entrol has secured certification from Brazil’s Agencia Nacional de Aviacao Civil (ANAC) for an FTD Level 5 simulator, marking the manufacturer’s first certified device in the country and expanding its presence in one of the world’s largest helicopter markets.

The certified device is a customised H145 FTD Level 5 simulator operated by Brazilian flight school Safety Flight. Installed in early 2024 and homologated following a process with the authorities, the simulator is tailored for internal training, twin-engine transitions and advanced IFR-H instruction.

To meet the school’s operational requirements, entrol developed a configuration focused on maximising training efficiency for twin-engine platforms. The customised H145 unit also incorporates a dedicated tactile vibration system, allowing pilots to recognise critical aerodynamic states through physical sensation and supporting high-complexity mission training and regulatory compliance.

The certification builds on a partnership between the two companies that began in 2020. After operating an EC135-based simulator delivered in 2022, Safety Flight expanded its fleet with the H145, citing entrol’s after-sales support.

Antonio Gallucci, CEO of Safety Flight, says: “We started our professional life in 1984, when we began the basic helicopter pilot course; back then, there were only four schools in Brazil. Throughout this journey, after executing numerous helicopter missions in the Amazon rainforest, offshore and executive flights, we decided to undertake our biggest flight: the transmission of accumulated knowledge.

“In 2020, we saw entrol on the internet and envisioned the possibility of a great leap. After establishing a partnership with entrol, which proved to have state-of-the-art equipment, we also verified something even more important: a first-class after-sales service. For this reason, we received our second simulator, the H145. After a long process with ANAC, we received the homologation of our FTD, which allowed for even more professional training. With this equipment, we can demonstrate something we have affirmed throughout our careers: it is possible to ‘humanise the methods and not robotise the pilots’.”

entrol says the ANAC approval confirms its technology meets the regulatory and technical requirements of the Brazilian market and paves the way for future projects in South America.

Juanjo Lechosa, business development manager at entrol, comments: “The certification by ANAC is a cornerstone in our strategy for Brazil. It confirms that our technology not only meets the highest technical standards but also responds perfectly to the specific regulatory requirements of the Brazilian market. We are proud to support Safety Flight once again in its mission to provide top-tier training, backed by our commitment to long-term technical support and innovation.”

One possible reader question: do you want to specify where Safety Flight is based in Brazil? Readers may also want to know whether this is the first H145 FTD Level 5 certified in Brazil generally, or only the first entrol-certified device in the country.