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A V I A T I O N T R A I N I N G C E N T R E

ATraditionofExcellence

2 CanadianMilitaryPilotTrainingSystem

3 CanadaWings

6 TheCanadianWingsProgram

7 PhaseI

8 PhaseII

10 PhaseIIIMulti-Engine

12 PhaseIIIHelicopter

15 Instruction

16 Classrooms

16 Courseware

17 FlightTrainingDevices

17 Simulators

17 AcademicSyllabus

18 Operations

19 HillyBrownComplex

19 AlanMcLeodBuilding

19 RecreationandDining

20 AircraftMaintenance

20 AirfieldMaintencance

20 AirTrafficControl

20 FireandCrashSupport

21 TheOperationalEnvironment

23 InstructionalStaff

24 SouthportandArea

26 ContactInformation

C o n t e n t s

T H I S I S O U R C L A S S R O O M

was officially opened in September 1952, and in

October the first course commenced training with

pilots from Canada, France, the Netherlands, Algeria

and Argentina.

The key to success in adapting to the jet age was

the large open skies, fine weather and low population

density of the area. Both basic and advanced pilot

training on the T-33 Silver Star, and later on the

CT-114 Tutor jet aircraft, covered instrument, low level

navigation, aerobatics, formation and night flying.

With the wind down of the NATO training program

in1964, Southport became home in 1964 to the

RCAF’s No 1 Flying Instructors’ School (No. 1 FIS)

tasked with the role of training flying instructors

for the RCAF, where first class instructional training

would lead to first class instructors. In that same year

No. 1 Advanced Flying School (1 AFS) arrived at

the base along with 21 C-45 Expeditor twin engine

aircraft, with the School’s role being twin engine

advanced flying training as well as conversion and

refresher training.

In July 1970 Number 3 Canadian Forces Flying

Training School (3 CFFTS) was formed at Southport at

what now had become Canadian Forces Base Portage

la Prairie, following unification of the Armed Forces

in 1967. The school performed flight selection and

screening and basic pilot training at its Primary Flying

School (PFS) on de Havilland Chipmunk aircraft, and

advanced pilot conversion to rotary wing aircraft at the

Helicopter School using Hiller aircraft.

During 1971 the Chipmunks were replaced with

the Beech CT-134 Musketeers, and the Hillers were

replaced with the Bell CH-135 Kiowa. It was also

during the 1970s that the school created two air

The BCATP was a monumental achievement from

virtually any perspective: over 130,000 aircrew trained;

more than 11,000 aircraft flown; over 100,000

administrative support personnel. The program

operated at 105 flying training schools of various

kinds, requiring Canada’s Central Flying School to

develop new methods of standardized instructional

technique, testing and quality assurance that are the

foundation of Canada’s world-leading reputation

for innovative training development. Because of this

phenomenally successful program American President

Franklin Roosevelt called Canada the “Aerodrome

of Democracy”.

The construction of Royal Canadian Air Force Station

Portage la Prairie began in 1939, and just over a year

later it was in full operation, serving throughout

World War II as home of No. 14 Elementary Flying

Training School. In addition to Canada, aircrew

trainees came from Great Britain, Australia, New

Zealand, Norway, France, the Netherlands, Belgium,

Poland, Czechoslovakia, India and (in the early years)

the United States.

Closed shortly after the war years, Portage was

reopened as part of a rapidly expanding program to

train NATO pilots as the Cold War heated up. Number 2

Advanced Flying School (2 AFS) – “The Jet School” –

Today’s state-of-the-art operations at Southport reflect a long and proud tradition of excellence in aviation training dating back to WWII and the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.

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demonstration teams, staffed by instructors. The Teams

were called the dragonflies flying the Kiowa, and the

Musket golds flying the Musketeer.

in 1981 a newer version of the Musketeer arrived at

3 CFFTs, along with CH-139 Jet Ranger helicopters

to replace the Kiowa’s.

during 1992 CFB Portage la Prairie was closed as a

military base and the facilities were turned over to

a new civil organization called southport aerospace

Centre. The military flying training activity remained

at southport but all support functions, including

the provision of aircraft, aircraft maintenance and

infrastructure support, were contracted out to a

civilian company under the new Contracted Flight

Training and support (CFTs) program.

The CFTs program saw a number of significant

modifications to the training operations, including

the arrival of the T-67C slingsby Firefly trainers to

replace the Musketeers. another major shift was that

the military instructors who had taught the Primary

Flying Course were replaced by civilian instructors

under the contract.

advanced multi-engine training which had been

phased out with the retirement of the C-45 Expeditors

in the early 1970’s was reintroduced using the Beech

C-90a, while helicopter training continued on the

CH-139 Jet Ranger. The multi-engine and helicopter

instruction continued to be performed by military

pilots. in 2005 after a retendering process a 20-year

Contracted Flying Training and Support Contract was awarded

to the allied wings group. This resulted in the slingsby

Fireflies being replaced with grob g120a’s, the C-90a

King airs being replaced with Raytheon C-90B King

airs, refurbishment of the CH-206 Jet Ranger fleet,

and the addition of Bell 412 aircraft for advanced

helicopter training.

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Canadian Military Pilot Training system

The Canadian MiliTary PiloT Training sysTeM ConsisTsof several Phases and Three Training uniTs

The majority of candidates begin their pilot training

in Phase i on the grob at 3 CFFTs (Candidates with

a Commercial Pilot’s License are streamed directly to

Phase iia). Candidates then move on to Phase iia at either

3 CFFTs on the grob at southport or 2 CFFTs on the

Harvard ii at Moose Jaw. Upon completion of Phase ii,

candidates proceed to further training in one of three

streams – jet, multi-engine, or helicopter. Throughout

the entire pilot training system the actual operations

and training within this system are delivered by highly

integrated air Force/industry partnerships, delivering

first class training and support through all phases.

Canada Wings is the air Force program at southport

carrying out primary pilot training and selection, and

advanced training for pilots destined for helicopters

and multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft.

NFTC (NATO Flying Training in Canada) is the air Force

program at Moose Jaw and Cold Lake providing basic

training for all categories of pilots and advanced and

fighter lead-in for pilots destined for jet fighter aircraft.

flying Training Phases

I PrimaryFlyingTrainingIIA CommonBasic

IIB AdditionalJetBasicIII AdvancedJet,M/EorR/WIV TacticalFighterLead-in

Training uniTs

3CFFTS,Southport,Manitoba2CFFTS,MooseJaw,Saskatchewanor3CFFTS,Southport2CFFTS2CFFTSor3CFFTS419Squadron,ColdLake,Alberta

NFTC

CANADAWINGS Phase I Phase IIA

3CFFTS

Phase IIA2CFFTS

Phase IIB

Phase IIIMulti-Engine – Receive Wings

Phase IIIRotary Wing – Receive Wings

Phase IIIJet – Receive Wings

Phase IVTactical Fighter Lead-in

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Canada wings

Training pilots for today’s complex military aviation

world is a challenging task. graduates must be able to

successfully cope with the latest generation of aircraft

in theatres stretching from the severe arctic winter to

the searing heat of a tropical sun. Pilots must also be

able to think creatively and effectively to successfully

employ complex technology and operational tactical

systems in the aircraft.

it is with this challenge in mind that Canada wings

was created, integrating two partners, the department

of national defence and the allied wings group.

at the heart of Canada wings’ southport operations

is a dedicated state–of–the–art facility known as the

Hilly Brown Building, named in honour of Flying

Officer Mark Henry ‘Hilly’ Brown, Canada’s first ace of

wwii and a recipient of the distinguished Flying Cross.


The 80,000 square foot complex includes six hi-tech

classrooms, 42 hi-tech briefing rooms, boardrooms

with VTC capability, a 150 seat theatre, a flight

planning centre, fitness centre, reference library,

offices, student lounges and atrium. it also houses

the flight simulators and flight training devices key

to delivery of first class training programs.

Equally significant, allied wings supplies the very

best support resources available anywhere, whether

it be aircraft and airfield maintenance, air traffic

control, emergency response services, or any one of

the many comprehensive services providing logistical,

operational and administrative backup to daily

operations at southport.

organizaTional CharT

AVIATION TRAINING CENTRE


T h e P r o g r a M


Phase i Primary represents a critically important

element of the Undergraduate Pilot Training system

(UPTs). Pilot candidates receive their introduction to

Canadian Forces flying training at the Canada wings

operation at southport, and it is here they fly their first

training missions. as well as assessing basic pilot skills

the selection process is further refined with the aim

of identification of those candidates who are likely to

achieve the required pilot training standard within the

allotted training time. Early identification of potential

to succeed is necessary to provide candidates the

confidence to achieve success in future pilot training

phases, and to ensure the substantial investment

required for Phase ii and iii flight training is not only

sound but based on a solid foundation.

student pilot instruction is provided by contractor

Flight instructors under the Contracted Flying Training

and support (CFTs) program. Canadian Forces

Qualified Flight instructors (QFis) supervise the

syllabus and the standard of instruction, and provide

quality control checks on contractor Flight instructors.

The Phase i Primary program is currently conducted

on the grob 120a, where the fundamental skills and

knowledge essential to the follow-on Phase ii Basic are

taught over a 3-month course. There are two levels of

Phase i training: 1) the regular syllabus, which caters

to candidates with little or no flight time; and 2) the

advanced syllabus.

To qualify for the advanced syllabus candidates must

have either a fixed-wing private pilot’s license with 100

hours powered fixed-wing flight time and 10 hours of

powered fixed wing time flown in the previous two

years; or 200 hours powered fixed-wing flight time.

in addition to the 50 hours of academic instruction,

the Phase i Primary syllabus includes the following

flight requirements:

Trips hours

Clearhood Dual Solo Total Dual Solo Total

regular syllabus 21 3 24 27.3 2.5 29.8

advanced syllabus 18 3 21 24.0 2.5 26.5

Phase i – PriMary flying Training sysTeM

Canada Wings Phase i


The Canada wings Phase ii grob program is a recent

addition to the training menu as a follow-on to the

training delivered in Phase i, with the focus being

on providing the fundamental skills and knowledge

essential to proceed to Phase iii Multi-engine or Phase iii

Helicopter. grob Phase ii is an intensive 6 month

program covering advanced Clearhood, instrument,

night, navigation and Formation disciplines.

student pilot instruction is provided by contractor

Flight instructors under the Contracted Flying Training

and support (CFTs) program. in addition to the

144 hours of academics, the Phase ii grob syllabus

includes the following flight training segments.

Canada Wings Phase ii grob

Trips hours

Dual Solo FTD Total Dual Solo FTD Total

Clearhood 10 5 0 15 14.4 5.0 0 19.4

instrument 26 0 16 42 44.3 0 19.2 63.5

navigation 10 1 2 13 15.5 1.5 2.0 19.0

night 2 0 0 2 3.0 0 0 3.0

formation 7 0 0 7 8.4 0 0 8.4

Total flying 55 6 18 79 85.6 6.5 21.2 113.3

Phase ii – grob flying Training sysTeM

FTD - Flight Training Device


For the Primary Flying Training and Phase ii grob portions of the Canada

wings program, allied wings uses a newly acquired fleet of grob g120a

aircraft. The grob 120 is a piston engine aircraft with side-by-side

seating designed for both basic and advanced flight training for military

or civilian customers. its features include excellent handling qualities,

retractable undercarriage, the largest cockpit in its class, modern cockpit

instrumentation, and full iFR capabilities. These highly maneuverable

aircraft are used in combination with desktop and cockpit procedures

trainers as well as a Level V Flight Training device for use in the Phase ii

grob program.

The grob 120 features a high strength, corrosion-free airframe made

entirely of carbon fiber composites ensuring long airframe life.

its lightweight construction, low fuel consumption and minimum

maintenance requirement provide for highly cost effective operation.

G r o b G 1 2 0 A

engine: LycomingAEIO-540-D4D5

Power: 260hpLycoming

Propeller: 3Blade,ConstantSpeed

Wingspan: 10.2m(33ft5in)

length: 8.1m(26ft6in)

height: 2.6m(8ft5in)

Wing area: 13.3m²(143ft²)

service Ceiling: 5,500m(18,000ft)

Max Maneuvering load factor: +6g,-4g

grob g120a sPeCifiCaTions


Phase iii Multi-Engine provides pilot trainees who

have graduated from Phase ii Basic Flying Training

with the fundamental skills and knowledge to

continue to the operational conversion and subsequent

employment on large multi-engine aircraft.

The syllabus and flying missions are designed to make

specific and challenging demands on the individual,

including all routine aircraft handling, response to the

full range of airborne emergencies, and the performance

of complex instrument flight procedures during day

and night operations. From the very first mission, the

multi-engine program is taught on the basis of crew

coordination as performed in large aircraft operations.

The aircraft used for this training is a newly acquired

fleet of Hawker Beechcraft C-90B King air aircraft.

an extremely important element during this phase

of training is the state-of-the-art Level d full motion

simulator, with high-end graphics. The ability to

provide the full range of training scenarios, including

advanced VFR conditions, a full complement of iFR

missions, and in-depth training in correctly handling

both critical and non-critical ground and in-flight

emergency situations, some of which could not

safely be taught on the aircraft, brings undergraduate

military pilot training to a new level.

Upon completion of the Phase iii Multi-Engine

program, Canadian air Force candidates receive their

Pilot’s wings and proceed to operational training units

for conversion and tactical training on a wide range

of aircraft such as the C-17 globemaster, the C-130J

Hercules, the a310 airbus, or the CP-140 aurora.

Canada Wings Phase iii MulTi-engine

Trips hours

Clearhood /general handling 12 18.0

instrument 16 31.5

navigation 4 8.0

night 2 3.4

Total 34 60.9

integrated Procedures Trainer 6 16.0

full flight simulator 25 72.0

Phase iii – MulTi-engine flying insTruCTion suMMary


K i n G A i r c - 9 0 b

Canada wings operates a fleet of King air C–90B aircraft for its Phase iii

Multi-Engine program. a proven training platform, it offers excellent handling

qualities along with high reliability, and its twin turbine engine configuration

provides for a fully pressurized cabin with air conditioned comfort in

summer, as well as superior heating for comfortable winter operation.

The King air also features a recent generation avionics and instrument

package, including a Universal Uns-1L Flight Management system (FMs),

along with an embedded approach Certified gPs receiver capable of being

upgraded to wide area augmentation system (waas) flight procedures.

with its modern avionics suite the King air C-90B is eminently suitable for

teaching multi-engine, multi-crew and iFR skills, an ideal lead-in for pilots

destined for operational squadrons in the heavy transport, maritime patrol

or search and rescue roles.

Cockpit instrumentation includes an Eadi, EHsi, iVsi, adF, dual dME,

dual VOR/iLs, TCas, Colour weather Radar, and an Enhanced ground

Proximity warning system.

engine: TwinPratt&WhitneyPT6A–21

Passengers: 5

overall length: 10.8m(35ft6in)

overall height: 4.3m(14ft3in)

Wingspan: 15.3m(50ft3in)

Max. ramp: 4608kg(10,160lb)

Max. Take off: 4581kg(10,100lb)

Max. landing: 4354kg(9,600lb)

Max. operating 226KIAS speed:

service Ceiling: 26,900ft (Max. Wt)

Maximum range: 2,500+km

King air C-90b sPeCifiCaTions


in order to prepare pilots for the increasingly complex

nature of modern and future operational military

flying, the six month Phase iii Helicopter program

utilizes two rotary wing aircraft types and the full

range of enhanced levels of simulation.

Candidates selected for helicopters following Phase ii

begin their initial conversion on the Bell 206B Jet

Ranger, one of the most successful commercial

helicopters in production. its single turbine engine

and hydraulic assisted control make it a superb trainer

for pilots transitioning to rotary wing aircraft.

The second phase of helicopter training is completed

in the twin turbine engine Bell 412 griffon,

a sophisticated aircraft complete with full iFR

capabilities, an advanced flight management system,

and night Vision goggle (nVg) capability. it is an

ideal lead-in for pilots moving on to operational

tours on complex multi-engine helicopters.

in support of the training aircraft there is a ground

Based Training system (gBTs) consisting of a range

of Flight Training devices including a state-of-the-art

Bell 412 full motion flight simulator. simulator and

flying missions are designed to make specific and

progressively challenging demands on the individual.

Civilian instructors provide all ground school and

simulation instruction as well as the basic helicopter

conversion on the Bell 206. Military instructors do all

the flying missions on the Bell 412.

Upon completion of the Phase iii helicopter program

candidates receive their coveted Pilot’s wings and then

proceed to operational training units for conversion

to new aircraft types, and mission training specific

for those aircraft.

Canada Wings Phase iii heliCoPTer

Course suMMary

single-engine helicopter

Missions hours

dual solo Total dual solo Total

Clearhood 20 5 25 22.5 4.5 27

fTd 2 2 2.5 2

Total 20 7 27 22.5 6.5 29

Twin-engine helicopter

Missions hours

dual sim Total dual sim Total

Clearhood 22 22 16.5 12.0 28.5

instrument 24 0 24 26.5 13.5 40

navigation 8 0 8 8.5 3.0 11.5

night(unaided) 2 0 2 2.4 1.5 3.9

night(NVG) 4 0 4 4.2 1.5 5.7

Total 60 0 60 58.1 31.5 89.6

Course Total 80 0 87 80.6 38.0 118.6


For initial conversion to rotary wing aircraft, pilot candidates start their

training on the Bell 206 helicopter, one of the most successful commercial

helicopters ever produced. The Bell 206 is a proven solution for pilot training

and used by many training organizations worldwide. its high inertia rotor

system is excellent for practice autorotations and its hydraulically assisted

flight controls and single turbine engine make it an ideal rotary wing

training aircraft.

The aircraft features include air conditioning, crashworthy fuel cells

and an avionics and instrumentation setup that make it an ideal rotary

wing conversion platform. as well its intuitively designed cockpit layout

provides for an excellent introduction to advanced rotary wing exercises

including slope landings, engine–out handling, and successfully dealing

with emergency situations.

engine: AllisonModel250–C20B

airspeed limits: VNE130kts(242km/h)IAS

Max. Weight: 1451kg(3200lbs)

Max. alt.: 20,000ft

Max. endurance: 3hrs15min

Max. occupants: 5includingcrew

bell 206 jeT ranger sPeCifiCaTions

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The Bell 412 is one of the world’s most rugged and reliable medium sized

twin-engine helicopters, having proven itself from the arctic Circle to the

arabian gulf. a daily workhorse for even the most extreme operational

environments, it offers high dispatch reliability, rupture-resistant fuel cells,

energy-absorbing crew seats, and a resilient fuselage, along with an

expansive cabin for flexibility in cargo and personnel plus dual digital

automatic controls for flexibility in future growth.

The Bell 412 aircraft introduces rotary wing pilot candidates to the world of

advanced twin engine helicopter operation, along with more complex and

challenging VFR and iFR operating conditions. The aircraft avionics include

a full 4 display color EFis, Universal Uns–1L FMs, and a Collins Radio

package. The aircraft are also certified for night Vision goggle operation.

These commercially successful utility helicopters are used by many civilian

and military organizations around the world.

engine: TwoPratt&WhitneyPT6T–3D

airspeed limits: VNE140kts(260km/h)IAS

Max. Weight: 5398kg(11,900lbs)

Max. alt.: 20,000ft

sling Capable: 5,000lbhook

Max. occupants: 15includingcrew

bell 412 sPeCifiCaTions

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i n s T r u C T i o n


at Canada wings that includes a wide range of

sophisticated training support facilities in the

classroom, in briefing rooms, and on student laptops,

where cutting edge graphics allow the student to

visualize and fully understand the various flight

maneuvers and lesson plans long before he ever sets

foot in an aircraft. This ensures maximum training

value from every flying hour.

ClassrooMs

we’ve come a long way from the days of overhead

projectors, chalkboards, and slide projectors. at Canada

wings our classrooms are equipped with the latest in

learning technologies such as sMaRT Boards that take

full advantage of modern computer based modules and

multimedia options. That means in the classroom the

instructor can concentrate on delivering core concepts

and explaining new techniques using full colour

graphics and realistic animations.

CourseWare

ground based training includes a wide range of

computer based instructional modules, available online

to students on their laptops 24/7 via a secure internal

network. as well, a sophisticated Training information

Management system facilitates all aspects of creating

and recording student progress in all phases of ground

and flying training, thereby easing the workload on

instructors and supervisors.

a first class aviation training program not only features the very best in aircraft and equipment, but also takes full advantage of the latest advances in simulators and flight training courseware.


flighT Training deviCes

The next step from classroom instruction enroute to

flying the actual aircraft takes students to flight training

devices (FTds), where they can practice normal

and emergency operations on their specific aircraft.

These FTds also provide an excellent opportunity for

instructional delivery and mastery of key concepts

prior to flight. Various levels of FTds are available,

including computerized desktop simulations to fully

replicated aircraft cockpit and instrumentation,

panels, and controls.

siMulaTors

Once students are fully conversant with the basics

through the FTd Lesson Plans, it’s time to move on to

the full motion King air C-90B and Bell 412 Full

Flight simulators. Both highlight the rapid increase in

computer capabilities and modern simulator design.

Using high definition visuals, programmable weather

and flight situations, and the ability to execute the

complete range of aircraft emergency response

situations, today’s Canada wings pilot trainee sits

on the leading edge of the aviation training world.

The highest quality of training is possible in these

devices for a fraction of the cost of actual flying hours.

aCadeMiC syllabus

Based on a world-renowned track record of aviation

training, the various courses taught in all phases of

the Canada wings program include a wide range of

subject matter. These include:

• aircraft Operating instructions

• aerodynamics

• Theory of Flight

• Flight instrumentation

• Meteorology

• VFR Procedures

• iFR Procedures

• Low Level navigation

• Flight safety

• Cockpit Resource Management

• aviation Physiology

• Leadership


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...whether it be aircraft and airfield maintenance, air

traffic control, emergency response vehicles, or any

one of the many comprehensive services providing

logistical, operational and administrative support to

daily operations.

hilly broWn CoMPlex

at the heart of Canada wings operations is a dedicated

purpose-designed facility known as the Hilly Brown

Building. named in honour of Flying Officer Mark

Henry “Hilly” Brown, Canada’s first air ace of wwii

and a recipient of the distinguished Flying Cross,

this eighty thousand square foot complex includes

classrooms equipped with the latest technology,

student lounges, briefing rooms, boardrooms with

video conferencing capability, a 150 seat theatre,

a flight planning centre, fitness centre, reference

library and ceremonies hall. it also houses the

sophisticated flight simulators and flight training

devices which are key to first class delivery of

training programs.

alan MCleod building

Long–term accommodation is provided in the

alan McLeod Building, named in honour of second

Lieutenant alan arnett Mcleod, a young Canadian

pilot from Manitoba who received the Victoria

Cross during wwi for his valiant actions in aerial

combat while serving with the Royal Flying Corps.

The complex features 96 single occupancy rooms,

comfortable lounge and laundry facilities. additional

accommodation will soon be available to meet the

increasing demand.

reCreaTion and dining

There are also a wide range of on-site recreation

facilities, including a gymnasium, weight room with

a variety of exercise equipment, as well as outdoor

facilities such as tennis courts, softball diamonds,

soccer field, track, and a golf course. a full service

dining facility is available during and after normal

working hours for both staff and students.

Operations at southport are backed by the very best support resources available anywhere...


airCrafT MainTenanCe

Key to maintaining uninterrupted training at Canada

wings are our outstanding aircraft technicians,

maintenance facilities and programs. Our aircraft

technicians are highly qualified civilian professionals,

with specific training for each aircraft type, working

with the very latest in hi-tech diagnostic equipment

and tools.

airfield MainTenanCe

Our comprehensive on-site airfield maintenance

equipment and facilities and highly experienced

maintenance crews provide year round, worry free

operation of all buildings, ramps and runways at

southport, as well as periodic inspections and upgrades

of all vital equipment on the airfield.

air TraffiC ConTrol

Our air traffic control staff are skilled professionals

with extensive experience in handling multi-aircraft

type and parallel runway operations.

fire and Crash suPPorT

a full complement of emergency response vehicles

crewed by highly trained personnel supplies comp-

rehensive and effective response to any accidents or

incidents on or off the airfield.


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...VFR, iFR, and low level navigation training. due to

the inland geographic location of the base, inclement

weather is not normally a factor in causing long delays

in the flight training schedule. in fact the southport

area has an average of 2200 hours of bright sunshine

annually. and with a low population density and plenty

of wide open spaces, the local training areas provide

an ideal environment year round for the full range of

flight activities/operations.

The setting also provides for an uncluttered air traffic

control environment ideal for basic iFR training, with a

higher density environment at winnipeg international

airport just 70 kilometres east, well suited for advanced

iFR training.

One of the biggest advantages of flight training operations at southport is the wide open skies of the Canadian prairies, providing a superb environment for...


insTruCTional sTaff

The basis of any first class training system is capable

and motivated instructors in all phases. at Canada

wings we take great pride in both the selection and

training of our instructional staff in primary flying

training, as well as in the advanced phases of training.

Highly experienced and highly motivated, our

instructors are superbly trained, skilled professionals

both in the art of flying, as well as in the art of

instruction. Our Phase i and Phase ii instructors are

a mix of ex-military and civilian staff, all trained to

demanding Transport Canada certification levels.

The air Force is responsible for staffing the Phase iii

Multi-engine and twin engine helicopter programs

with Qualified Flying instructors who have all had

operational tours prior to successfully completing

the air Force Flying instructor’s Course. while all

civilian instructors hold civil qualifications, as this is

an air Force training program, air Force standards

personnel perform routine and random checks on all

allied wings instructional staff to ensure they fully

meet the demanding military standards of flight and

instructional proficiency.

all new instructors complete their initial qualification

followed by a number of periodic performance check

rides and upgrade trips. Proficiency is also gained

through mutual flights with more experienced

instructors.


s o u T h P o r T a n d a r e a


PorTage la Prairie

southport is located just a few kilometres south of the

city of Portage la Prairie (population 12,750 approx),

a thriving community in the Central Plains Region

of Manitoba 70 kilometres (45 miles) west of the

provincial capital, winnipeg.

in addition to the commercial establishments one

would expect to find in a community of this size,

Portage la Prairie sports an 18 hole golf course, Portage

industrial Exhibition grounds which hosts various

agricultural competitions and midway, an outdoor

water park, a one-half mile horse racing track with

accompanying grandstand, a large pen enclosure for

deer, a birdcage area featuring peacocks, playgrounds,

walking trails, tennis courts, a duck pond, various

monuments, and an extensive arboretum.

WinniPeg

winnipeg is a multicultural metropolis with a

population of around 700,000. it is the core cultural

and economic centre of the winnipeg Capital

Region, which is home to more than half of the

entire population of Manitoba. The city is home to

many attractions, events, and festivals, year round.

The Forks (the location of a national historic site),

at the confluence of the Red and assiniboine

Rivers, brings locals and visitors alike to its shops,

river walkways and festivals. it is home to the

Manitoba Theatre for Young People, winnipeg

international Children’s Festival, the Manitoba

Children’s Museum, a 30,000 square foot skate

plaza, a 8,500-square-foot bowl complex, and the

Esplanade Riel bridge.

ManiToba

Manitoba is a prairie province in Canada and has

an area of 649,950 sq.km. (250,900 sq.mi.). it is

bordered by the provinces of Ontario to the east and

saskatchewan to the west, the territory of nunavut

to the north, and the Us states of north dakota and

Minnesota to the south. Manitoba has a population of

1,213,815 (according to 2009 estimates).

The province contains the tenth-largest fresh-water

lake in the world, Lake winnipeg, and the east side has

some of the last remote and untouched watersheds left

in the world. The large rivers that flow into the east

side of Lake winnipeg’s basin are pristine, owing to

the lack of major developments along their courses.

Many uninhabited islands can be found along the

shores of this lake. There are over 110,000 fresh water

lakes spread throughout the province.

WINNIPEGPORTAGELA PRAIRIE

MANITOBA

NORTH DAKOTA MINNESOTA

26C a n a d a w i n g s

Canada Wings base

55 Musketeer Road East, southport Manitoba, R0H 1n0

Telephone +1 204 428 2500 | Fax +1 204 428 2501

www.canadawings.ca

Canadian air forCe

international Training Programs

Telephone +1 613 998 7889 | Fax +1 613 949 1971

www.airtraining.forces.gc.ca

allied Wings CorPoraTe offiCe

5655 airport way, Kelowna, British Columbia V1V 1s1

Telephone +1 250 491 5500 | Fax +1 250 765 1489

www.alliedwings.ca

Please refer to the websites listed for current personnel contact information.

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