Thales flight simulators kept on track

Sherborne Shaevitz servo accelerometers have been used by Thales Training and Simulation to verify the motion performance of its flight simulators for over 15 years.

Sherborne Shaevitz servo accelerometers have been used by Thales Training and Simulation to verify the motion performance of its flight simulators for over 15 years.

A modern zero flight time 'Level D' simulator is required to provide an extremely high level of visual and motion cueing on the flight deck.

This level of fidelity allows pilots to be trained for a particular aircraft type and to safely deal with in flight scenarios including aircraft malfunctions, adverse weather and runway conditions.

In order to verify that the dynamic performance of the simulator motion system matches the approved performance data for the aircraft type, precision servo accelerometers are mounted in 3 axis on the motion platform to give precision feedback.

The test results from the motion are checked by the regulating authorities such as the FAA and CAA to ensure that the performance of the simulator is initially met and subsequently maintained to ensure it is suitable for pilot training.

The Sherborne Shaevitz A223-0001-5g and A223-3001-6/4g accelerometers employed to measure the motion performance were selected for their precision and reliability to ensure that the very highest standard of flight simulation performance is maintained throughout the life of the simulator.

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