Thales has received Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) qualification for the first level-D flight simulator for the Airbus Helicopters EC135 in China. The Thales “Reality H” EC135 helicopter simulator is housed in the Aviation Safety facilities at the Haite Group’s flight training center in Tianjin. Headquartered in Chengdu, Haite is one of China's leading aviation technology service providers.
Haite will use the EC135 simulator to provide initial, recurrent and mission-specific pilot training for EMS and commercial operators. The Thales Reality H high-fidelity simulator features extended visual display of 240- by 80-degree field of view, combined with high-resolution geospecific imagery from the ThalesView image generator and a user-friendly instructor operating system. Its all-electric Hexaline motion system provides realistic motion cues while requiring less power and low maintenance.
The qualification of the Reality H simulator in China follows its approval by EASA and Austrailia’s CASA. “The demand for highly skilled pilots in China, one of the fastest growing helicopter markets in the world, means there is a constant need for training and simulation systems,” said Benoit Plantier, Thales’ vice president for training and simulation activities.