This training centre holds a state-of-the-art flight training simulator, which models the sights, sounds and motions of the CL-415 water bomber aircraft used to fight forest fires.

The flight training device will allow provincial CL-415 pilots and engineers to train in Ontario on a simulator tailored to their needs so they can rather than travelling outside the province. This will save time and travelling costs for Ontario, and will attract pilots and engineers from other areas to train and practice at the centre.

The new centre will help to strengthen the Ministry of Natural Resources’ fire-fighting program by ensuring that pilots and air engineers have the support they need to keep Ontarians safe from the threat of forest fires.