TRU Simulation delivers full-flight simulator to Royal Flying Doctor Service
The simulator is the first of its kind in Australia and has been housed in a new, purpose-built training facility next to the RFDS base in the city of Bundaberg
TRU Simulation + Training has announced that Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has awarded Level D certification of a full-flight simulator (FFS) with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Queensland Section. The FFS is reconfigurable to support training for the entire fleet of RFDS Queensland Beechcraft King Air B200 and B300 aircraft.
TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation, the manufacturer of Beechcraft King Air aircraft, designs, manufactures and delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for civil and defense customers.
Jerry Messaris, Vice President and General Manager at TRU Simulation commented: “The Royal Flying Doctor Service is a highly respected organization in Australia that requires their pilots to be prepared to execute a variety of lifesaving services. At TRU, we are committed to ensuring pilots have a world-class training device so they are ready for any challenge they may encounter … We are honored RFDS selected a TRU simulator for their crucial operations.”
The RFDS Queensland Section has a large Beechcraft King Air fleet, which is utilized to deliver air medical retrievals and healthcare services to regional, rural and remote Queenslanders. The new simulator will be used in the training of pilots and crew for the mission of providing care to the furthest corners of Queensland.
The King Air full-flight simulator, equipped with Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line Fusion avionics, incorporates TRU’s REALFeel control loading system. The full-flight motion of the simulator integrates TRU’s REALCue system, featuring an electric motion base with 60in-stroke actuators. The visual system is equipped with high-definition projectors on a 200x40° display. All four King Air variants available to the FFS utilize TRU-designed and developed aircraft systems and aerodynamics software packages.
Reiser Simulation and Training secured a Level D qualification for its Airbus H145 D3 full-flight simulator (FFS).
Chloe Fox
Chloe Fox is an Senior Editorial Assistant for Voyageur Group, joining in 2024. She writes for AirMed&Rescue and ITIJ, covering a range of topics including international travel and health insurance, medical assistance provision, and air medical transportation. Chloe holds a BA (Hons) in English and an MA in English Literature from the University of Bristol.