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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | The mission of 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (3 CFFTS) is to conduct pilot training. 3 CFFTS tasks include oversight of the Primary pilot selection and training of all Air Force pilots provided by Allied Wings, who also conduct the visual flight rules flight training for all Air Force navigators. 3 CFFTS conducts helicopter pilot training and multi-engine aircraft pilot training using a variety of aircraft to accomplish its mission, including the Raytheon King Air C-90B multi-engine trainer and the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger training helicopter. The Grob 120-A elementary trainer is operated by Allied Wings. 3 CFFTS operates from the Southport Aerospace Centre at Portage la Prairie, Man., in a partnership between the Air Force, Allied Wings and the Southport Aerospace Centre, Incorporated. Allied Wings and the Southport Aerospace Centre maintain the aircraft, operate the airfield, and provide all of the services necessary for the effective operation of 3 CFFTS. Civilian pilots instruct the Primary pilot training and air navigator training courses, while military pilots instruct helicopter and multi-engine aircraft pilot training to Wings standard. |
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