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April 1, 2010 - Pegasus sells software product line to Jeppesen.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has sold the computer-based training programs it developed and previously marked under the VFLITE brand name. The courseware had recently been resold by Jeppesen as part of the Jeppesen Avionics and CFI Knowledge Libraries.

The courses are highly interactive, multimedia-based eLearning applications for initial and recurrent training on glass cockpit, panel mount and handheld avionics, including the Garmin® G1000, GNS® 530W/430W, GPSMAP® 696/695, GPSMAP® 496/495, GPSMAP® 396/395, as well as other portable GPS hardware. Jeppesen has also acquired several computer-aided instructional programs originally created by Pegasus Interactive that help flight instructors dynamically convey key flight training concepts. In addition, Jeppesen has purchased a popular weight and balance planning application for light GA aircraft.

Initially marketed by Pegasus Interactive under the VFLITE™ brand beginning in 2002, the award-winning avionics eLearning courses address the highly perishable skills syndrome that affects pilots using complex cockpit systems. This series of scenario-based, guided simulation courseware use a three-step learning methodology (demo, training & solo modes) that first shows a task (using animated graphics and narration), then lets the student practice the same task, using high fidelity simulation aided with on-screen text prompting, with and without assistance (for reinforcement and assessment). This multi-mode learning methodology, pioneered by Pegasus Interactive and now widely adopted, has proven to let pilots retain a significantly higher percentage of avionics "knobology" and is much more effective than video-based training.

Jeppesen is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado and has offices located around the world. Jeppesen is a subsidiary of Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, a unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. With over 70 years of industry leading experience, Jeppesen makes it possible every day for people around the globe to safely and efficiently reach their destinations. - Back to Top

November 5, 2009 - Pegasus develops training portal for Garmin.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has developed an online training portal for Garmin, as an expansion of their eLearning initiative. Garmin avionics customers can now subscribe for web-based training, which has been developed and is owned by Pegasus Interactive. The initial courses available are for the GPSMAP 396, 496, 695/696 and G1000 systems. Additional courses are planned for introduction next year. This data-driven, enterprise rich internet application (RIA) is based on the Adobe Flash Platform.

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation, communication and information devices and applications – most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive, mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM applications. - Back to Top

April 21, 2009 - Garmin teams with Pegasus for eLearning Development.

Garmin International Inc. announced today that it has teamed with Pegasus Interactive to develop eLearning programs for its aviation products. The GPSMAP® 696/695 eLearning Program CD-ROM is available immediately from authorized Garmin dealers or from Garmin.com for a suggested retail price of $99.95.

Garmin expects to expand the eLearning Program library and anticipates offering web-based training for the GPSMAP 396, GPSMAP 496, GPSMAP 696/695, GNS 430W/530W and G1000® in the future. - Back to Top

January 5, 2009 - Pegasus Interactive forms SBA Certified 8(a) Joint Venture.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has formed an SBA Certified 8(a) Joint Venture named Blue Horse Federal as part of the companies strategy to pursue federal goverment opportunities that are set aside specifically for small business.

The SBA’s 8(a) mission is to maintain and strengthen the Nation’s economy by aiding, counseling, assisting, and protecting the interests of small businesses. The Federal Government is required to set aside close to a billion dollars of work annually, that must be contracted to 8(a)companies.

Blue Horse Federal has recently created a team to powerfully support the United States Air Force in the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) initiative. This team is comprised of an extremely strong and experienced group of eLearning professionals with excellent records of producing and delivering state-of-the-art Distance Learning (DL) courseware. . - Back to Top

October 6, 2008 - Pegasus Interactive contracted by L3 Communication for CBT development.

The Avionics Systems division of L3 Communications announced today that it has awarded Pegasus Interactive a contract to develop a series of Computer Based Training (CBT) applications for the SmartDeck® next generation glass cockpit system. L-3's SmartDeck is an intuitive full avionics system that integrates navigation, weather, traffic avoidance, terrain avoidance, communication, flight controls, engine monitoring functionality and enhanced vision into one system.

Pegasus Interactive will create multiple scenario-based, guided simulation CBT programs for the SmartDeck system, for initial and recurrent pilot training. These CBT applications will use the same proven, industry leading methodology employed in the VFLITE GPS software training programs, which are visually engaging, level 5 multimedia-based eLearning programs.

L-3 Avionics Systems is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced cockpit avionics for general aviation, business jet, air transport and military markets. The company provides a wide array of avionics safety technologies, such as the GH-3000 electronic and J.E.T. standby instruments, SkyWatch® collision avoidance systems, LandMark™ terrain awareness warning systems (TAWS) and Stormscope® weather mapping systems. . - Back to Top

June 27, 2008 - ProFlight selects Pegasus Interactive for aircraft systems WBT courseware.

ProFlight LLC has hired Pegasus Interactive to develop a series of comprehensive Web Based Training (WBT) courses. The online programs will be for initial, recurrent and transition pilot training on several popular turbine corporate aircraft. Content will include highly animated, interactive modules that will enable self-paced learning on all aircraft systems. The training will be integrated into a custom built Learning Management System (LMS), also created by Pegasus Interactive.

ProFlight provides a variety of curriculums for the turboprop and jet training markets. By combining high quality, modern ground instruction with professional type-specific training in new full motion FTD and in-aircraft training, ProFlight has achieved a level of training previously unobtainable. ProFlight pioneered the industry's first computer based animated systems presentations. These high-tech instructional tools, combined with comprehensive color training manuals and other course materials provide an informative, real-world training environment unparalleled in the industry. . - Back to Top

April 2, 2008 - Pegasus Interactive selected to support Jeppesen WBT development.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has been selected by Jeppesen to support the company develop Web-Based Training (WBT) courseware. Pegasus was chosen based on its strong experience base creating scenario-based guided simulation training applications for aerospace.

March 17, 2008 - Pegasus completes development of G1000 Primary CBT.

Pegasus Interactive has finished development of the Jeppesen G1000 Training--Core Functions and VFR Procedures CBT program. The application is an extensive program that teaches the skills required to master and confidently fly the G1000. The Jeppesen scenario-based, guided simulation system provides comprehensive initial and recurrent knowledge of all core functions and tasks required for VFR flight, and greatly facilitates the transition to flying the Garmin glass cockpit.

The program uses a multi-step, proven method to teach procedures: first, the demo mode plays an animated, narrated "movie" to illustrate the selected topic. A scenario is featured in the demo to make the training realistic and effective. Next, the interactive modes prompt users through the same scenario and task that was previously demonstrated, supported with on-screen text to help guide students through the correct actions. A solo mode provides assessment and reinforces knowledge by allowing students to perform the task, but without any on-screen prompting. Students receive immediate feedback for any incorrect actions and a help system is available if needed.

This scenario-based, guided simulation training system helps pilots get the most from their avionics and allows them to train and learn in the right environment-on the ground. The effective use of these training programs increases flight safety by minimizing "heads down" time, often incurred when pilots are unfamiliar with their avionics systems. While excellent for initial training use, the programs are also valuable re-current learning courses that address the highly perishable skills issues that develop with infrequent use of complicated aircraft electronic systems. - Back to Top

February 10, 2008 - UND Aerospace chooses Pegasus DRM System.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that UND Aerospace has chosen to use the Pegasus Digital Rights Management (DRM) System to protect UND's CATS training software. The DRM solution, for Windows compatible software developed in Adobe Flash/Flex, controls the number of times that authorized users are permitted to activate an application and uses electronic means to capture unique information about the user's installation environment and then transmits that information to a central database for validation. The database is redundant with a secondary server mirroring the primary. An unsuccessful attempt to contact the primary sever will result in automatic connection to the backup sever. In addition to the automated, in-program activation, users are provided an alternate web-based method to activate the software, if the customers PC cannot access (or doesn't have connectivity to the) internet.

Pegasus will wrap the UND application with the front end of the DRM solution, and set up the server side elements (database, scripts, client administration back-end, etc.) as well, and provide hosting of the online elements.

UND Aerospace is an international leader in collegiate and contract aviation education and training services flying over 90,000 hours per year in over 120 aircraft. With more than 1,900 students from throughout the world, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences is the second largest college at the University of North Dakota. Undergraduate and graduate programs leading to a variety of rewarding careers in aerospace are offered through five different academic departments: aviation, atmospheric sciences, computer science, earth system science and policy, and space studies. The UND Aerospace training complex is the most technologically advanced environment for aerospace education, training and research in the world. - Back to Top

October 17, 2007 - Pegasus completes upgrades & re-branding of former VFLITE applications.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has completed upgrading and re-branding of it's suite of CBT, CAI and performance planning applications. These former VFLITE branded applications are now available under the Jeppesen® label.

September 24, 2007 - Glass Cockpit CAI application completed.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has finished development of a Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) program, now available under the Jeppesen® label. The G1000 Visual Tools is a Computer Aided Instructional (CAI) application used by both CFI's and students as a valuable tool to teach pilots transitioning from "steam gauge" cockpits to the Garmin glass flight deck. It's designed to help flight instructors visually convey to students' key concepts about the G1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) and navigation principles and for the student to get a good visual of how the G1000 is displayed and operates.

May 25, 2007 - Pegasus enters partnership with Boeing subsidiary.

Pegasus Interactive announced today that it has signed an exclusive resale agreement with Jeppesen®, for the VFLITE™ line of avionics courseware. The agreement enables Jeppesen to market, distribute and support the courseware, which will be upgraded and re-branded under their label. The companies have also agreed to cooperate in the development of future avionics CBT and CAI programs. All existing VFLITE customers will be able to get on-going technical support from Jeppesen.