METRO AVIATION COMMITS TO ADDITIONAL SAFETY INVESTMENT WITH PURCHASE OF ICARUS DEVICES JULY 30, 2021 Metro Aviation, in keeping with its never-ending commitment to continuously improve and innovate, has made an additional investment into its safety and training measures. By equipping pilots with the ICARUS view-limiting devices, Metro leadership is reinforcing its steadfast dedication to providing pilots with the best training tools available. ICARUS or Instrument Conditions Awareness Recognition and Understanding System is a pilot training device that improves instrument flying proficiency. The device, used in the field, allows for the proper training for recovery of Inadvertent entry into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC), which still today, is a leading cause of accident fatalities. “This is a game-changer our industry has needed for some time” said Metro Director of Operations Brian Bihler. “Training is the lifeblood of what we do at Metro Aviation and this device is the perfect complement to our full-motion flight simulators and flight training devices,” added Bihler. The ICARUS Device was invented by Nick Sinopoli in 2014 after losing a friend to a spatial disorientation accident. Nick sold his car to apply for a patent and the gamble paid off in 2016 when he was awarded a patent for his innovation. Bihler added, “We used one device to conduct extensive testing with several of our pilots in the field over the past few months, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.” Shipment of the devices to Metro’s bases located throughout the country will begin in the coming weeks. RECENT POSTS METRO AVIATION CONSIDERING USE OF FAA WEATHER CAMERAS METRO AVIATION LAUNCHES NEW GARMIN GTN 650/750 XI STC WITH GEISINGER LIFE FLIGHT METRO AVIATION COMMITS TO ADDITIONAL SAFETY INVESTMENT WITH PURCHASE OF ICARUS DEVICES METRO AVIATION RETURNS TO TRADESHOWS WITH APPEARANCE AT APSCON NEW BOZEMAN-BASED BILLINGS CLINIC AIR AMBULANCE NOW IN OPERATION METRO AVIATION CONTINUES INVESTMENT IN SAFETY BIGGER, FASTER AIRCRAFT POWERS NEW AU AIRCARE AMBULANCE SERVICE METRO AVIATION CELEBRATES LONGEVITY AMONG EMPLOYEES SUPERIOR AIR MED RETURNS TO THE METRO FAMILY METRO AVIATION DELIVERS EC145E TO TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL STAY UPDATED WITH METRO METRO AVIATION CONSIDERING USE OF FAA WEATHER CAMERAS Oct 22, 2021 METRO AVIATION RETURNS TO TRADESHOWS WITH APPEARANCE AT APSCON Jul 27, 2021 METRO AVIATION LAUNCHES NEW GARMIN GTN 650/750 XI STC WITH GEISINGER LIFE FLIGHT Oct 5, 2021 VIEW ALL POSTS DOWNLOAD BROCHURE Metro Aviation is constantly growing our capabilities and expanding our reach. Metro holds more than 30 Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) and completes about 35 aircraft each year for U.S. customers and global clients. COMPANY Our Story Meet Our Team Resources METRO COMPANIES Helicopter Flight Training Center PAC International RESOURCES Careers at Metro Our Services Metro Media Metro Publications CONTACT 800.467.5529 318.222.0503(fax) 1214 Hawn Avenue Shreveport La, 71107 Copyright 2020, Metro Aviation Website by Ruby Shore Software