Aerial f irefighting training goes virtual

摘要

With the global threat of bushfires increasing, firefighting agencies need to be able to act with speed and effectiveness. Bushf ire simulation in a virtual environment allows local, state or national agencies to stay ahead of the threat, training new personnel and exercising current assets. Right now, ab-initio training still places a high value of spending time, money and resources to train firefighting air observers in live aircraft. Whilst traditionally this has been the only effective way of training pilots and air crew, the advancements of simulation are now providing an accessible and cost-effective way to train, qualify and assess applicants without the initial risk of having inexperienced air crew in a live aircraft as well as the upfront outlay of live aircraft costs.