“We were able to see the location of components that, in all practical purposes, would not have been possible during practical training, like fuel system components. This training is highly recommended and totally worthwhile.”
Revisiting the cramped “hell hole” scenario is a perfect example. “With this system there can be up to eleven people in the same location in the virtual world, including, say, in the mechanical bay, in a fuel tank or under a cockpit floor. We could not do this in the real world — it’s not even close to practical,” says Fain. But the benefits go further.
In addition to accessing difficult to reach locations, instructors can perform precise hand movements to better illustrate how to remove or install a component, and can supplement this demonstration with real 360° photos that match the 3D mockup. Students can also virtually “see” areas of the aircraft that would otherwise be very difficult, time consuming or even impossible to access. Using the CATIA data, an instructor can reveal the aircraft in layers, removing panels, showing the entire electrical or hydraulic system — all color-coded for easy identification. It’s a brand new way to experience the aircraft.
REAL TRAINING FOR THE REAL WORLD
The Falcon Immersive Practical Training program is no longer just a concept, it is now the reality. The first official class was conducted in October of 2016, and participants were very enthusiastic about its effectiveness.
“The VR Simulator is an exceptional educational tool. What was most striking about the experience was how accurate and detailed aircraft systems were made to look in the simulator,” said Amir Khan, a Manager with Jet Aviation Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Dassault began the program on the Falcon 7X — a logical place to start as the company’s first aircraft designed in a purely digital environment. However Kurdijian and Fain predict that in the near future, this leading edge tool will make its way to other in- production Falcons, too.
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