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Simnest-Retrofit

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The SimNest consortium, consisting of European companies with over 25 years in the aviation market, aims to provide high-quality and affordable flight simulator solutions for global training. Key members include PearWilliams, NSIM SAS, Osimco, and Cocpitsonic, each contributing specialized components and expertise.

Retrofit Service Overview
The retrofit program is designed to upgrade non-authorized simulator devices to meet EASA requirements. It involves four phases: Assessment, Design, Implementation, and Authorization.

Assessment Phase
  • Evaluate the current simulator status and documentation.
  • Present legislation and requirements to the client.
  • Propose solutions for flight controls, visual systems, and other simulator components.

Design Phase
  • Plan hardware and software upgrades.
  • Create necessary technical documentation for authorization.
  • Develop FSTD operator manual templates and Master QTG template.

Implementation Phase
  • Install defined technical solutions and create the Master Qualification and Test Guide.
  • Train local staff and engage with authorities.
  • Costs are based on assessment and design phase results.

Authorization Phase
  • Present documentation to authorities and support the assessment process.

Simulator Hardware
The simulator hardware, provided by Osimco, is state-of-the-art and replicates original aircraft parameters accurately. It is easily transportable and requires minimal on-site assembly.

Training Opportunities
  • Various training programs including PPL/CPL/ATPL, MCC, IR-ME, and more.
  • Specialized courses like A320 Cockpit Familiarization and CRM.

Client Benefits
  • Trainer-friendly simulator with low maintenance costs.
  • Upgradable and fast eQTG run capabilities.
  • Unique Airbus A320 fixed base simulator at FNPT II level.
  • Comprehensive documentation and syllabus support for EASA authorization.
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Catalog excerpts

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The SimNest consortium comprises of cooperation between european companies. The scope was to create a high quality and affordable flight simulator solution for the worldwide training market. Companies present in this consortium have more than 25 years of presence on the aviation market. Members: PearWilliams (consortium leader) – providing the primary flight controls, QTG software infrastructure and legal support. NSIM SAS – providing the FWC/ECAM systems, instruments and flight model simulation. Osimco – delivering high end and military cockpit hardware, panels including solutions for full flight...

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Retrofit Service Our retrofit program consits of a structural approach to upgrade a non-authorized simulator device and the operator to the EASA requirements. This service is made of the following phases: • Assessment: survey of the actual status of the simulator and check of the available documentation • Design: recommandation for the authorization procedure, based on the previous assesment • Implementation: the actual upgrade process • Authorization: support for the authorization (MQTG runs, first recurrent runs)

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$ S1MNEST • Assess and document the actual status of the simulator • Study exisiting documentation (if available) • Present the actual legislation and requirements to the procurer • Present our solution to the customer, as the: o Primary flight controls upgrade - Control Loading and Force Measurement System solution o Visual system upgrade - Transport Delay Measurement, Visual Ground Segment and visual system properties (FPS, resolution, cutout angle) o Flight characteristics, aerodynamics requirements o Subjective requirements: Instructor Operating Station and Quick Donning Masks and Intercom...

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# DESIGN PHASE wxit/n • Design the hardware and software upgrade that is needed • Create all the technical documentation which is necesarry for the authorization • Make a work plan for all the parties (Project Coordination) • Create the FSTD operator manual templates (Operations Manual, Safety System Management Manual, Normal Operation Checklists, Maintenance Checklists, Training Materials, etc.) • Create the Master QTG template (Engineering Reports, Validation Data, etc.) • Give a final offer for the implementation

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IMPLEMENTATION PHASE • Implement and install the technical solutions (software and hardware) that has been defined in the design phase • Based on the template, create the actual Master Qualification and Test Guide with Engineering Rationale, Subjective Tests and Validation Data • Train the local staff (Accountable Manager, Safety Manager, Compliance Manager, Technical Manager, Simulator Operators) • Start a non-formal conversation with the authority The charges of the implementation phase is heavilly based on the assesment and design phase results. The following price based on the worst case...

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AUTHORIZATION PHASE • Present the Operation Manual and the Master Qualification Test Guide to the authority Make the final modification requested by the authority Support the simulator center in the authority assessment

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'j jimulaTor hardware \ Our simulator hardware is based on the state of the art technology, represented by Osimco. The panels are the finest replica available on the market today (Level-D quality). All the parameters of the original aircraft represented ** correctly. The construction is easily transportable and after a previous assembly and testing, the on-site construction requires no more than a few days. The IT rack and the power rack for the active control loading of the pedals are included in the front of the simulator, thus requiring no bulky cabling on-site.

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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES PPl/CPL/ATPL MCC IR-ME FI/IRI/MCCI/STI Jet Orientation Training A320 Cockpit Familiarization Normal & Emergency Procedures Refreshment Interview Courses System Courses MCDU Training Courses CRM (Crew Resource Managment) TEM (Threat and Error Management) CLIENTS BENEFITS • Trainer friendly simulator, able to provide A320 specific trainings • Low maintanance costs • Upgradable solution • Fast eQTG run (just 4 hours againts weaks) • Airbus A320 fixed base simulator, which is unique in the FNPT II level • In addition to the standard set of documentation, ensuring operational syllabus •...

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MANUALSValidation documentations (master QTG), EASA FSTD operators manualwith: templates: • Engineering report • Objective tests • Subjective tests • Validation data Operations Manual Safety Manual Compliance Management Manual ATO syllabus templates: • MCC/JOC syllabus • MCC/JOC student handout

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