FlightSafety Introducing Electric Motion on Simulators

FlightSafety International says its simulation systems division will be introducing an electrical motion system, in lieu of traditional hydraulic systems, on full-flight simulators it produces, starting in 2005.

For a number of years, FlightSafety Simulation has been working on using electricity to generate simulator motion that can meet the necessary reaction speed and sensitivity requirements.  Recent developments now make it possible, the company says.

The new electric system uses six pistons that can accurately create the six-degrees of freedom needed for full-flight simulation with virtually no sound, and eliminate the hydraulic system's pumps, pipelines and related machinery.  These are its principle advantages, according to FlightSafety.

A Gulfstream V full-flight, level "D" simulator recently ordered for FlightSafety's Long Beach facility will be one of the first equipped with the new electrical system.  It should enter customer service in the first quarter of 2006.  10-23-2004.