Quantum3D announced December 2nd from the I/ITSEC conference that the company was awarded a contract by Conair Group Inc. to design, build, and deliver 5 fully Networked Flight Training Devices for the world’s first aerial firefighting training and tactics center in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. In addition, Quantum3D will be working with aerial firefighting subject matter experts from Conair to jointly develop advanced wildfire simulation software and training scenarios to improve the efficiency and safety of aerial firefighting.
Partnering with Aerx Labs for the reconfigurable cockpits, Q4 Services for the visual displays, and DBox for the 3-axis motion platforms, Quantum3D has assembled an experienced and established team to provide cost-effective and proven components for the flight simulators.
The five integrated training devices are being designed to be reconfigurable to simulate the cockpit and flight dynamics for 8 different aircraft platforms performing different roles in an aerial firefighting mission. Each of these reconfigurable FTD’s will be able to perform individual or joint training encompassing different aircraft platforms and scenarios.
“Quantum3D will also emphasize the coordination and interaction of multiple elements in the execution of a mission”, said Mark Matthews, President, Quantum3D.
In addition, the custom wildfire simulation software being developed will not only be simulating the ground fire and effects of the aerial retardant being applied by the trainees but will also be simulating the dynamic and dangerous environmental changes created by the fire that pilots may encounter.
“We are excited to be working with Quantum3D to develop a Mission Training System in which our pilots can practice aerial firefighting tactics, techniques and procedures in a safe and risk free environment. Our goal with the integrated simulators is to mitigate the risks and produce the best-trained and most effective aerial firefighting pilots in the world. This technology is a quantum leap in training for our industry and the scenarios that we train to will save lives”, said Mark Baird from Conair.
“This is a unique challenge to build 5 new simulators, with 8 different aircraft configurations and have them available for training before the next fire season begins and Quantum3D is proud to be part of the effort to create the first ever aerial firefighting training center”, said Mark Matthews, President, Quantum3D.
About Quantum3D
Quantum3D, Inc. is a leading developer and provider of simulation and training products, as well as the technology that drives them. This Silicon Valley company serves a wide range of training markets, including flight simulation, land and other vehicle training, and maintenance training.
