Kazan
Helicopters of the Russian Helicopters holding company (part
of Rostec State Corporation) has received positive
qualification of Ansat helicopter training simulator's
compatibility to international standards. The evaluation was
carried out by the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute
named after N.E. Zhukovsky (TsAGI).
The
comprehensive Ansat simulator was tested for its
compliancewith the requirements of the International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO). Evaluated characteristics included the layout
and design of the cockpit, simulation of flight and engine
dynamics, controlling on ground, helicopter systems, acoustic,
visual and vibration effects and navigation. The assessment result
was positive.
"We
consider the certification of the Ansat helicopter
simulator according to ICAO standards as one of the important
achievements of our company. Our Aviation Training Center is now
waiting for the first intake of students to pass the simulator
training in August 2020. The training will be organized to foreign
customers: pilot training is included in the price of the
helicopter in all export orders", pointed out Managing Director
of Kazan Helicopters, Yuri Pustovgarov.
The
simulator model was developed on the basis of helicopter flight
test data provided by the design bureau of the Kazan Helicopters.
The cockpit and interior of the simulator are completely authentic.
Instrumentation is replaced with simulator devices, but their
appearance and functionality fully correspond to the originals.
The Ansat simulator
is equipped with a visualization system that provides full
visibility from the pilot's seat. It can be used
to reproduce two distinct areas: the city of Kazan
along with the Kazan Helicopters flight test center, as well as the
city of Sochi. A vibrating platform and audio system help to
simulate the vibrational and acoustic effects of flight. Using the
simulator,trained pilots will be able to maneuver the helicopter
model in various conditions, including in dangerous and emergency
situations.
The
comprehensive Ansat simulator was designed and produced
as part of the investment project "Development Concept
for for the Aviation Training Center of the Kazan
Helicopter Plant of Russian Helicopters Holding
Company".
The
KHP Aviation Training Center also has a comprehensive simulator for
Mi-8MTV helicopter. The cabin of the simulator has been adapted to
simulate training of pilots at night with night vision goggles.
Besides, the simulator has a vibroacoustic unit
whichimitates vibration and sounds of a helicopter depending on the
flight mode and conditions.
The
Aviation Training Center of Kazan Helicopters was established in
1995. In more than 20 years it has trained almost 9,000
specialists. The center provides courses on retraining
andprofessional development for pilots, engineers and technical
specialists. Teachers constantly improve their skills and undergo
practical training in the leading training centers in Russia and
abroad, and have registered certificates of
aircraft manufacturers. The KHP Aviation Training Center
provides training for helicopters of Mi-8/17
and Ansat types. In the future it is planned to create a
similar training program for Mi-38 helicopter.