CH-147F Training Program Takes Flight

CH-147F Training Program Takes Flight

CH-147F Training Program Takes Flight The RCAF CH-147F Aircrew Training Centre was declared ready for training last September. Group Editor Marty Kauchak journeyed to Garrison Petawawa, Ontario soon after and filed this report. The Chinook “F” training...
Rotorcraft Gunnery

Rotorcraft Gunnery

Simulated and live-fire training systems improve weapons performance by helicopter crews. Publisher October 13, 2015 – By Henry Canaday, MT2 Correspondent Like the platforms on which they ride, helicopter guns have a wide range of missions, playing decisive...
Cadet researchers take a ‘front seat’ to improve pilot training

Cadet researchers take a ‘front seat’ to improve pilot training

by Jennifer Green-Lanchoney U.S. Air Force Academy Office of Research 12/2/2015 – U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Cadet researchers at the Air Force Academy are studying the latest technology in motion-cueing seats to improve pilot training. As a result of...
7 Things to Feel in an ACME Dynamic Motion Seat

7 Things to Feel in an ACME Dynamic Motion Seat

1. Onset and Sustained G-Cues Generally, motion systems provide onset cues by movement. After a moment, the system ‘washes out’ as the actuator moves to neutral for the next cue. This works for onset cues, but not for sustained cues. Motion Seats can provide sustained...
Maybe a Motion Platform is Too Much?

Maybe a Motion Platform is Too Much?

To be honest, motion platforms for simulators can cost millions of dollars. Those long actuator legs are not cheap and must support, and move, a lot of weight. Often, the entire simulator with cockpit and the visual system are perched up on the platform. The simulator...
7 Things to Feel in an ACME Dynamic Motion Seat

FY15 Closure Plans

Fiscal Year 2015 is closing. ACME can help with quick quotes for equipment, tuning or training to fit your budget. We have pricing available for motion seats, replica weapon training systems or on-site support. Perhaps  you need training sessions for maintainers or...