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FEATURE SIMULATORS

Level D FFS. While Bombardier does not
manufacture its own simulators, it works
closely with simulator manufacturers to
design and create the simulator according
to the specifics of the aircraft. As a division
of the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM), Bombardier Aircraft Training is
able to incorporate product knowledge
into its training courses.

Helicopter Simulators
The increasing sales of helicopters
globally and the demand for simulators
from the civil segment of the international
rotary market have combined to increase
the need for trained pilots across the
world. According to a recent report
from Technavio, the global helicopter
simulator market was valued at over
US$70m in 2013 and is expected to grow
at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 2.8
percent during the period 2013-2018.
“The Training and simulation market
has witnessed growth in recent years
due to technological advancements in
helicopter platforms and a shortage of
trained aviation professionals to operate
them. In addition, increasing focus on
improving the safety of passengers
is another factor contributing to this
growth. Many government and private
organisations across the globe have
already made simulation-based training
mandatory and some of them are in the
process of making simulation-based pilot
certification a necessary part of training,”
said Sriram Mohan, Senior Analyst at
Technavio.
Rotorsim, the joint venture owned
equally by CAE and AgustaWestland,
have recently established the world’s first Series helicopter mission simulator ABOVE: HATSOFF BEL
AW189 full-flight simulator (FFS). features unprecedented realism for 412 Simulator
The new CAE 3000 Series AW189 helicopter-specific mission training,
FFS is installed in the new simulation including offshore Oil and Gas Producer BOTTOM: ATSOFF BELL
building at AgustaWestland’s A. Marchetti (OGP), Search and Rescue (SAR), 412 Simulator oil rig
Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy. law enforcement and other types of
The Training Academy now has capacity operations. The simulator enables pilots
for nine FFSs and five FTDs (Flight to practice -- without risk -- challenging
Training Devices), further expanding the procedures such as low-level flight,
AgustaWestland training capabilities in confined area operations, autorotation
Italy as part of its global capability. and landing on platforms at sea.
The AW189 FFS was developed jointly The AW189 FFS being introduced by
by AgustaWestland and CAE, and will Rotorsim will support AgustaWestland
be operated by Rotorsim. The CAE 3000 in delivering operational training to its
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