3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (3 CFFTS; French: 3e École de pilotage des Forces canadiennes) is at the Southport Aerospace Centre just south of Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada.[1]
3 CFFTS conducts Primary Flight Training on the Grob G 120A. Helicopter training on the Bell CH-139 Jet Ranger and the Bell 412 helicopter (retired Bell CH-146 Griffons). Multi-engine training is conducted on the Beechcraft King Air C-90B.[1]
The school is based at the Portage la Prairie Southport Airport (formerly Canadian Forces Base Portage la Prairie) and operates as part of 15 Wing Moose Jaw. The service companies of KF Defence Programs and Southport Aerospace Centre provide all support services for 3 CFFTS, including aircraft maintenance and airfield operations.[1]
3 CFFTS uses civilian pilots to teach primary pilot training and air navigator courses. Military pilots are employed to teach helicopter and multi-engine aircraft courses.[1]
- ^ a b c d Air Force Public Affairs / Department of National Defence (December 2007). "17 WING - WINNIPEG : SQUADRONS". Archived from the original on 3 February 2007. Retrieved 20 August 2008.