FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts:   Jeffrey R. Hogue
            Systems Technology, Inc.
            310/679-2281, ext. 52
            jeffhogue@systemstech.com
            http://www.stiparasim.com

HAWTHORNE, Calif., February 28, 1996 -- Systems Technology, Inc. (STI) today announced that the U.S. Navy Aviation Physiology Training Department has started using parachute flight training simulation to teach emergency aircrew parachute flight control and guidance. This training uses a simulator system which was delivered and installed at Cecil Field Naval Air Station Command by Systems Technology, Inc. of Hawthorne, California in August 1995.

Parachute flight training simulations have been found very effective for initial training and proficiency maintenance with forestry firefighters and military who use parachutes on an operational basis. Proficiency is even more critical during emergency use by aircrews because control of wind conditions and landing terrain is not possible in such situations.

Skillful parachute flight control dramatically minimizes injuries from downwind landings and obstacle collisions, while avoiding hostile forces. Although emergency parachutes are maneuverable, traditionally aircrew receive only minimal training at the beginning of their careers.

Without simulators, teaching parachute control has been a difficult task. Simulator training results in improved parachuting performance and safety, particularly for aircrew who do not have the benefit of actual practice operations due to cost and safety considerations.

Systems Technology, Inc. is an employee-owned research, consulting engineering, and product development firm located in Hawthorne, California. They specialize in vehicle dynamics and control and related human factors. For almost 38 years they have been involved in research and design related to a wide range of aerospace, automotive, and marine vehicles. Their work in aerospace and defense has involved dynamic analysis, flight control system design, and flying qualities of fighters, transports, VSTOL, rotorcraft, the space shuttle, rockets, and missiles. Their automotive work has involved vehicle dynamics, handling qualities, transportation safety, driver behavior, and forensic engineering. They have performed this research and developed performance specifications for customers including the US Department of Defense, Department of Transportation, NASA and many of the major aerospace and automotive firms. Their research has also led to the development and marketing of specialized analytical software as well as low cost simulators and human performance assessment devices. STI is a PIA member.