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CONTENTS

Introduction General Training Process Training Courses - Italy

Training Courses- USA

Simulator Training Services

Virtual Interactive Procedural Trainer

Full Flight Simulators Maintenance Training Systems Distance Learning

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INTRODUCTION

AgustaWestland is an established provider of professional training services and solutions to a wide range of customers around the world. Building on core competencies in high quality rotary wing and systems training, AgustaWestland is committed to developing and expanding its training portfolio to meet the current and future training needs of all customers.

This brochure describes some of the training capabilities offered by AgustaWestland to meet and maintain operational effectiveness, including training aircraft, services and technologies.

Aircrew Training - AgustaWestland provides versatile, high performance, training helicopters. Applications include training aircrew to fly and operate multi-engine helicopters, processing complex operational information at high speeds, often at low level in harsh environments.

Type and Role Conversion - AgustaWestland is a world leader in rotary wing type and role conversion training, having over 50 years experience of delivering high quality training to aircrew and technicians. Our services start by analysing the training need and include a wide range of civil certified type training courses along with basic training, refresher training and complete turnkey solutions and services, which may be located at customer sites. Using the latest Level D Full Flight Simulators, AgustaWestland provides comprehensive type, role and operational aircrew training to enhance safety, crew performance, operational efficiency and readiness.

Integrated Training Services - AgustaWestland training is designed for through-life effectiveness from the outset, as a fully integrated accompaniment to long term operational support solutions, including flight/mission planning and logistic support systems. Advanced multimedia technology is available in the classroom and via web-based learning, with part task trainers and simulators ensuring a cost-effective allocation of training tasks. In particular:

Our customers receive highly effective training solutions, • designed to maximise operational performance, safety and effectiveness. This includes full flight simulation to deliver a range of flight and mission training including VIP transport, offshore, emergency and SAR operators

The AgustaWestland Training Management System (TMS)• provides operators and instructors with the capability to schedule training activities, manage the training resources and maintain student records

Multimedia includes modular computer based training • and computer aided instruction that may be linked with interactive electronic technical publications. Also included is the interactive cockpit explorer; a virtual 3D cockpit used for pilot cockpit familiarisation

Flight Training Devices (FTD) comprising full size replicas of• instruments, equipment, panels, and controls in an open flight deck area or an enclosed aircraft cockpit replica. These devices provide comprehensive training for the normal aircraft operations and emergency procedures in a simulated environment

Distance learning is available to support basic • training. AgustaWestland distance learning effectively brings the classroom to the student via the web using multimedia supported by experienced instructors available online.

AgustaWestland has Training Academies in Italy, the USA and the UK. Our new ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy, incorporates Rotorsim (an equal partnership with CAE) operating:

AW109 Power SimulatorENAC Certification JAR-STD-1H Level D - June 2006FAA Qualification - Level D (as per AC120-63) - Feb 2007

AW139 SimulatorENAC Certification JAR-STD-1H Level D - December 2006FAA Qualification - Level D (as per AC120-63) - Feb 2007

Rotorsim will also provide a new AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Morristown, NJ USA to commence training in 2008.

AgustaWestland ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy became an official FAA Part 142 Training Centre in July 2007, making it only the fifth such recognised facility and AgustaWestland the first OEM with this designation. It is also approved to JAR FCL 2 and EASA Part 147.

AgustaWestland civil training benefits from parallel activity and continued investment from the military training business. This includes the development of our integrated training and support solutions and the implementation of Flight Training Devices in service with military customers for the AW109 LUH.

Further information on the range and benefits of the Training Capability offered by AgustaWestland can also be found on the AgustaWestland website.

www.agustawestland.com

AgustaWesltand Training Academies in Philadelphia, USA and Sesto Calende, Italy

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GENERAL TRAINING PROCESS

The AgustaWestland system is based upon a combination of classical training with conventional classrooms and the helicopter, and multimedia classrooms, training aids and simulators. The AgustaWestland integrated suite of support products is designed and developed for advanced training and efficient operations and comprises:

Computer Based Training (CBT)• Part Task Trainers (PTT)• Cockpit Procedural Trainer (CPT)• Flight Training Device (FTD)• Full Flight Simulators (FFS)• Maintenance Training System (MTS)•

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The training process is underpinned by AgustaWestland Training Management System (TMS) to schedule training activities, manage the training resources and maintain student records. This process applies the following core training capabilities:

Training Needs Analysis (TNA)• Course design and development• Training systems design and development• Delivery• Training Management Information Systems• Through life support• Distance Learning•

Our training packages include PC-based multimedia solutions to provide training in classroom environments and via distance/e-learning. Advanced emulations and desktop simulations are embedded within sophisticated training packages combining computer based training and computer aided instruction to accelerate learning and enhance knowledge retention.

INTEGRATION OF MULTIMEDIA AND MANUALSA common source database is used by AgustaWestland in the development of training aids, multimedia products (including computer based training and emulations) and training manuals. This database contains source information and graphical objects in their original format, including two and three dimensional designs, technical reports and engineering documents. This bibliography is then applied as the unique reference for the development of training aids, controlling configuration through life and guaranteeing coherence of the information flow to students and users. All objects contained in the database are assigned a specific aviation index linking them to each application, thereby ensuring that as the source data varies, the impact on final products can be assessed and updated quickly and accurately.

In order to satisfy modern training requirements, the AgustaWestland Training Academies apply an interactive customer oriented training process to the design of training systems and solutions, based upon advanced and proven methods of Training Needs Analysis. This approach has been used successfully by AgustaWestland in many different applications, including the establishment of JAA and FAA approved systems within ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy and for customers around the world.

BENEFITSThe interactive training approach is applied by AgustaWestland to maximise the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the training packages. Our multimedia-based learning provides pilots with interactive, scenario based tools to learn key concepts, limitations, in-flight conditions and emergency procedures. Technicians benefit from the ability to review and enhance their knowledge and skills in areas that may need reinforcement. All students benefit from streamlined courses designed to enhance knowledge retention and a support environment available throughout the life of the product.

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TRAINING COURSES - ITALY

The ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy is located in Sesto Calende, Italy, next to Lago Maggiore, some sixty kilometres from Milan and just south of the Italian Alps that tower over the region.

The Training Academy is named after the Italian engineer Alessandro Marchetti, who led the design of the Savoia-Marchetti aircraft, including the famous S.M.79 Sparviero. The Academy was officially opened in July 2006 and is located on the site of the former flying boat factory Società Idrovolanti Alta Italia (SIAI) founded in 1915.

The Training Academy boasts a new and very busy training school with 18 dedicated classrooms and a maintenance training hangar with two full systems trainers, linked with multi-screen Computer Based Training and Emulations. Two Full Flight Simulators for the AW109 and AW139 were commissioned against demanding civil JAR-STD-1H Level D standards in June 2006. These devices are of a roll-on-roll-off (RORO) configuration where different cockpit types roll on and roll off a common motion base and visual system. Later in 2008, a new cockpit for the AW109 LUH will join the system at Sesto Calende and a new full flight simulator for the AW139 will be commissioned in the USA. The simulation is provided by the Rotorsim partnership between AgustaWestland and CAE.

The facility sits at the forefront of innovation within AgustaWestland and houses design, development, and production facilities for the integrated training, logistic support, flight and mission planning systems.

COURSESCourses range from basic training for unskilled personnel to specialised training for skilled personnel and include:

VFR Transition To Type (TTR) Training• Basic IR(H) Training • IFR Transition To Type (TTR) Training• Type Rating Instructor Training• Advanced/Operational Training• Technician Basic Training• Airframe Type Maintenance Training• Powerplant Operation and Maintenance Training• Electro - Avionic Type Maintenance Training• Repair and Overhaul Courses• On The Job Training (OJT)•

For further details and joining instructions please see our website.

Right - AW109 Power EliteBelow - Operative and Maintenance Station / Training classroom

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TRAINING COURSES - USA

The AgustaWestland USA Training Academy is located In Philadelphia, PA and delivers high quality, integrated helicopter simulation and training solutions for pilots and maintenance professionals. The Academy supports flight and maintenance training, offering customers initial, conversion and recurrent training, along with a comprehensive curriculum for pilots, flight engineers and maintenance technicians.

The AgustaWestland USA Training Academy provides training on-site as well as off-site to maintenance and flight personnel for the family of commercial AgustaWestland helicopters.

Following successful completion of the appropriate course, students are issued with an AgustaWestland Certificate of Training. The AgustaWestland USA Training Academy is also qualified to issue EASA maintenance training certificates for the AW109 and to issue Transport of Canada accepted maintenance training certificates.

All students are provided with specific training handouts for their retention and student notebooks are specifically designed to increase the student’s level of comprehension and knowledge retention. All course instruction and publications are provided in English.

AgustaWestland USA training personnel are highly qualified and experienced in the specialised field of helicopter aeronautics and our Training Academy offers the highest standard of training required for the most modern helicopters in the market.

Right - AW119 Koala Below - Facilities at AgustaWestland in Philadelphia, USA

COURSES Ground courses are conducted using traditional classroom training methods. Simulator and flight training consists of briefing/debriefings, instructor demonstrations and student practice for flying skills and procedures. The flight training will be conducted at AgustaWestland USA Training Academy in Philadelphia, PA, with simulator training at Rotorsim within the AgustaWestland ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy in Italy and at Rotorsim’s facility in Morristown, New Jersey, where the second AW139 will commence operations in 2008. The training below is performed for the AgustaWestland models; AW119, AW109 and AW139:

Pilot Initial/TransitionThis course introduces qualified pilots to the systems, flight characteristics and accepted operating procedures.

Aircrew RecurrencyThis course reinforces and re-emphasises qualified flight crews the current normal and emergency aircraft operating procedures.

Avionics and ElectricalThis course completely familiarises qualified aircraftmaintenance personnel with the installation, theory ofoperation and accepted maintenance procedures for theavionics and electrical systems.

Airframes and Structures This course completely familiarises qualified aircraftmaintenance personnel with the installation, theory ofoperation, and accepted maintenance procedures for thestructural, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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SIMULATOR TRAINING DEVICES

AgustaWestland supplies Flight Training Devices (FTD) to provide training at operational facilities.

The FTD is a device that has been completely designed and manufactured by AgustaWestland, making extensive use of commercial off the shelf parts and incorporating state of the art design features. The system comprises a full-size replica of the cockpit on a fixed base, with pilot and co-pilot flight controls replicated and controlled via a digital control loading system that reproduces the force and feel of the aircraft flight controls. All instruments and panels inside the cockpit are replicated, to the same shape and size of the real instruments.

The FTD allows pilots to be trained within a synthetic visual scenario that reproduces a specific geographic area generated by geo-specific aerial imagery and terrain elevation data. 3D Dynamic Ocean has been included to provide a realistic sea environment for offshore, search and rescue and ship deck landing purposes. The visual database is projected onto a spherical screen that provides 180° of horizontal field of view and 50° of vertical field of view, providing valuable visual cues to the pilots.

The simulation environment can be set-up and controlled from the AgustaWestland Instructor Operating Station (IOS). FTD can be provided with an off-board IOS console, equipped with multiple LCD displays allowing visual and audio connection to the cockpit, and/or with an on-board IOS positioned just behind the pilot seats on the cockpit and equipped with touch-screen displays. A wide set of helicopter malfunctions can be selected on the IOS and injected in the simulation model during the flight sortie.

Students will start their FTD sessions by planning their flight on the Flight Planning System (FPS) connected to the IOS and simulating the operational environment.

The FTD provides a comprehensive training capability for the normal aircraft operations and emergency procedures in a simulated environment. It allows pilots to perform cockpit familiarisation, use of autopilot basic and upper modes, engine management (manual, automatic and mixed modes), flight and radio management system familiarisation, IFR and VFR operations, and CAT A operations.

AgustaWestland FTDs may be tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer.

TRAINING TASKS

Cockpit familiarisationCockpit pre-start checksAutopilot basic and upper modes logic and performanceFMS and RMS familiarisationEngines management (manual, automatic, mixed modes)Avionics malfunctionsSystems (electrical, engines, hydraulic, fuel) malfunctionsNormal and Emergency proceduresIFR operationsVFR operationsCAT A operationsInstrument and navigation proceduresFlight controls behaviours and responseTaxiing and ground handlingIn flight manoeuvres (take-off, climb, hover, autorotation, landing)Approach (ILS, VOR, RNAV) proceduresRadio communication procedures

This page - FTD cockpit view Instructor Operating Station (IOS) / AW109 FTD

The AgustaWestland Virtual Interactive Procedural Trainer (VIPT) is a computer based simulator with a high fidelity graphical reproduction of the helicopter cockpit to deliver cost-effective procedural and familiarisation training. This system enables pilots to learn by practicing introduction to service, conversion and recurrent training tasks.

The student interacts with the helicopter systems through simulated instruments and panels, supporting training in basic spatial cockpit orientation and systems familiarisation tasks including electrical and hydraulic system management, radio management, AFCS familiarisation, navigation planning and real-world navigation.

All simulated systems respond to pilot inputs as per the aircraft; this includes a wide range of malfunctions that may be injected to train for abnormal conditions. Instrument responses and failure modes are replicated so that students can practice recognising failures and taking the necessary remedial action, thereby ensuring fast and appropriate responses to external non pre-planned events in the air.

The VIPT can be easily re-configured to represent different aircraft types and to simulate the systems and instruments required to meet the training task, with physical configurations including; deployable desk-top and lap-top layouts, a subset of the cockpit man machine interface, or as an open flight deck that replicates cockpit dimensions with accurate spatial distribution of the simulated instruments. It can also be equipped with primary flight controls, an Instructor Operating Station to control the training sessions and a small Out-of-The-Window display for basic VFR operations.

The AgustaWestland VIPT is a flexible and easily re-configurable system that can cover a wide range of aircraft types and training needs; including cockpit and instrument familiarisation, normal and emergency procedures, IFR flight management and navigation.

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This page - The AgustaWestland VIPT system / The VIPT as part of the combined Search and Rescue (SAR) training system, which also integrates winch and door gun training systems.

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FULL FLIGHT SIMULATORS (FFS)

The Full Flight Simulators (FFS) within the AgustaWestland Training Academies are operated by Rotorsim, which is an equal partnership between AgustaWestland and CAE. CAE is a leading provider and operator of simulation and aviation training services worldwide, and provides the Full Flight Simulators for Rotorsim.

This new generation of flight simulators delivers sufficient realism that one hour of training in the simulator is equivalent to one hour of flight training in the actual aircraft. This provides AgustaWestland operators with an alternative means to train new pilots and meet their recurrent training requirements.

Rotorsim simulators offer a full range of flight and mission training to VIP transport, offshore, emergency and SAR operators. All instructors are AgustaWestland approved and certified. Rotorsim will also provide a new AW139 Full Flight Simulator in Morristown, NJ USA to commence training in 2008.

The Rotorsim partnership was established in 2003 to provide simulator training solutions for AgustaWestland AW109 and AW139 helicopters around the world. The Rotorsim training facility in Italy is located within the prestigious AgustaWestland ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy and is staffed by subject matter experts using the latest technologies and training concepts. This includes two full flight simulators certified to the highest level achievable:

AW109 Power SimulatorENAC Certification JAR-STD-1H Level D - June 2006FAA Qualification - Level D (as per AC120-63) - Feb 2007

AW139 SimulatorENAC Certification JAR-STD-1H Level D - December 2006FAA Qualification - Level D (as per AC120-63) - Feb 2007

The AW109 Full Flight Simulator is used to support the following training:

Type RatingsRecurrent (VFR & IFR)Refresher programmesAW109E/S differences trainingProficiency checks (VFR & IFR) Day/Night and all weather conditionsNight Vision Goggle (NVG) training Dry training

AW109 Power mission specific training includes:

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VIP and corporate transport, rooftop and confined area landings, worldwide IFR databaseOffshore training

Operations to ships and rigs, dynamic 3D sea statesSearch and rescue training

Various onshore and offshore scenarios

The AW139 Full Flight Simulator is used to support the following training:

Type RatingsRecurrent (VFR & IFR)Refresher programmesProficiency checks (VFR & IFR) Day/Night and all weather conditionsNight Vision Goggle (NVG) trainingDry training

AW139 mission specific training includes:

Civil training

VIP and corporate transport, rooftop and confined area landings, worldwide IFR databaseOffshore training

Operations to ships and rigs, dynamic 3D sea statesSearch and rescue training

Various onshore and offshore scenarios

Right - AW139 Below - Facilities at Rotorsim, Sesto Calende, Italy

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MAINTENANCE TRAINING SYSTEMS

The EASA regulation Part 66 requires maintenance personnel to complete theoretical and practical training to incorporate new helicopter types into the Aircraft Maintenance Licence. The practical part of this course may be conducted at EASA Part 145 or at EASA part 147 facilities as provided in our in ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy, which makes extensive use of maintenance training systems. These devices offer a practical and efficient alternative to the real aircraft for mechanical and avionics technicians and include additional features to enhance learning. They can comprise aircraft that have retired from service, or bespoke training systems representing the aircraft in detail and designed specifically for training.

The ‘A. Marchetti’ Training Academy makes extensive use of maintenance training systems for the AW109 and AW139, for the following practical activities:

• Complex troubleshooting • Operational checks• Detailed visual inspections

• Installation and removal of the main components.

The AW139 employs a bespoke system based on the real aircraft and integrated with all the features and systems required for training. It operates with the AgustaWestland Maintenance Interactive Multimedia Environment for Training (MIMET) which co-ordinates multimedia with electronic technical publications to provide highly efficient and effective training.

The AW109 Maintenance Trainer System (MTS) is a fully operating aircraft that has retired from service. Maintained as a real helicopter by the AgustaWestland Part 145 organisation, the device is also used as a service bulletins test bench. It includes:

Hydraulically and electrically actuated components as per • the real helicopterFully operational Honeywell Primus Epic Avionic Suite• Operative and Maintenance Station available for activities • on the MTS.

AW109 AND AW139 PRACTICAL ELEMENTAll courses are ENAC approved in accordance with EASA Part 66 Appendix III. The practical training requires maintainers to perform a series of representative tasks, with regular assessment, to meet the following objectives:

Ensure safe performance of maintenance, inspections • and routine work according to the maintenance manual and other relevant instructions and conduct tasks as appropriate for the type of aircraft, i.e. troubleshooting, repairs, adjustments, replace rigging and functional checks such as engine run, etc.Correctly use all technical literature and documentation • for the aircraftCorrectly use specialist/special tooling and test equipment, • perform removal and replacement of components and modules unique to type, including any on-wing maintenance activity.

Upon completion of the practical phase candidates undergo an assessment with personnel qualified by the relevant competent authority.

Left - AW139 Maiintenace Trainer / Operative and Maintenance StationRight - AW109 Maintenance Trainer Simulator

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DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance learning is a method of teaching using telecommunication systems to deliver education to students at home or their place of work. It provides on-line (remote) teaching using the network as a tool to distribute content and to add training value. Traditional training includes self paced teaching methods, focussing principally upon the interaction with the instructor or tutor and regular assessment to monitor performance. AgustaWestland distance learning provides all of this whilst offering a wide range of additional advantages including:

Flexibility in the time dedicated to training• Achieving the best results from each student according • to their abilityProviding a tailored teaching solution• Reducing the absence of trainees from work• Reduced cost of travel and subsistence • Spreading detailed knowledge quickly• Applying a standard teaching model in order to guarantee • a high level of performance.

AgustaWestland distance learning includes the following teaching services for user support:

Teaching activities: the users are assigned qualified • instructors who will provide technical assistance throughout the courseTutoring: the users will be assisted by a Tutor, who will •

identify and solve administrative and course content issues and problemsMonitoring of learning levels: the users will be able to• continually self-assess their ability.

AgustaWestland is continually expanding its range of courses available, commencing with the following initial modules:

• Course for National Transition (Cat. B1.3)*;• Aircraft Maintenance Licence (in single modules)* subject to conditions, please check at www.agustawestland.com

COURSE STRUCTURECourses are designed to meet specific customer training needs and are structured to enable students to gain knowledge and achieve the required standards, without having to leave the workplace. On registering, the user receives a USB hardware protection key and instructions for installing the software to access the AgustaWestland Distance Learning portal.

After the completing an easy-to-use set-up wizard in the start-up procedure, the user is requested to enter bio-data and, once registered, can start the course.

The course has a pre-determined duration and includes scheduled intermediate exercise sessions where an experienced tutor monitors the progress of each student and the knowledge level attained. The student is continuously tested throughout the course to identify and resolve any problems that could slow the learning process. The following additional resources are also available:

Personal teaching support available over the phone• Group teaching sessions in a virtual classroom (collective • teaching via web-conference)Access to a forum dedicated to the course subject.•

An attendance certificate will be issued at the end of the course after which the student will select an examination centre. This will include the AgustaWestland ‘A Marchetti’ Training Academy which is an approved by ENAC to conduct examinations.

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SUMMARY

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is a leader in one of the most globally competitive industry sectors. Through the development and application of integrated operational and mission support systems, customer services and training solutions, AgustaWestland delivers unrivalled mission capability to military and civil operators across the world.

Additional information can also be found on the AgustaWestland website.

www.agustawestland.com

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