Reiser Simulation and Training has announced that Austro Control, the Austrian aviation authority, has qualified the latest avionics suite update depicting the Airbus Helicopters Helionix V10.

The qualification was in accordance with EASA regulations and was achieved on Reiser’s H145 D3 full-flight simulator at the Norwegian Competence Centre Helicopter (NCCH) in Stavanger.

“Our customers can now train on the newest H145 D3 cockpit standard from day one, with full EASA credit,” said Dr Thomas Nicolay, Chief Sales Officer, Reiser Simulation and Training. “This milestone ensures seamless transition from simulator to aircraft and reinforces our commitment to delivering training solutions that keep pace with the latest operational requirements.”

The Helionix V10 updates include:

  • Enhanced Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) with new CAT A take-off functions like rearwards, vertical, rejected and continued take-off modes for precision handling in low visibility.
  • Expansion and enhancement of AFCS upper modes like Ground Trajectory Control (GTC), Go Around (GA), Height Hover, and Tactical (TAC).
  • Updated warnings and cautions for protection against vortex ring state condition.
  • Usage monitoring system modification for better handling exceedances and crew notification.
  • Performance page updates to include CAT A heliport and HEC clear area.
  • Improved symbology for easier avionic interaction.
  • Real-time simulator avionics switching capability between Helionix V8 and V10.

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