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Published June 13, 2016
SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK WITH INPUTS FROM DRDO PR
LCA Tejas Real Time Simulator (RTS) has been upgraded to a full mission simulator. The formal assessment of upgraded RTS was carried out by National Flight Test Centre (NFTC) test-pilots in coordination with IAF-Programme Management Team (IAF-PMT), ADA-Integrated Flight Control Systems, and Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC). Fully configured upgraded RTS is ready for training and will be offered to IAF-PMT to provide training to the squadron pilots.
A formal event to declare the readiness was held on 18 April 2016 at ADE, Bengaluru. Dr K Tamilmani, DS and DG (Aero), was the Chief Guest of the function. Director NAL, Director ADA, GM (LCA), HAL and other dignitaries from ADA, IAF-PMT, etc., participated in the event, along with ADE fraternity. Shri MVKV Prasad, Director, ADE, welcomed the august gathering and highlighted the importance of simulators as a training device.
Shri BP Shashidhara, Group Director, presented the evolution of flight simulators at ADE, starting from the development of Kiran simulator during 1980s to LCA mission simulator. He highlighted the challenges faced, especially during US sanctions, various technology components used, meeting the user requirements, lessons learnt, expertise acquired, etc. He also acknowledged the immense support extended by various stakeholders towards the development of the Full Mission Simulator.
Dr K Tamilmani, DG (Aero), DRDO, handed over the relevant documents to Director ADE and Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, VM, Director IAF-PMT, and declared the readiness of LCA Tejas RTS for formal training of IAF pilots. During his address, DG (Aero) appreciated the efforts put in by the team ADE to upgrade the RTS and highlighted the need for development of more full mission simulators for other operating units.
He emphasized the need for evolving a formal mechanism for version control in line with aircraft modifications and also to retain the talent in the country and create a knowledge base. He wished ADE to continue to be the Centre of Excellence for Flight Simulation. Air marshal Rajesh Kumar in his address highlighted the challenges ahead in terms of Radars, EW suites and other latest weapon configurations for LCA and appealed to meet these challenges within the timeliness for full mission simulator at Sulur.
He also added that the RTS available at ADE would meet the initial training needs of IAF squadron pilots. This simulator would be extensively used for training of IAF pilots on basic missions of LCA-AF Mk-I. The existing nine meter diameter dome-based facility at ADE is being upgraded to Full Mission Simulator to meet the ab initio training requirements of the IAF pilots under both normal and emergency flying conditions. The RTS cockpit has been replaced by a cockpit closer to production standard aircraft of LCA.
Real pilot controls have been used and all the synthetic displays and the cockpit panels have been replaced by actual systems to the extent of their availability. The avionics systems are a combination of real LRUs and simulated LRUs. The visual cueing systems used in the RTS are retained. Aural cues are based on actual digital recording of the LCA sound as perceived in the cockpit for various throttle settings and is rendered in real time during the simulator sorties. A 5-DoF G-seat/suit combination is integrated with the Martin Baker Seat of LCA (MK IN 16G) to simulate various acceleration (limited motion) cues.
The simulation of avionics systems in the upgrade is being carried out in phases. In the first phase, the avionics systems required for basic mission training has been simulated. An Instructor Operator Station for remote operation, control and monitor is also part of the training simulator set up. Instructor has the facility to take over in case of emergencies. A timestamped history of the entire flight sortie is also incorporated for effective debriefing post flight.
http://idrw.org/lca-tejas-real-time...ning-just-head-1st-tejas-squadron/#more-98158
SOURCE: IDRW NEWS NETWORK WITH INPUTS FROM DRDO PR
LCA Tejas Real Time Simulator (RTS) has been upgraded to a full mission simulator. The formal assessment of upgraded RTS was carried out by National Flight Test Centre (NFTC) test-pilots in coordination with IAF-Programme Management Team (IAF-PMT), ADA-Integrated Flight Control Systems, and Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC). Fully configured upgraded RTS is ready for training and will be offered to IAF-PMT to provide training to the squadron pilots.
A formal event to declare the readiness was held on 18 April 2016 at ADE, Bengaluru. Dr K Tamilmani, DS and DG (Aero), was the Chief Guest of the function. Director NAL, Director ADA, GM (LCA), HAL and other dignitaries from ADA, IAF-PMT, etc., participated in the event, along with ADE fraternity. Shri MVKV Prasad, Director, ADE, welcomed the august gathering and highlighted the importance of simulators as a training device.
Shri BP Shashidhara, Group Director, presented the evolution of flight simulators at ADE, starting from the development of Kiran simulator during 1980s to LCA mission simulator. He highlighted the challenges faced, especially during US sanctions, various technology components used, meeting the user requirements, lessons learnt, expertise acquired, etc. He also acknowledged the immense support extended by various stakeholders towards the development of the Full Mission Simulator.
Dr K Tamilmani, DG (Aero), DRDO, handed over the relevant documents to Director ADE and Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, VM, Director IAF-PMT, and declared the readiness of LCA Tejas RTS for formal training of IAF pilots. During his address, DG (Aero) appreciated the efforts put in by the team ADE to upgrade the RTS and highlighted the need for development of more full mission simulators for other operating units.
He emphasized the need for evolving a formal mechanism for version control in line with aircraft modifications and also to retain the talent in the country and create a knowledge base. He wished ADE to continue to be the Centre of Excellence for Flight Simulation. Air marshal Rajesh Kumar in his address highlighted the challenges ahead in terms of Radars, EW suites and other latest weapon configurations for LCA and appealed to meet these challenges within the timeliness for full mission simulator at Sulur.
He also added that the RTS available at ADE would meet the initial training needs of IAF squadron pilots. This simulator would be extensively used for training of IAF pilots on basic missions of LCA-AF Mk-I. The existing nine meter diameter dome-based facility at ADE is being upgraded to Full Mission Simulator to meet the ab initio training requirements of the IAF pilots under both normal and emergency flying conditions. The RTS cockpit has been replaced by a cockpit closer to production standard aircraft of LCA.
Real pilot controls have been used and all the synthetic displays and the cockpit panels have been replaced by actual systems to the extent of their availability. The avionics systems are a combination of real LRUs and simulated LRUs. The visual cueing systems used in the RTS are retained. Aural cues are based on actual digital recording of the LCA sound as perceived in the cockpit for various throttle settings and is rendered in real time during the simulator sorties. A 5-DoF G-seat/suit combination is integrated with the Martin Baker Seat of LCA (MK IN 16G) to simulate various acceleration (limited motion) cues.
The simulation of avionics systems in the upgrade is being carried out in phases. In the first phase, the avionics systems required for basic mission training has been simulated. An Instructor Operator Station for remote operation, control and monitor is also part of the training simulator set up. Instructor has the facility to take over in case of emergencies. A timestamped history of the entire flight sortie is also incorporated for effective debriefing post flight.
http://idrw.org/lca-tejas-real-time...ning-just-head-1st-tejas-squadron/#more-98158
