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First time at DSEI

14 September 2021

Ascent is exhibiting for the first time at DSEI taking place 14 – 17 September at ExCeL London. It is exciting to be able to meet face to face again after the restrictions of the pandemic. We will be demonstrating some of the virtual reality technology currently being trialled in

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Transforming Fast Jet training through innovation

Ascent Flight Training, in collaboration with the MOD (its UK Military Flying Training System customer), is currently undertaking virtual reality

Pioneering changes in Rotary Wing Pilot training

Ascent Flight Training is developing a new targeted and more efficient route to train the UK’s military helicopter pilots.

Tim Peake officiating at helicopter aircrew graduation 7 May

Congratulations to a total of 23 tri-Service aircrew who graduated on 7 May from Number 1 Flying Training School (No.

Ascent personnel raising funds for Corporate Charity, Mind

Mind, our Corporate charity for 2021 provides information and support on mental health conditions to empower people to understand their

Congratulations to Ascent Maritime Qualified Helicopter Crewman Instructor.

He claims he was "press ganged" into the Royal Navy as a powder monkey/Marine Engineer (Mechanic) in 1973. After 7

Congratulations to the tri-service aircrew

Group Captain Phil Wadlow (Front Centre in the photo), Commandant of Number 1 Flying Training School and RAF Shawbury Station