C-130 Training Revolution Jamie Johnson

C-130 Training Revolution
Jamie Johnson
BEng MSc CEng MIMechE
C-130 Program Director
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Cascade Aerospace
jamiejohnson@cascadeaerospace com
[email protected]
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Background
Cockpit
p Simulation
Loadmaster/Mission Crew Trainers
Maintenance Trainers
Full Mission Training and Inter-Connectivity
C-130 Legacy Training
Aids
• Legacy Training Aids;
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Live Aircraft
Full Flight Simulators
Retired Aircraft
Fuselage “Box” Mock Ups
Cardboard Flight
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Loose Components
Paper
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Technology Shift
• Fewer Complex, more Capable aircraft
• Range
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• Relative cost of aircraft vs simulation
technology
• Acceptance of simulation
• Integrated
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Mission Focus
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Crew level mission effectiveness
Readiness to deploy
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Enhanced qualification standards
“Pipeline”
Pipeline length & efficiency driving
integration of training element phases
Cockpit Simulation Technology
Desk Top/Smart-board CBT
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Touch Screen Procedures Trainer
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Representative Cockpit Procedures Trainer
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Flight/Mission Simulator
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Desktop Technology
• 2D Flat Panel Cockpit
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Full function simulation possible
System schematic functions
Integrated lesson plans
Interactive Publications
Touch Screen or Mouse
Touch-Screen
Procedures Trainers
• 3D Flat Panel Trainers
– 2D Touch screens in correct 3D cockpit spatial
environment
– Full function simulation
– Integrated lesson plans
• Hybrid
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solutions
– “Hard” controls
– “Hard” cabin furniture
– 2D (or multi-2D) flight visual
Representative Cockpit
Trainer
• Actual controls and displays in correct 3D
spatial environment; can approach full flight
simulator quality
• Hybrid Solutions
– Partial controls (only that required to meet training
needs)
– Partial cabin furniture
Flight/Mission
Simulators
• Full spectrum training
– Significantly less cost than live aircraft
– Significantly less risk than live aircraft
Flight/Mission
Simulators
• Full Mission Simulation
Loadmaster/Mission
Trainer
• Initial Loadmaster Training
• Continuation Loadmaster Training
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Loadmaster/Mission
Trainer
• Training of Maintenance Staff (Role/AD
Equipment)
• Training of Movements Staff
• Training of Aero Medical Staff
• Training of Paratroop & SAR Techs
• Design
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– Modifications
– Processes
– Load Schemes
Basic Loadmaster
Trainer
• Manufactured “Box” Options
– Provide basic loading functionality
Advanced
Mission Trainer
• Legacy C-130 Conversion
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High fidelity and “feel”
Malfunction simulation
Environmental Sound (Smoke)
Easily adapted for wider training value
(maintenance/full mission/CST)
– Readily available legacy aircraft
– External representative activities
Advanced
Mission Trainer
Advanced
Mission Trainer
• Floor of correct length with all the key tie
down locations
• Representative & Functioning Ramp and Door
(ECHS for C-130J)
• ADS system
• Cargo Handling System (including Lucas
winch for C-130J)
Advanced
Mission Trainer
Advanced
Mission Trainer
• All role fit equipment (Seats / Litters /
Medical)
• Oxygen System
• Emergency Equipment
• Lighting System
• Intercommunication
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• Interactive cockpit & instructor control
• Representative configuration & updates
Advanced
Mission Trainer
Advanced
Mission Trainer
Maintenance Trainers
• Combined with
– Retired aircraft
– Can be combined with Loadmaster/Mission
Trainer
• Part-Task Trainers
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Engine
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APU Install
Data-bus & Avionics
Confined Spaces & Fuel
Maintenance Trainers
• Basic advantage of legacy conversion is
similarity of major aircraft structure and
systems
• “Baseline” solution is to leave legacy systems
intact but functional using external electrical
and hydraulic power
Maintenance Trainers
• Incorporates training features through
replacement of systems that;
– Function & Maintain per C-130J [example; Gear]
– Maintain per C-130J [example; HUD]
– Represent C-130J [example; Cabin Furniture]
• Instructor control
• Malfunction control
Fuselage Trainer
CST & Fuel System
Linked Solutions
Instructor Control
•Device function control
•Simulated Faults
Safety Control
•Safety
•Scenario Control
Loadmaster
Training Device
Cockpit Simulation
• Linked function control
I/O Interface
Maintenance
Training Device
Part-Task
Training Devices
I/O Panel
Fully Integrated Training Environment
Centralised Instructor Control – Safety & Simulation
Procedures
Trainer 1
Loadmaster
Training Device
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SWITCH
Mission and
Threat Db
Procedures
Trainer 2
Flight Simulator
I/O
Interface
Maintenance
Training Device
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SWITCH
LINK
SWITCH
Part-Task
Training Devices
Combat Operations Center
Common Threat
Simulation
C-130
Training Center
Central Instructor System & Safety Center
Fighter
Training Center
Land
Training Center
Common Environment
Simulation
Airfield Defense
Training Center
Training Revolution
• Advances in synthetic training provide
comprehensive & integrated training solutions
• Significant reduction in cost and utilization of
operational assets for training tasks
• Solutions extend beyond cockpit environment;
conversion of legacy fuselages is both practical
and effective
• ``Mission
Mission Rehearsal
Rehearsal`` fast becoming a reality