Helitech 2015: Frasca delivers Bell 407GX sim
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy in Fort Worth, Texas has accepted the delivery of the first Full Flight Simulator (FFS) built for the Bell 407GX helicopter, Frasca International announced on 28 September.
The FFS features a six axis motion system with 62” actuators, a secondary six axis vibration system (Frasca’s TruCue) and TruVision Global visual system with TruNVG (night vision goggle) capability.
The Bell Helicopter Training Academy requested and received European EASA Level B and EASA Level 3 FTD, and US FAA Level B approval.
The simulator is convertible between the latest GX Garmin G1000 configuration and the legacy configuration. The conversion is made possible by exchanging panel assemblies. It allows customers to train on their specific aircraft configuration.
TruCue is integrated with a full size motion system that eliminates the vibration from the instructor’s station and allows accurate vibration of the cockpit along all axes.
TruVision is a visual system has a 200°x80° field of view. It is independent stimulation of NVG through infrared projectors.
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