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RAeS Aerospace 2035 Conference
by Philip Adrian | Dec 18, 2022 | Blog
I recently spoke at the RAes 2035 Conference. In this blog you can find my full presentation as well as additional information about RAeS and the event.

Our Continued Commitment to Change: A4G
by Philip Adrian | Sep 30, 2022 | Blog
MPS is a proud partner of AviAll’s Aviation for Girls event!

Customer Connect: Air Macau
In this customer guest blog, Air Macau explains its MPS A320 FTD Flight Training Manager Experience.

Customer Connect: Patria
In this customer guest blog, Mikko Paronen from Patria explains how Patria Pilot Training utilizes our MPS A320 FTD1 in A320 MPL, MCC/APS MCC and Type Rating training programs in Finland.

May 2022: WATS and CAPA Americas Aviation Summit Review
by Philip Adrian | Jun 1, 2022 | Blog
MPS had a very busy month in May. In this blog I will quickly recap the two events we attended and provide some insight into both.

Customer Connect: Purdue University
In this customer guest blog, Adam Dunham from Purdue University explains how MPS devices are used to bridge the gap between student flight training and multi-crew environment.

Supplier Guest Blog: Highest Quality Worldwide Data From Lufthansa Systems
In this supplier guest blog, the team at Lufthansa Systems explains its high quality, up-to-date and complete data which is essential for optimum navigation.

NPA 2020-15 Roundup– What Does MPS Offer?
by Philip Adrian | Jan 27, 2022 | Blog
In the final blog of the MPS White Paper series, learn about the background of new regulations, specific device and FSTD Capability Signature definitions and how these shape future growth in training.

Regulatory Aspects of EASA NPA 2020-15- What Does MPS Offer?
Our team has written an extensive White Paper. In this blog, the regulatory impact will be explained in brief.

Economic Aspects of EASA NPA 2020-15- What Does MPS Offer?
Our team has written an extensive White Paper. In this blog, MPS CCO Erik Jennes provides a brief version of the commercial analysis and value-proposition.

Supplier Guest Blog: Bosch Rexroth Optimizes Drive Technology for MPS FTD’s
In this supplier guest blog, Johs Heijmink explains how the MPS simulators perform optimally with the Bosch Rexroth drives

APS UPRT Safety Summit: Task to Tool Approach for UPRT
by Philip Adrian | Dec 2, 2021 | Blog
I had the honor of speaking with Randall Brooks, VP of Training and Business Development at APS about task to tool approach for UPRT. In this blog you can view my entire session.

EATS 2021: Great to be Back
by Philip Adrian | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog
EATS 2021 was a great success! In this blog you can find my biggest takeaways from the event.

Supplier Guest Blog: Barco – A Vision to Trust
In this supplier guest blog, Dave Fluegeman from Barco explains how high-quality projection in MPS devices affects training quality of pilots.

The Future of Aviation Training Through New Regulations– What Does MPS Offer?
by Philip Adrian | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog
Our team has written an extensive White Paper. In this blog you can learn more and find the foreword.

Supplier Guest Blog: RSi Level D Visuals for FTD’s
In this supplier guest blog, John Wenzel from RSi Visuals explains how MPS customers get all the benefits of a Level D visual system.

EASA NPA 2020-15: What Does It Mean For Future Training?
by Philip Adrian | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog
In December 2020, EASA published the long-awaited NPA regarding the paradigm change in aviation training. In this blog I will identify some of the opportunities and changes EASA NPA 2020-15 offers.

2020 Review From MPS
by Philip Adrian | Dec 31, 2020 | Blog
A year in review from pandemic to positive.

Impact Of The B737 MAX Draft FSB Report
by Philip Adrian | Oct 7, 2020 | Blog
The latest draft of the FSB report for the B737 MAX was published 10/6/2020. In this blog, I will address what this means for the RTS of the MAX and for the training needs.

Back To School: Flight Training
by Philip Adrian | Sep 1, 2020 | Blog
It’s back to school time around the world. How will higher education programs and flight schools look different this year and what benefits may arise from COVID-19 despite the current state of the industry? Read this blog to find out.

It’s Time for Virtual Trade Shows
by Philip Adrian | Jun 2, 2020 | Blog
In this blog post I give my thoughts on virtual tradeshows. How do you feel about in-person events such as these critical tradeshows moving to an online format?

Aviation Training After COVID-19
by Philip Adrian | Apr 29, 2020 | Blog
In this blog I will give my thoughts on what I believe the world of aviation training should learn from coronavirus and how our industry can be better prepared when the next crisis strikes.

Trade Show Schedule
by Philip Adrian | Feb 28, 2020 | Blog
In this blog post you can find our upcoming trade show schedule.

New Aviation Training Equipment: What Should We Use and How?
by Philip Adrian | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog
Airbus and many others have recently indicated their interest in the use of new technologies during training, especially focusing on augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). In this blog post, I will delve further into this idea from both a regulatory as well as a training perspective.

Viruses: The Impact on Aviation
by Philip Adrian | Feb 7, 2020 | Blog
In this weeks blog post I discuss the impact of virus on the aviation industry.

Continuous Circle
by Philip Adrian | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog
This week I feel inspired to share a personal story with you based on a chance event that passed by my desk.

How Do Pilots Deal With Emergencies?
by Philip Adrian | Jan 23, 2020 | Blog
In this blog I will focus and expand on the procedures that support the safe outcome of varying environmental conditions and unforeseen situations.

2020 Foresight
by Philip Adrian | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog
With 2020 upon us, in this blog I intend to share some foresight on MPS and the aviation industry for the upcoming year.

Modern Day Leadership
by Philip Adrian | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog
In this blog post I outline the five leadership habits and notions I believe play the most important role in my position. I hope by sharing these, you can positively increase your leadership skills as well.

Our Newest Membership: ATAC
MPS is pleased to become a member of the Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) ahead of the Canadian Aviation Conference and Tradeshow which will take place next week in Montreal, QC.

Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT)
by Philip Adrian | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog
In this blog post I want to clarify not only the background but also the intent of EU rules on UPRT which will be going into effect in December of this year. Additionally, I will discuss the use of devices for UPRT training because there are significant misunderstandings in this area as well.

The New Way to Train: Blended Learning
by Philip Adrian | Oct 25, 2019 | Blog
In this blog post I will offer some insight into blended learning and why it should be integrated into our industry. I will also introduce new training tools available from MPS that can address this need immediately.

The Boeing 737 MAX Return To Service: What Steps are Needed?
by Philip Adrian | Oct 11, 2019 | Blog
This week, there has been a lot of information in the press about the Boeing 737 MAX and its return to service (RTS). In this blog post I will try to take you through the steps that are needed for this airplane to fly again safely and shortly.

Training Experts UNITE!
by Philip Adrian | Oct 3, 2019 | Blog
As the aviation industry continues to grow, a need for ATO representation is more critical now than ever. Read this blog post to find out how this is being addressed by industry leaders.

APATS 2019 in Review
by Philip Adrian | Sep 12, 2019 | Blog
For this blog post, I will provide you with a summary of APATS 2019 and highlight some of my biggest takeaways.

Women in Aviation
by Philip Adrian | Aug 29, 2019 | Blog
This week marked the 87th anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s historic first non-stop solo flight across the US by a female. It simultaneously marked Women’s Equality Day. Both are a great segue into a post and conversation that has long been on my topic list: women in aviation.

Sustainability in Aviation
by Philip Adrian | Aug 23, 2019 | Blog
It is undeniable that every human being has an environmental responsibility to take care of the planet we live on so that it may sustain itself for future generations to come.

How Type Rating Training is Created
by Philip Adrian | Aug 12, 2019 | Blog
I will be speaking at the Asia Pacific Airline Training Summit in Singapore on Sept. 3 to share how aircraft manufacturers create training programs for their new airplanes. Through this blog I want to provide those of you who will be in attendance with a little preview. I hope that for those who will not be in attendance at APATS, this brief overview will provide some basic understanding.

Timeline and Value of ATOs
by Philip Adrian | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog
Since I started flying in 1987, the aviation industry has gone through a significant number of changes. Examples can be found within the realms of technology, operations, city pairs, crew resource management and aircraft usage among others. However, no group has gone through more changes than the ‘approved training organization’ or ATO.

Celebrating 50 Years: Apollo 11
by Philip Adrian | Jul 25, 2019 | Blog
This week in our office and around the world, we have been commemorating one of the greatest technological achievements in human history and in the world of aerospace: 50 years ago, humans set foot on another planetary body than Earth for the first time.

Supporting Safety Culture through Local Differences
by Philip Adrian | Jul 18, 2019 | Blog
Safety relies heavily on aspects of training that are not purely technical.

Welcome Aboard
by Philip Adrian | Jul 11, 2019 | Blog
Welcome to the MPS blog page, I am glad you are here! This is the first post of many yet to come.