Surveillance and Broadcast Services, Western Service Area (WSA)
University of Alaska Aviation Technology Division, Anchorage, Alaska
The SBS WSA office has been working with University of Alaska’s Aviation Technology Division in Anchorage for many years to provide ADS-B awareness programs, training, and equipage options.
These efforts include:- ADS-B training and outreach products for national use.
- ADS-B training on the installation, maintenance, and operation of ADS-B equipment.
- ADS-B training programs for pilots, including the Chelton 6.0 Bravo Software Update Training in Southeast Alaska.
- Training materials for ADS-B-related technologies, such as Global Positioning Systems, Multifunction Displays, Cockpit Display of Traffic Information, Primary Flight Display, and Instrument Display Unit.
- Presenting outreach briefings, such as at the Allied Business and Aviation Conference in Ethiopia; the Canadian Aviation Safety Seminar in Vancouver, California; the Aviation North Expo in Fairbanks, Alaska; the US/Canada Cross Border Conference; and Helicopter Association International HeliExpo.
Avionics Training
Working for the FAA, the University of Alaska developed the FAA-approved training program for avionics installed in phase I and II Capstone Project aircraft, and FAA Industry Training Standards (FITS) training for ADS-B and Cockpit Display of Traffic Information, as well as other aspects of TAA (Technologically Advanced Aircraft) training.
The university will make training available on a regular basis for FAR Part 91 pilots and will provide “train-the-trainer” training for commercial operators. Training also will be available for use by flight schools and other training agencies, which will be given materials and “train-the-trainer” training.
Contact Information:
Leonard Kirk
University of Alaska Aviation Technology Division
2811 Merrill Field Drive
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 786-7224
anlfk@uaa.alaska.edu