HIGH FIDELITY, SUSTAINABLE TRAINING SOLUTIONS
As the design authority and original equipment manufacturer of S-70 BLACK HAWK helicopters, Lockheed Martin brings total life-cycle “know how” and capability to S-70 BLACK HAWK training devices. Integrated into every device are decades of experience and learning data to help students and instructors optimize training outcomes.
From desktop trainers to fully immersive virtual environments, Lockheed Martin’s suite of training devices support the full spectrum of pilot and maintainer training needs.
Lockheed Martin training devices provide students the highest fidelity experience available and provide customers the fastest, most cost-effective path to device upgrades as training requirements and aircraft capabilities evolve.
Training Devices
The S-70 BLACK HAWK Full Flight Simulator is a cutting-edge, aircraft-representative training solution that replicates the exact conditions of flying a S-70 BLACK HAWK aircraft. This advanced simulator combines authentic aircraft equipment with simulated panels, providing a highly immersive and realistic training environment. With its six degree of freedom (DOF) motion system and collimated display system, pilots experience a wide field of view that accurately mimics the sights and sensations of actual flight.
Typical training tasks include:
- Initial qualification training
- Instrument flight rules (IFR) training
- Night vision goggle (NVG) training
- Emergency procedures training
- Combat tactics and maneuvers
- Crew resource management (CRM) training
- Mission rehearsal and tactical flight training
Key features and benefits:
- FAA Level-D class simulator
- 6-DOF motion system
- 220˚ x 60˚ FOV collimated VDS 4K projectors
- 200+ platform malfunction simulations
- Safety interlock system
Lockheed Martin’s Flight Training Device stations offer a comprehensive training experience, simulating the operation of onboard systems and equipment such as avionics, communications, and other aircraft systems. These devices enable pilots to train within both normal and emergency flight performance envelopes, providing a realistic and immersive experience. With cutting-edge technology, the training devices deliver all necessary cues to support effective training, replicating the sensations of actual flight as closely as possible.
Typical training tasks include:
- Mission rehearsal and tactical flight training
- Individual flying skills
- Low altitude navigation
- Nap-of-earth (NOE) flight
Key features and benefits:
- FAA Level 7 capable (non-motion) for initial pilot training
- NVG compatible cockpit instrumentation
- Control loading and malfunction cues
- Instructor operating station (IOS)
- Sustainment option for onsite Flight Training Device maintenance and spares package
Key features and benefits:
Mobile Unit
- Highway-legal, 53-foot semi-trailer or containerized unit
- Integrated ductless air conditioning system
- Ready for training 8 hours after parking
- Briefing room
- Computer room with four 19-inch racks
Briefing Room
- Two video walls with four 4K displays
- Live repeat of instruments, OTW, observer, sensors
- Full featured record/replay for debriefing
- Tablet app for status, power, debrief and video control
Full Mission Simulator
- TLS Product Line instructor operator station
- Five channel 245 x 72-inch dome out-the-window visual
- Natively runs operational flight program (OFP) for near real-time concurrency with aircraft
- Fly-by-wire utilizing aircraft flight control softwareM
The Lockheed Martin Portable Flight Training Device (PFTD) is a compact, self-contained simulator that provides realistic and immersive flight training for helicopter pilots, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional full-flight simulators. It features customizable training scenarios and an integrated instructor station, allowing for easy deployment and transportation. The PFTD offers significant value to customers, including cost savings, increased efficiency, and improved training effectiveness. It also enables data-driven instruction and reduces the environmental impact of flight training.
Typical training tasks include:
- Normal and emergency procedures
- Instrument flying
- Navigation and communication
- Systems malfunctions
- Night vision goggle (NVG) training
- Mission-specific training check-ride preparation
These training tasks can be customized to meet the specific needs of individual pilots and be used to support initial training, recurrent training, and proficiency checks.
The Lockheed Martin Multi-Function Training Aid (MFTA) is a simulated, interactive training device that replicates the cockpit environment and systems of a helicopter, providing a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. The MFTA is reconfigurable, leveraging the same software baseline as the Full Flight Simulator and Flight Training Device, and offers significant value to helicopter operators by improving training efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing costs. It simulates various flight scenarios, emergency situations, and environmental conditions in a replicated cockpit, allowing pilots to practice and develop their skills in a safe and cost-effective manner. The MFTA provides realistic training, data analysis, and feedback, enabling pilots to develop muscle memory and improve their reaction time, while instructors can identify areas for improvement and enhance pilot proficiency.
Typical training tasks include:
- Normal and emergency procedures
- Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) training
- Navigation and communication
- Confined area and shipboard operations
- System malfunctions and failures
Key features and benefits:
- High-fidelity simulation; realistic visual and audio; scenario-based training
- Dedicated instructor station for monitoring, controlling; configurable aircraft models
- Improved training effectiveness; increased safety; cost savings; flexibility and convenience
The Virtual Maintenance Trainer can be run on any modern computer, iPad, or latest Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware. It can be integrated with the same devices that provide Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and electronic flight bags.
Typical training tasks include:
- System familiarization
- Component identification
- Fault isolation
- Removal and installation of selected line replaceable units (LRUs)
- Performance of functional tests
- All variations of knowledge checks
Key features and benefits:
- 3D, extended reality (XR) work instructions that include step-by-step animations of maintenance and parts breakdown in action
- Custom tailored or 1:1 based job guide maintenance training to fulfill any customer need
- 200+ ready-made virtual maintenance trainers/checklist trainers
- Increased maintainer proficiency, tasking efficiency, and reduced repair spans
- Massive flightline cost savings from 24/7 digital training
S-70: Built To Military Grade, Customized for Your Mission
The commercially-available version of the venerable UH-60M offers a military-grade, highly-customizable airframe for a wide range of mission needs.
A Proven Legacy
The Sikorsky Training Academy’s (STA) innovative hands-on training approach is unlike any other BLACK HAWK training facility. By offering the ultimate hands-on training experience, STA has the capability to develop pilots, crewmembers, and maintainers into highly skilled BLACK HAWK crews.