Mon, Oct 18, 2010
Merlin Simulation Receives AATD Approval For Pro Series
Helicopter FTD
Merlin Simulation has received approval of its affordable, new
generation Pro-Series R-22/44 AATD (Advanced Aviation Training
Device ), the company announced Friday. The FTD may be housed in a
trailer or a dedicated room within the training facility.
New Generation means new features incorporating advanced
technology, superior visual imagery, and true flight modeling
previously found only in high end training devices.
A distortion free visual of near 180° field of view is the
largest in the industry for this class of product. Coupled to an
aeromodel developed through a rigorous flight test program "the
device is not only an accurate representation of the flight
characteristics of an R-22/44, but a pleasure to fly. Given the
quick responsiveness and steep learning curve of helicopter
training, the new R-22 AATD finally provides the necessary feel,
look, and flight characteristics of the actual 300C for serious
training," reported Ken Zimmerman, President of Merlin
Simulation.
Other advanced features include:
- High Fidelity graphics
- World visual and navigation databases
- High Fidelity Cockpit
- High Fidelity Systems replication, including engine start
up and shut down
- A new easy to use instructor station with record/playback
- A high fidelity replication of aircraft systems failures
- Proper engine start up & shutdown
- Simulated Garmin 530 GPS/Nav/Comm unit (moving map)
- Unique instructor and testing tools
R22, R44 Helicopters
The reconfigurable Pro-Series also includes the S300 introduced
at HeliExpo 2009 that may be upgraded to include the Schweizer
S333. Other models are available upon request.
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