Redbird™ FMX
When it comes to flight simulation, there's little doubt that motion is desirable. The Redbird FMX is a high-quality, feature-rich motion AATD. With standard features 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, Redbird committed themselves to building a superior, safe, and cost-effective alternative for motion simulation. That's why they developed an all-electric platform that provides fluid and consistent motion, without requiring a special power line into your building. The Redbird platform is quieter and smoother than pneumatic systems and smaller, cleaner and more affordable than hydraulic systems. And because they developed their simulators with every flight school in mind, it fits through a standard doorway for assembly, operates under an 8 foot ceiling and plugs into one standard 20 amp 120V outlet.
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 the Redbird FMX has 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. To that end, every simulator features a copy of our advanced instructor's station software that can be run from a Windows XP laptop or tablet PC. 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, pause or end the flight, and even replay a recorded flight.
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.