CAE’s new 3000-series helicopter simulator brings an extraordinary amount of realism into what is essentially a computer-driven replica of a Eurocopter AS350B2 cockpit capable of simulating a variety of real-world training experiences. With the Tropos-6000 visual display projecting the view outside the cockpit onto screens that wrap around the cockpit’s chin windows, flying the simulator seems extremely close to a real helicopter. The visual system covers a field of view 220 degrees horizontal and 80 degrees vertical.
AS350 instructor Joe Ugulano flew left seat during the demonstration of the simulator's capabilities during a visit to CAE's training facility inside the USAirways Training Center in Phoenix. The CAE 3000 AS350 light helicopter flight and mission simulator has a three-degree-of-vibration motion platform, and a full-motion system is under development. The goal of the simulator is to replicate, as realistically as possible, real-world missions like offshore, EMS, law enforcement, long line, high-altitude and other scenarios.
