ATFS-400 PHOENIX for the F-35 | ETC Authentic Tactical Fighting System (ATFS)

The ATFS-400 PHOENIX integrates a high fidelity, interchangeable, tactical aircraft cockpit with a state-of-the-art high performance “flyable” motion system. Its design enables the system to realistically simulate the cockpit, dynamic performance, mission systems and interactive elements of a specific type and model aircraft in any tactical environment.

Pilot inputs are processed by the ATFS-400 PHOENIX aircraft-specific aeromodel to simultaneously drive the virtual (sight and sound) cues and command the multi-axis high performance motion system to produce the correct inertial G forces, providing the physical stresses and sustained G forces experienced during combat maneuvers.

Do Your Training And Operational Missions Allow You To Maintain Ideal Skill and Readiness Levels in all Required Mission Areas?

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Often times because of the operational mission that is directed, an aviator will only fly a limited set of the required mission areas, unintentionally forsaking the practice of skill sets in other required mission areas. The result can be a significant lack of preparedness when the aviator is called upon to perform one of the other required mission profiles.

The ATFS family of flight simulators allows pilots to practice all mission profiles and training events in a realistic, cost effective, safe manner to maintain the pinnacle of operational readiness in all mission areas.

What Will Replace Dual-Seat Aircraft For Tactical Training?

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The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a single-seat aircraft that uses a unique Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and there are no plans to build a dualseat trainer. Transfer training quality may be questionable from Lead-In Fighter Training (LIFT) aircraft with a traditional HUD to the HMD.

An alternative approach for LIFT must be considered to properly and effectively prepare pilots to fly solo in the F-35. ATFS flight simulators offer the capability to safely perform flight training with authentic physiological effects for any tactical aircraft cockpit, including the F-35. Pilots can conduct currency training effectively and efficiently prior to flying in the single-seat F-35.

Does HUD training translate well to Flight using an HMD?

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ATFS flight simulators offer dynamic flight training in conjunction with the use of the HMD. This configuration provides each pilot with the ability to practice “multi-place orientation”, which is the ability of a pilot to effectively use the F-35’s Distributed Aperture System (DAS) in conjunction with the HMD while safely navigating and flying the aircraft, in a safe, groundbased realistic flight environment. Current simulators do not offer this capability, which is needed to effectively prepare pilots from flying static flight simulators to flying the actual aircraft.