Flight Simulation

 

Pilot training utilizes advanced training media to present to the student pilot a wide range of scenarios that can occur during operations. Flight simulators have been engaged in pilot training for nearly four decades, and the technology within these devices continues to improve rapidly. The challenges that still remain are primarily in matching the right solution to the training needs.

Flight simulators may be used in lieu of in-flight training, provided they meet specific international regulations. These standards are established by international working groups and then adopted by the local National Aviation Authorities (like the FAA in the USA or EASA in Europe). The bridge between training and technology requires a thorough understanding of both these fields.

IDT is a specialist in training and simulation. We participate in and contribute knowledge on training, human behaviour and technology capabilities to the international working groups. We specify training requirements and scope out the appropriate training media for training centres. We also qualify simulator sub-systems and entire simulators for aircraft up to FAR-25 heavy transport-category. We also develop new technologies such as motion cueing systems, motion drive algorithms, visual display databases and acceptance test manuals. Our customers include training centres, simulator manufacturers and airline/training centre operators.

Customers:

Another area of flight simulation is engineering and research. A virtual environment can help the aircraft development process by reducing in-flight testing. The simulator can serve as a platform for evaluating human-machine interactions and design variations in the aircraft or avionics systems. Determining the proper match between the human and the virtual environment is essential in order that the results are truly representative of the real situation. IDT has developed technologies to understand and quantify this behaviour. We support engineering and research centres in developing the appropriate testing tools and integrating their simulators in the most effective way so that their goals are achieved.

In this area, we have helped several customers:

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