Training Centre Facilities
Training Facilities
The Nordic Pilot Training Centre offers modern training facilities. In the NPTC campus students find well furnished classrooms with separate planning, briefing and debriefing rooms, as well as flight simulators.
The FlightTrainingWeb (FTW) provides up to date software for managing resources, handling daily flight programmes, grading students and providing information for the whole squadron about each day’s flying activities. The FTW also provides real time flight planning information (weather and other applicable data) and keeps records about pilot’s qualifications and proficiency.
Classrooms
All classrooms have real-time weather information
displays and a fast fibre optic network. One classroom is equipped with a video conferencing system.
Classrooms and mission briefing rooms have access to computer-based training programmes, briefing materials and other sources that students need in order to prepare for coming missions and classes.
Mission Planning, Briefing and Debriefing Rooms
The mission planning, briefing and debriefing rooms are located right next to the hangars. Facilities have real time weather information displays, whiteboards and network access as well as computer based mission planning (MPS) and debriefing (MISNET) tools. MPS and MISNET tools are specially developed for NPTC Ph III and Ph IV training purposes.
Mission briefings are administered using a local area network based system which provides easy access to all information needed to complete a briefing. A mission briefing file has been created for each mission and can be projected on a screen using a video data projector.
Simulators and training devices
The NPTC’s two flight simulators can be used simultaneously. A recent upgrade of the simulators included the installation of high-resolution displays to enhance training.
Simulator instructors, though Patria employees, have a long career as Hawk flight instructors in the FINAF. They are supported by Fighter Squadron 41’s flight instructors, particularly on training sorties that include tactical flying.
Hawk glass cockpit aircraft has many modern systems and equipment, such as Multi Function Display (MFD), Head Up Display (HUD) and Up Front Control Panel (UFCP). Therefore specific training devices have been created to enable efficient flight training. Desk Top Trainers (DTT) have visual system, allowing students to train the use of aircraft systems and train basic flying. Students have free (24/7) access to training devices.
Students have also software in their laptop to familiarize the aircraft system usage and it’s functionality.
Accommodation
The NPTC campus with its well laid park-style surroundings away from crowded and noisy cities creates a peaceful atmosphere for efficient learning. In the middle of this, you find a world-class military flight training centre with state-of-the-art facilities.
Dormitories and Recreation Rooms
Students are accommodated in newly renovated rooms. TV lounges are provided for social activities.
A fast fibre optic network covers the entire facility. Internet and e-mail services are provided for all students in their rooms. Students can use dormitory computers to access all training materials.
Also available for students are separate recreation rooms with internet access, TV and game consoles.
Free Time Activities
A wide variety of free time activities is available for students on the campus. The facility offers a number of possibilities for sports, study and socializing with other students.
Sports Arena
There is a modern well-equipped gym, an indoor sports arena for basketball, volleyball, badminton and floorball, a sports ground and a ski track in winter. The nearest swimming hall is only 15 to 20 minutes away from the campus.
Finnish Sauna
After sports, students can enjoy the relaxing Finnish sauna.
Classrooms
Classrooms and computers are available for evening studies. There is also a library and language laboratory.
NPTC Cafeteria and Dining Hall
The NPTC cafeteria is a cosy place to meet other students and training centre personnel. It is located in the same building with the sports arena in the middle of the campus.
The NPTC dining hall offers varied, delicious and healthy foods every day. There is also a base clinic with dental services available for students.
Powerpark
Students have the opportunity to enjoy speed also on the ground. Mika Salo Circuit, an indoor and outdoor karting facility within Powerpark theme park, is only 20 minutes away.