CAE recognizes the changes that are taking place in the airline industry as also the technological changes in the Full-flight simulators (FFS). In order to address the needs of the emerging markets and the new class of customers, it asked designer Gad Shaanan to come up with a new design for a FFS. CAE asked the designing team to deliver a design that’s innovative, standardized and cost-effective. It seems that the proposed concept, to be inducted in CAE 5000 Series Flight Simulators fulfills all the criteria laid down. The new concept focuses on a redesigned interior design, particularly the Instructor/Operator Station and the Non-Simulated Area (NSA). It focuses on aesthetics and ergonomics, aiming to provide better training equipment. The new NSA is more modular and ergonomic, and allows for uniformity across several aircrafts. Both, instructor and trainee pilots, are placed in better position relatively that is within easier reach of equipment. The design incorporates better technology such as LEDs, and proposes changes like moving visual projector deck to within the NSA and comfortable seats that are attractive.
So much for the interiors. The exteriors of the flight simulator are as good if not better. Basically the concept provides for much smaller exterior than the conventional models. Also composite materials find use instead of the usual aluminum and metal cladding. The exterior is modular and light weight, providing for ease in manufacturing and on-site assembly. And finally, the color scheme is radical; it is composed of different shades of titanium instead of all-white finish of conventional FFS. The CAE 5000 Series is apparently more aerodynamic and sleek. It looks like the future of flight simulators. The designers claim that it is comparatively cheaper to make, paving the way for actual production. Design and function merge in CAE 5000 Flight Simulators.
