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Frasca Bell 407 FTD Receives
The Helicopter Flight Training Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, has recently received FAA Level 7 approval for their (FTD). The FTD includes an advanced visual system capable of providing VFR, IFR, and highly realistic NVG training using actual night vision goggles. The cockpit design was developed with input from the anticipated target group and features an exact replica of the aircraft cockpit. The visual system (Frasca’s TruVision™ Global) with specialized databases for EMS and police training scenarios and HeliSAS autopilot control and Garmin equipment.
Frasca’s new SimAssist™ (patent pending) is also installed on the FTD. SimAssist™ is a software module developed by FRASCA real time and provide variable assistance to optimize training. At the instructor’s discretion, the system can provide active or passive assistance, record the student’s time feedback to the instructor. The level of assistance can be set to a constant level, or continuously adapt to the is useful for pilots learning new tasks but can also help experienced pilots adapt maximizing the training potential of the device. SimAssist™ allows the instructor may have some initial trouble performing a task. SimAssist™ technology increases
experience level learn new tasks more quickly, by helping experienced pilots device, by freeing instructors from the
BH407 Level 7 FTD. The visuals are outstanding and the NVG capability will be a huge asset to both air medical and law enforcement training programs. The is awesome. I commend Frasca on their outstanding team. We really appreciated all their hard work and dedication. They are professional, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with,” stated Terry Palmer, director of Helicopter Flight Training Center/Metro Aviation, Inc.
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