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The VSS Portable Aircrew Training System (PATS) utilises both industry proven techniques and current state of the art technologies to deliver enhanced aircrew training on a live platform that saves airframe hours while keeping valuable aircraft online and operational, rather than conducting training tasks.

The PATS offers a cost-effective solution to all aspects of synthetic and procedural training for helicopter crews. From the basic training of Crewmen conducting clearances, underslung loads, hoisting to full crew coordination in both day/night and NVG operations.

The PATS is designed as a portable system and for ease of transport and handling and is contained in three small modules. Two modules contain the continuous loop steel wire cable hoist and tension system, which transform to become the helicopter floor. The third module contains the HMD VR unit, IOS computers, electronics and tracking components that mount to the assembled frame.

In addition to the standard configuration, options are available to include replica hoist pendants, a cable cut switch or hover trim control unit. The PATS can also support an optional door gunnery module.

The VSS designed Hoist System provides enhanced realism via physical cues whilst hoisting, with the use of a continuous loop steel wire cable and ability to apply tension to the cable along with actions of the virtual entities.

For further enquiries on the PATS needs for your organisation;
contact sales@visim.net

VSS is proud to announce that our Hoist Module is now in production. The Hoist Module provides operators with the opportunity to employ realtime procedures on a personnel approved hoist system. This provides a realistic training capability outside of live sorties, allowing for savings to airframe hours and maintenance costs, conducted in a controlled safe environment.

The benefits of the Hoist Module are:

The Hoist Module option can be fitted to existing facilities, the VSS LHTT, or portable systems which allows for training in a controlled environment to the ground. The Hoist Module option allows hoisting to a variable height of up to 16ft/5m.

For further enquiries on the Hoist Module needs for your organisation;
contact sales@visim.net

VSS is proud to announce that it has completed delivery of various simulation and live training devices to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). The simulators were delivered in response to the devastating 2019/2020 bush fires that swept NSW and the rest of Australia.

VSS delivered a range of simulation systems including:

The simulation solution allows for training and control of a variety of firefighting crew and assets across multiple disciplines including:

The NSW RFS had this to say about the new capability:

“The new simulator is enabling aviation personnel to train safely to develop their skills in aerial firefighting. This training capability will be further enhanced by the construction of an Aviation Centre of Excellence at the Academy due to open in 2022. Additional aviation simulators will be installed to further enhance capability once the centre is opened.
The simulator is used as part of the Air Attack Supervisor (AAS) courses allowing participants to undertake firefighting air attack missions in a mock aircraft using virtual reality devices, effectively enabling them to direct aircraft and practice communication skills in a safe environment.”

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“Our aviation firefighting specialists will benefit from a new aviation simulator and Aviation Centre of Excellence at our Training Academy in Dubbo. This technology simulates specialist aviation roles, allowing personnel to be exposed to difficult scenarios in a controlled virtual environment. We’ll be working with Dubbo Regional Council to build the new centre, with construction to begin later this year”

Check out Pages 26 – 28 of MST where it describes VSS’ VSS are extremely proud to play a part with supporting the fleet of helicopters for Royal Australian Navy at Nowra. Check 26 – 28 for the full story, or email sales@visim.net for any questions.