Aerosim Technologies might not be a name familiar to most business aircraft pilots who train in full-motion simulators, but pilots who need to learn how to use an FMS have probably used an Aerosim FMS trainer. Now Aerosim (Booth No. 2085) is developing Virtual Procedures Trainers for business aircraft, which enable training in cockpit procedures at a much lower cost than a full simulator or flight-training device.
Aerosim, based in Burnsville, Minn., is developing a Bombardier Challenger 605 Virtual Procedures Trainer with Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics. This trainer consists of nine screens with two seats for trainees and instructors. Although the trainer has no yoke, it can be “flown” on autopilot and is useful for practicing the full operational cycle, including normal and emergency procedures, according to director of sales Joe Hartman. Aerosim has also developed a PC-based procedures trainer called Virtual Flight Deck, using the same software as the Virtual Procedures Trainer but using just the computer’s single screen, which makes the training system portable.
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