Flying Training school to Integrate Modern Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ in Ab-Initio Curriculum

MONTREAL, May 18, 2010 – Mechtronix Systems Inc., an MWC company, a world leading manufacturer of Flight Simulation Training Devices (“FSTD”), today announced that Ottawa Aviation Services (“OAS”), based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, has acquired an Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ configured as a generic regional turboprop with conversion kits to multi and single engine piston. The FSTD will be used for Ab-Initio training, Turbine Transition, Crew Resource Management (“CRM”) as well as Instrument Flight Rating (“IFR”) courses.

“The Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ will improve the quality and safety of our training program and expand our professional curriculum to better prepare our students to commercial operation”, said Mr. Cedric Paillard, Co-Owner and Vice President at OAS. “Integrating Mechtronix’ leading flight simulator technology into our training programs will be a real gain for our students, allowing them to improve their flying skills in both normal and abnormal aircraft operations.”

Added Paillard, “The Mechtronix simulator also opens up the international market by enabling us to offer a complete ab-initio and advanced training curriculum. The Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ will also be made available to Canadian commercial operator for currency training”.

“Being selected by a professional flight training organization like OAS confirms our market leading position in the General Aviation market in Canada,” said Xavier Hervé, President, Mechtronix Systems. “The flexibility of offering turbine and piston engine training will bring OAS real added value to their curriculum. The Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ is Mechtronix “blockbuster” with flying schools we have gained a very high level of experience since we first designed it and our long list of references worldwide is a testimony of its efficiency. This new success at home base strengthens once again Mechtronix’ privileged business relationship with the Canadian aviation community.”

The Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ will provide the pilot students with the highest level of visual fidelity through a 180° x 35° visual display system along with superior definition, contrast, brightness and refresh rate via a FFS-quality Raster/xT Image Generator from RSI. The device brings additional flexibility to its users; it is equipped with conversion kits to single and multi engine piston to support VFR and IFR training sessions. The FSTD will come with a Garmin GNS 430 and a semi-enclosed Instructor Operating Station that facilitates the interaction between instructor and student.

The unit will be delivered in the third quarter of 2010 at OAS’ flight training facilities at Ottawa International Airport, Canada. The Ascent® Turboprop Trainer™ will be evaluated by Transport Canada under TP 96-85 regulations, equivalent to JAR-FSTD A FNPT II MCC under EASA regulations.

About Ottawa Aviation Services

Ottawa Aviation Services provides aviation professionals and enthusiasts with aviation services based on the values of the “golden age” of aviation such as customer service, experience in flight training and quality of maintenance. Our objective is to provide a stronger and more meaningful aviation experience (training, air services, charter and maintenance services) to our customers. OAS provides aviation professionals and enthusiasts with aircraft rentals and “back to basics” training from recreational to commercial on modern aircraft. OAS is a registered Private Career College training institution Ottawa Aviation Service is conveniently located at Ottawa International Airport, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and at Cornwall Regional Airport.

About Mechtronix Systems Inc.

Mechtronix Systems Inc. (Mechtronix Systems), an MWC company, specializes in the design and manufacturing of Flight Simulation Training Devices for general, business and commercial aviation. Fuelled by 20+ years of passion and dedication, we are a top leader on the global flight simulation and training market with a presence in America, Europe and Asia. Based in Montreal, Mechtronix Systems offers a full range of products from full flight simulators to flight training devices, setting new industry standards for higher fidelity, reliability, cost efficiency and safety. To support our worldwide customers that include major airlines, training centers and training organizations, we have technical support centers strategically located around the globe. For more information, please visit www.mwc.mechtronix.com.