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Night Flight Concepts completes NVG Training for EMS Operator Mercy Flights

July 11, 2009

EMS air ambulance operator Mercy Flights Inc. of Medford, Oregon completes NVG training with Night Flight Concepts, Inc. (NFC) of Port St. Lucie, FL.

The comprehensive NVG training package took place on-site at Mercy Flights in Medford, Oregon. Ground and flight training was provided for the pilots and medical flight personnel and has increased the overall safety and operational capability of the area's only dedicated FAA Part 135 EMS operator. Additionally, NFC provided the only FAA TSO-C164 approved aviation night vision goggles (NVAG-6) and an extended night vision goggle (NVG) inspection service agreement to maintain the NVG's continued air-worthiness.

Chief Pilot for B. T. S., L.L.C., the helicopter service provider, Harry D. Wood, III (Woody) commented, "Obviously I talked to just about every NVG training provider in the country before choosing Night Flight Concepts, Inc.

"I did so for two reasons, first their Virtual Terrain Board (VTB) training simulator and second, that the training would be done on sight in our aircraft. I was not disappointed. All aspects of NFC's training were of the highest caliber but the VTB was a training enhancement that literally not one else can provide."

NFC company president, Adam Aldous commented, "We're extremely proud to have provided additional safety for the flight crews and improved service to the residents of Southern Oregon and Northern California and we appreciate the confidence that Mercy Flights has placed in Night Flight Concepts."