FlightSafety International’s Gulfstream G500 full-motion simulator will be the first business jet trainer equipped with the CrewView collimated glass mirror display, which provides “superior distortion-free optical performance.” The true collimated images are presented free of visible distortions and artifacts out to mirror edge, while the glass technology provides a true spherical shape for exact geometry across the entire viewing area, which eliminates the distortions inherent in soft-film display systems, according to the company.
This wide field of view improves situational awareness and cueing during critical maneuvers such as visual and circling approaches, taxiing, turns and final approach. The system also features FlightSafety's Vital 1100 visual system, which provides highly specific mission imagery and scene content including continuous time of day, physics-based weather and the latest terrain information with geo-specific satellite images. The G500 simulator is located at the company’s Savannah, Ga., learning center.
FlightSafety (Booth No. 2679) will also add training for the Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 at its Dallas location in a new level-D simulator there, in addition to the training presently offered for these aircraft at its St. Louis center. This new simulator will be equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck and HGS-3500 head-up display and EVS-3000 enhanced vision system (Embraer’s E2VS). Advanced technology incorporated into the simulator will include electric motion and electric control loading, a new multi-function instructor operating station and FlightSafety's Vital 1100 visual system.
FlightSafety is also expanding its maintenance course offerings to include composite materials courses. The training will be offered in conjunction with Abaris Training Resources through FlightSafety's maintenance learning center in Wichita.
The five-day courses include Phase 1, 2 and 3 advanced composite structures; fabrication and damage repair; adhesive bonding of composites and metals; mold fabrication for production and repairs; non-destructive inspection techniques for technicians and inspectors; and repair of bonded aluminum structures. Abaris has been providing composite repair training since 1983.