What a full flight simulator is
A full flight simulator (FFS) is the highest category of flight simulation training device: a full replica of a specific aircraft type's flight deck on a motion platform, with a wide-field collimated visual system. FFS levels A to D are defined in EASA CS-FSTD(A) and FAA 14 CFR Part 60, and are used for type rating, recurrent and advanced training.
What 华模 (CSS) builds
According to China Simulation Sciences' published information, its full flight simulator line covers A320 CEO/NEO and B737 NG/MAX types, and the company also develops its own simulation software platform. AeroOrigin confirms the exact type, variant, data package and options for each project in writing with the manufacturer.
Qualification and data package
An FFS is evaluated against the level you need (for example Level D) by your authority; qualification is granted per device by the competent authority, normally for a named operator. The aircraft data package, the qualification test guide (QTG) and the manufacturer's support during the evaluation are agreed in writing before contract. Buyers can check public qualified-device lists from EASA and the FAA.
What to plan for
- Building: bay height and footprint, floor loading, power, cooling and access for installation.
- Project milestones: design review, factory acceptance (FAT), shipping, installation, site acceptance (SAT) and authority evaluation.
- Through-life support: spares, software and data updates, recurrent evaluations and technician training.
Pricing depends on configuration and is given only as a written quotation. See what drives flight simulator cost.