Mon, Dec 19, 2011
Approved As A Level 6 Flight Simulation Training Device
The FAA has granted Level 6 certification for the first AW139
flight simulation training device (FSTD) to be operate by Era
Training Center (ETC). This certification will allow helicopter
operators to conduct AW139 training in ETC's device under CFR Part
61 or train in the FSTD with their own instructors.
ETC's AW139 FSTD has the latest flight software for the AW139
flight management system (FMS) and replicates the aircraft in every
detail. A high-fidelity simulation of the helicopter's flight
characteristics and a high-performance electric control loading
system, providing high fidelity control forces, gives pilots a
realistic "flying" experience. To add to the reality, the FSTDs
have a high-fidelity simulation of the avionics and helicopter
systems (engine, fuel, etc.) based on true aircraft data and a
digital sound system for both instructor/crew communication
providing realistic aircraft and equipment aural cues.
The FSTD's visual system provides high-resolution imagery with a
200 x 70 degree field of view presented on a spherical screen using
TruVision Global, featuring worldwide coverage. The base map
includes over 10,000 runways, coastlines, and other geographic
features, allowing line-oriented flight training (LOFT) that is
unparalleled.
The FSTD has an Instructor Operating System (IOS) located behind
the crew seats that allows the instructor to monitor crew training
and control simulation. Control functionality includes scenario and
sortie definition, malfunction injection and parameter freeze via a
highly flexible and user-friendly workstation designed to optimize
instructor workload. Together with the addition of the AW139 FSTD
ETC has expanded its Lake Charles, Louisiana facility by over 30%,
with two new simulator bays (one for a future device),
briefing/debriefing rooms and additional office and classroom
space.
AgustaWestland, as prime contractor, partnered with Frasca
International, Inc. (Frasca) to support the development and
production of the FSTDs, with work carried out at Frasca's
facilities in the U.S. and at AgustaWestland's facilities in Sesto
Calende, Italy. Frasca built the two FSTDs currently offered for
training programs by ETC.
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