School 58.0 hours 15.0 hours
Systems Integration Training 15.0 hours 1.0 hours
Briefing/Debriefing 21.0 hours 6.0 hours
Simulator (Pilot Flying) 14.0 hours 6.0 hours
Flight Training As required Optional

PlaneView Avionics training – Trained to proficiency for all pilots Course Length – Does not include flight training or simulator
based on FAA/EASA standards. check days, if required. All flight training is conducted in a
customer-provided aircraft.
Systems Integration Training – This is the integration of CRM
principles, flight briefing, and aircraft systems checklist procedures.

Course Dates – For course dates, please visit our website at flightsafety.com or contact the Learning Center listed below.

Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

866.486.8733 • 972.534.3200
fax 972.534.3199
dfw@flightsafety.com
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World-Class Training. Worldwide Reach. FlightSafety International is the world’s premier

professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays
to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides more than a million FlightSafety International
hours of training each year to pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 154 countries Marine Air Terminal • LaGuardia Airport
and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full New York, NY 11371
flight simulators at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Australia, 718.565.4100 • 800.877.5343
Brazil, Canada, China, France, Japan, South Africa, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. flightsafety.com

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