"The convenience and cost benefit to our clients is tremendous," said GE Capital SimuFlite president Jeff Roberts. "Clients can now enroll and take the course at their convenience -- whenever and wherever they choose. Aircraft operators will see reduced costs when eligible employees take the course without incurring travel and lodging expenses."

The course prepares a pilot for his or her first type rating in a turboprop or turbojet aircraft and meets the ground training requirements of 14 CFR 61.31(g)(1). Three one-hour modules make up the course: high altitude aerodynamics, high altitude physiology and high altitude weather. Candidates pass the exit exam if they achieve a score of 70% or better.

"High Altitude Operations for Pressurized Aircraft" is open enrollment; no long-term contract or commitment is required.

The course can be accessed from the main page of SimuFlite's Web site, http://www.simuflite.com. For additional information, contact SimuFlite via the site or at (800) 527-2463 (U.S. and Canada) or (972) 456-8000.

GE Capital SimuFlite, the business aviation division of GE Capital Aviation Training, provides advanced training to pilots and maintenance professionals operating turbine-powered aircraft in corporate, military and government service.