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ETC's Latest Technology Revolutionizes Air Combat Training

Breakthrough technology developed by Environmental Tectonics Corporation now offers the world's first Authentic Tactical Flight Simulator [ATFS]. ATFS is a revolutionary new tool for tactical aircrews to hone their complex skills much more effectively - at a fraction of the cost of airborne training.

ATFS merges high fidelity aircraft and tactical environment simulation with a proven, high performance, multi-axis human centrifuge.

Using ATFS, tactical pilots will be able to build and refresh their combat skills with minimal risk at 20 times less cost per tactical hour of hands-on time than airborne training on flight test ranges. ATFS multiplies access by tactical air combat crews to authentic, simulated training scenarios that could save $2 billion annually.

With ATFS, a tactical pilot can safely explore the full scope of tactical flight while engaging enemy threats and being subjected to authentic stresses that match the real thing. ATFS enables combat aircrew personnel to experience the spectrum of present and future threat situations.

The ATFS will increase the service life of combat strike and fighter aircraft and free up instrumented tactical ranges.

Stepping into the ATFS device, a tactical pilot enters a realistic cockpit with high fidelity controls and displays of a specific tactical fighter.

The ATFS device actually "flies" like a tactical high performance aircraft.

The key ingredient in ATFS is a unique technology called G-POINTING™. As a pilot maneuvers the simulated tactical fighter, G-POINTING™ precisely signals the ATFS motion control system to create the authentic G-forces and other physical motion effects experienced during tactical flight. G-forces have proven to be a major stress element in combat tactics.

Airborne combat is an unforgiving business. The lack of experience can be fatal - especially in tactical maneuvering flight. Split-second decisions must be executed with precise skill. ATFS is the powerful force-multiplier, providing a truly authentic experience.

For over 30 years, ETC has been on the leading edge of the design, manufacture, installation, training and long-term maintenance of its products in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide. These products include: aircrew training systems for standard and high-performance aircraft; disaster management simulators; industrial sterilization equipment and environmental simulation systems; clinical hyperbaric systems, entertainment/amusement systems; and related hardware and software products. ETC's main plant and offices are located in Southampton, PA, USA, with subsidiary locations in Orlando, FL, the UK, Warsaw, Poland and Ankara, Turkey.

FMI: www.etcaircrewtraining.com

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