New era in Navy helo training

An instructor pilot at NAS Whiting Field, Fla., who has been at the controls of Navy’s new helicopter trainer might have put it best about the dawning of a new era of training. The new Leonardo TH-73A is a “huge upgrade” from the current Bell TH-57, Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Laberge wrote in an e-mail. “Imagine driving a 30-year-old compact car for most of your life, and then finally getting that brand new, top-of-the-line SUV,” he said. “It is bigger, faster, and, most importantly, more capable.” (Source: Gulf Coast Reporters League 08/20) http://www.gulfcoastaerospacecorridor.com/files/gcac_newsletter_081120_2_1_.pdf