ETC Selected to Provide Spatial Disorientation Trainer to Colombian Air Force
14 Marzo 2014 - 8:04PM
For Immediate Release
SOUTHAMPTON,
PA, USA, March 14, 2014 - Aircrew Training Systems
("ATS"), a division of Environmental Tectonics Corporation (OTC
Pink: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company"), announced today that it was
selected by the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide the
Colombian Air Force ("FAC") with a spatial disorientation flight
simulator following a competitive bidding process. The GYRO
IPT II (Integrated Physiological Trainer) will help FAC pilots to
recognize in-flight conditions that contribute to spatial
disorientation and how to fly to a successful resolution. The new
system will be installed at the FAC Aerospace Medicine Center
(CEMAE) in Bogotá, Colombia next spring.
ETC's GYRO IPT II provides pilots
with a hands-on realistic, full motion, spatial disorientation
flight training experience. While in control of a simulated
flight, the pilot can be exposed to a variety of selected
disorienting illusions. Unlike simple disorientation
demonstrators, a pilot in the GYRO IPT II has full closed loop
control of the simulation before, during and after the illusion.
This capability creates a fully interactive flight training
environment where the pilot must maintain control of the simulator
and fly through the illusion to a successful resolution during
training.
"Spatial disorientation remains a
major cause of aircraft accidents," said Alper Kus, Vice President
of ATS. "We are pleased to provide the Colombian Air Force
with a training solution that will significantly enhance pilot
safety and lead to tremendous cost savings in the near future."
The new GYRO IPT II will
complement the suite of training devices already operating at
CEMAE. The facility is also home to an Altitude Chamber,
Night Vision Training System, and Vestibular Illusion Demonstrator,
all previously provided by ETC.
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About
ETC:
ETC designs, manufactures, and
sells software driven products and services used to recreate and
monitor the physiological effects of motion on humans, and
equipment to control, modify, simulate and measure environmental
conditions. Our products include aircrew training systems
(aeromedical, tactical combat, and general), disaster management
systems, sterilizers (steam and gas), environmental testing
products, hyperbaric chambers, and other products that involve
similar manufacturing techniques and engineering technologies.
ETC's unique ability to offer complete systems, designed and
produced to high technical standards, sets it apart from its
competition. ETC is headquartered in Southampton, PA.
For more information about ETC, visit
http://www.etcusa.com/.
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Contact: |
Mark Prudenti, CFO |
Phone: |
215-355-9100 x1531 |
E-mail: |
mprudenti@etcusa.com |
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