Fixed Wing

Aircraft Marshalling Fixed Wing

Virtual Marshalling Simulator (VMS)

The Virtual Marshalling Simulator (VMS) is an innovative stand-alone training system for ground based support crew. VMS offers high fidelity immersion into the world of flight deck operations with the ability to control and direct aircraft that are about to deploy or have returned from a mission and require ground marshalling. When used to complement to the VSS Complete Aircrew Training System (CATS), the training audience is presented with a complete virtual air operations environment.

Main Features:

• Full 6 DOF freedom for 4 marshallers with wireless, backpack mounted VR systems that allow free-roaming 360º space.
• Dynamic weather effects with a range of settings, including wind, rain, fog, lightning
• The ability to conduct pre-flight checks and manage callsigns on the tarmac.
• After Action Review capabilities to record and play back virtual scenarios
• Real-time scenario editor with vast control
• Instructor ability to trigger aircraft emergencies such as engine fires, hydraulic leaks, hot brakes on fighter planes, and tarmac incursions by personnel or vehicles
• Stand-alone training or link into a wider simulated environment such as an aircrew, convoy, or ship training system via DIS or HLA.
• Aircraft can be controlled manually or in a semi-automated system depending on manning availability
• Simulated procedures include VR hand signals such as: refueling, HIFR, deck lashing, power, take-off and landing, and many others
• Minimises the necessity for live aircraft availability
• Reduces reliance on pilot interaction
• Negates the requirement for expenditure on fuel and other consumables
• VMS supports logistic setups for FARP marshalling exercises

TACT

Tactical Airlift Crew Trainer (TACT)

The VSS Tactical Airlift Crew Trainer (TACT) can simulate numerous aspects of the fixed wing cargo aircrew live environment. From threat observation/reaction to SAR procedures, the TACT offers an immersive training tool for rear crew operations.

 Main Features:

• TACT offers the ability to observe ground based anti aircraft threats and deploy relevant counter measures, detect engine malfunctions, practice ground marshalling and vehicle transfers, conduct cargo airdrop operations and paradrops, and perform Search And Rescue training. 
• The 6 DOF tracking offers exceptional freedom of movement and supports up to 4 aircrew per simulator. Loadmaster trainees can be tasked with numerous responsibilities that are normally inherent with the operation of a fixed wing cargo aircraft in a civil or hostile environment. 
• TACT supports HLA and DIS connectivity thus allowing the integration of high fidelity pilot simulators and providing CRM training in the same virtual space. For an all-in-one approach, a VSS modular Virtual Fixed Wing Simulator can be added to the TACT for a seamlessly integrated whole crew environment with pilots and aircrew working together.
  
  

 TACT offers:

• Fully Immersive Simulator
• 6DOF Virtual Reality Tracking
• Optional Teacup Projection Domes
• High Fidelity Visuals
• Variety of terrain types
• Scenario Constructor
• Scenario Debrief/AAR
• Scenario live manipulation
• ICS audio for trainees and instructors