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Inflight Emergencies On Tap at Aircare Sim

The global emergency training provider has brought its latest full motion simulator to NBAA.

FACTS VIII is the latest and largest full-motion cabin simulator from Aircare International. The device moves to enhance the realism of a simulated emergency. At right, the RVS Plus facilitates video consultations.

By Curt Epstein • Business Aviation Services Editor

November 13, 2015

Global medical, safety and emergency training provider Aircare International is bringing a little simulated danger to NBAA’s annual convention in the form of one of its latest full-size aircraft fuselage simulators. The 53-foot-long, full-motion FACTS VIII simulator parked just outside the convention center doors, near the boarding area for busses to the static display, will be staffed by company experts during the show, offering demonstrations of how to prepare for real-life emergencies, such as hydraulic failure, land and water evacuations, rapid decompression and cabin smoke and fire. The cabin and flight deck are equipped with working emergency equipment, which crews can use during simulations of in-flight emergencies.

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