Sun, Apr 04, 2010
Only The Second FTD So Qualified
Frasca International has received FAA Level 7 qualification on
its 206B Flight Training Device (FTD) installed at FlightSafety
International's (FSI) Learning Center in Lafayette, LA. This
is the highest level of qualification for Flight Training Devices
and only the second FTD qualified to the Level 7 standard, the
first being Frasca's AS350 which received approval in August of
2009 and is in use at FSI's facility in Tucson, AZ.
The FTD is fixed based with a vibration platform which provides
tactile cues related to both normal and emergency operations and is
integrated to Flight Safety's Vital X visual system using Frasca's
spherical display screens to provide a 200 X 70 field of view.
Other features include Frasca's Graphical Instructor Station
(GISt), Frasca's next generation ECL 2.0 Digital Electric Control
Loading system and more.
"Level 7 FTD's are very complicated devices. Many of the
tests are the same as required for a Level D Full Flight
Simulator. Frasca undertook a significant investment to
develop the capability to collect aircraft data and develop quality
aerodynamic models. Receiving the FAA's Level 7 qualification
is a significant validation of Frasca's engineering processes."
commented John Frasca, Vice President of Frasca International,
Inc.
A third FTD for the Bell 407 is nearing completion by Frasca for
FlightSafety and will also undergo FAA Level 7 qualification. It
will be installed at the Lafayette facility next month.
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