Caverton Aviation Training Center also offers training on its HELIMOD III Procedure-trainer with Virtual Reality capability. This device is able to deliver helicopter simulation control hardware that has the following attributes:

High quality visual database

Reconfigurable to virtually any aircraft type (including fixed wing) using the unique modular design

Cross platform compatible / interoperable using USB ‘plug and play’ technology

Equipped with a unique force trim / trim release function and control loading system that provides a very realistic ‘feel’ in the controls down. More recently, this equipment has been identified as the ultimate tool for use with VBS2 /VBS3 in Combined Arms Training Exercises.

 

The Helimod III can be used to carry out the following training:

Recruiting
Pilot screening
Hover training
Effects of controls
Secondary effects of controls
Emergency procedures (such as auto entries, long line cutaway etc.)
Mission rehearsal
Combined Arms Training (CATS) / Collective Training / Joint Training
Part-task trainer (PTT)
NAV training / IFR / GPS approach / Instrument approaches etc.
Human factors analysis
Weather avoidance / interaction
Long-line training / Vertical Reference training

 

This equipment is also used for Human Factors Analysis during training.

The simulator uses an Oculus Virtual Reality Headset (current model) for the following reasons:

Stereoscopic view offering true 3D immersion so the user feels like they’re physically sitting in the cockpit

Excellent (integrated) head-tracking sensors

Cutting edge technology which is very innovative

Excellent for hover training and external load training.

The virtual reality headset lets the pilot look virtually 360 degrees around the cockpit.

 

Our HELIMOD III is available for wet-lease and dry-lease depending on the client’s preference. If you require more information, CLICK HERE and our team will be happy to assist with your request.