Simulators
World Class Simulation Training Hardware Solutions for Air, Land and Sea
Simulators integrate learning with performance based training as a measurement of training effectiveness, with a focus on improving performance.
EDM have the capability to design, develop and deliver all types of simulators including :
- Full Mission Simulators (FMS)
- Flight Training Devices (FTD)
- Flight Procedures Trainers (FPT)
- Part Task Trainers (PTT)
Typical simulator features are:
- High fidelity cockpit or flight deck
- Fully functional instruments, displays and controls
- Fully replicated flying controls including control loading
- High speed integrated data network
- Outside world visual display system
The Full Mission Simulators, Flight Training Devices and Flight Procedures Trainers can incorporate an EDM multi-axis G-cueing seat as well as multi-channel control loading system.
For military applications Pilot breathing air and G-suit systems can be incorporated and the cockpits can be NVG compatible.
The fidelity and functionality of the simulators can be matched to meet training requirements.
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Eurofighter Typhoon Deployable Cockpit Trainer
| Customer | BAE Systems |
| Location | Warton, UK |
| Contract date | 2005 |
| Program Duration | 8 months |
| Scope of work | Design, manufacture, install and commission |
| Technical Scope | Electrical, mechanical, systems and I/O |
| Training Scope | Simulated Flight Training Device (FTD) |
| Installation & Commission | Deployable device |
| Support | Return to base repair and upgrade |
Project Profile
The Eurofighter Typhoon Deployable (EDCT) is a cockpit simulator with five channel visual system, manufactured entirely from commercial off-the-shelf equipment. The requirement for two fixed based simulators for the UK RAF arose as an interim solution prior to delivery of ASTA.
EDM designed the simulator based on OEM CATIA data with a fully functional cockpit integrated with BAE System’s typhoon mission and airframe systems software, providing 80% capability of a full mission simulator (FMS).
The two deployable fixed base flight simulators can be assembled and configured with limited time in a standard classroom environment. The benefit of this device is that no specialist skills are required to assemble the cockpit or visual system.
F16 M.L.U Engine Procedures Training Cockpit
| Customer | Royal Netherlands Airforce/VEGA |
| Location | Holland |
| Contract date | 2004 |
| Program Duration | 2 years |
| Scope of work | Design, development and manufacture |
| Technical Scope | Fuselage structures, systems, control, integration and I/O system |
| Training Scope | Air crew procedures training |
| Installation & Commission | Transportation and installation |
| Support | 12 months support contract |
Project Profile
On this project EDM were contracted by VEGA on behalf of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) for the design, manufacture and assembly of two single seat F16 cockpits and control frames from data supplied by RNLAF.
The customer supplied cockpit was re-engineered to an M3 standard which involved the removal and replacement of the main instrument panel (MIP) and the centre pedestal.
The medium fidelity cockpit fuselage replicated the appearance, layout and function of the front section of an F16 cockpit environment. The cockpit was mounted on a frame, however the external features were not required to resemble the real aircraft except for exterior step and grab handle for access.
The interior features and structure of the trainer were an accurate representation and included the main instrument panel (MIP), LH/RH side consoles, glare shield assembly and panel interface module assemblies such as Dzus rail. It was fitted with a completely refurbished set of rudder pedals with primary controls that EDM integrated into the cockpit.
The training cockpit also had a replicated side stick, refurbished throttle box and a medium fidelity non-functional facsimile ejection seat.
EDM also provided the interface between cockpit instruments and the VEGA supplied simulation.
