CAE supports RAAF pilots with synthetic training
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CAE has supported the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in the trial and implementation of advanced synthetic training capabilities as part of the Introductory Fighter Course (IFC) at RAAF Base Williamtown.
The first class of pilots taking part in the IFC, leveragingan increased use of synthetic training including networked simulators, recentlygraduated and are now proceeding to training on their assigned fast-jetaircraft.
Utilising the two CAE-built Hawk Mk127 full-mission simulators (FMSs) at RAAF Williamtown, CAE and RAAF training personnel developed new virtual training scenarios focused on a range of advanced mission profiles, including air combat maneuvering and multi-jet intercept. In addition to enhancing the operating performance of constructive computer-generated forces within the training scenarios, CAE added realism to the advanced final stages of lead-in fighter training by networking the two FMSs, thus allowing multiple students and instructors to fly the same mission or fly against each other.
For its support in developing and implementing the enhancements to the Introductory Fighter Course, CAE Australia received a Certificate of Appreciation from Air Vice-Marshal Catherine Roberts, head of the Aerospace Systems Division, RAAF.
“CAE developed new lesson plans and mission scenarios toaccurately simulate elements of the Introductory Fighter Course traditionallyconducted in airborne events,” said Air Vice-Marshal Roberts. “Maximum trainingbenefit was delivered by supporting our 76 Squadron flying instructors in theuse of the new mission profiles, and CAE’s efforts have been outstanding insupporting the Lead-In Fighter Training enterprise for the RAAF.”
During the latest IFC, use of the two Hawk Mk127 FMSs morethan doubled compared to previous courses. RAAF and CAE instructors deliveredthe simulator training after rapid development of the new mission trainingscenarios. In addition, CAE’s on-site maintenance and support personnelintroduced improved maintenance procedures to ensure maximum availability forthe increased use of the simulators.
