Entrol unveils mixed reality simulator for hoist operator training
Flight simulator manufacturer Entrol has announced the launch of a new mixed reality (MR) mission training solution
The MR Hoist Operator Station is designed to create an immersive training environment, focusing on communication between the pilot and hoist operator.
The solution integrates with Entrol’s line of flight simulators, and offers four-axis winch cable control, allowing the simulation of complex hoist maneuvers, including emergency scenarios such as engine failure or spinning cables.
The simulator features customizable mission scenarios tailored to mission types including search and rescue (SAR), firefighting, and offshore operations. It can also be adapted to a range of different aircraft configurations.
Entrol recently announced that it will supply a new H145 FFS Level B simulator to Air Corporate.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca was a Junior Editor at the Voyageur Group. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.