AdvancedFlightSim (AFS) is proud to feature the Redbird Full-Motion Simulator! Whether you are a
student looking to practice emergency procedures, or an IFR-rated pilot looking to brush up on
cloud flying, the Redbird Full-Motion Simulator is a great alternative to the real thing!
Redbird™ FMX When it comes to flight simulation, there’s little doubt that motion is desirable but the steep cost
of most motion simulators makes the idea of owning one ridiculous for most training operations. But not anymore!
Enter the FMX, the flagship model of the Redbird family.
The Redbird FMX is a high-quality, feature-rich motion AATD, priced with real-world flight
training operations in mind. With standard features that are anything but standard, such as wrap-around
visuals, a fully enclosed cockpit, reconfigurable construction, and of course a motion platform, the FMX
serves up a level of realism that is simply unavailable in other training devices on the market.
Motion Without the Commotion
The idea of using motion to enhance the flight simulation experience is nothing new. In fact motion
simulation has been used to train pilots since 1929. However the expense of motion simulation has kept it
largely out of reach of all but the largest training operations.
From the start, we committed ourselves to building a superior, safe, and cost-effective alternative
for motion simulation. That’s why we developed an all-electric platform that provides fluid and
consistent motion, without requiring you to run a special power line into your building. Our platform
is quieter and smoother than pneumatic systems and smaller, cleaner and more affordable than hydraulic
systems.
Keep Your Arms and Legs Inside the Cockpit At All Times
Immersing the pilot in the simulation is essential to selling sensation of flight. Sitting in a
corner at a desktop trainer might help to train certain skills, but it will never be confused for
real flight. You have to isolate the pilot and instructor from the outside world so that they can
be totally focused on the simulation. That’s why the Redbird FMX comes equipped with a
light-weight aluminum cockpit enclosure. Not only does this help to immerse the pilot in the simulation,
but it also isolates the student and instructor from outside distractions that can easily derail a training session.
Have a Look Around
A great visual system is essential for a training device to be truly effective and versatile. And if you
want to train complex maneuvers such as turns around a point, circling approaches or even basic pattern work,
one forward looking screen is not going to cut it. That’s why we equipped the Redbird FMX with six
monitors dedicated only to external views. This high-quality, wrap-around visual system helps to sell the
sensation of flight and enhances training at all levels by allowing you to train procedures and maneuvers
that are not possible with other flight training devices.
Intelligent Instruction
The Redbird FMX is built with exceptional flight training in mind. The station allows the
instructor to monitor and control
aspects of flight such as equipment failures and special weather situations. It also allows the
instructor to quickly reposition the flight on the ground or in the air.
Most simulators on the market today represent one type of aircraft only, but most flight
schools use a variety of aircraft to train their students. The FMX is reconfigurable to allow
you to use one simulator to represent multiple types of aircraft configurations.
Proper Training is Key
Proper flight training requires an instructor to manage and track a student’s progress. The
Redbird FMX is equipped with a USB keying system that allows you to do just that. Each pilot is assigned
a unique Redbird pilot key which allows access to the simulator and stores information about flights
taken in the FMX. With this key, the instructor can authorize the pilot to fly only those training missions
that are applicable to the curriculum. It also allows you to restrict access, store pilot information,
record instructor notes and view recordings of the student’s flights during debrief sessions.
Push to Talk
One of the hardest things for new pilots to learn is proper radio communications. That’s why
the FMX includes an intercom system that’s compatible with standard pilot headsets. This allows the
instructor to sit back and play ATC so that the student can build radio skills before it really
matters. The headsets also help to isolate the student and instructor from distractions that can
derail a training session.
Contact AdvancedFlightSim.com today (615) 459-3337 to schedule your next Redbird Full-Motion
Simulator session!
The simulator rents for $75.00 per hour, Instructor fees are additional.
Information courtesy of www.redbirdflightsimulations.com