airship flight simulation training tower

摘要

The present invention aims to train crews for the operation of airships in flight. To this end, a life-size gondola (3) of the airship to be operated is fixed to a metal frame (1), which is fixed to the ground. the gondola is suspended from the frame by four cables (4), two at the stern and two at the bow of the gondola, which are operated by winches driven by electric motors, in independent winding and unwinding movements and controlled by control software. based on the real airship motion derivatives. on the gondola are the main airship flight instruments and all aircraft controls. A screen shows the pilot the scenario of a simulator flight. By activating the airship control commands, the control software operates the cables, either by moving the gondola vertically or by tilting the gondola on two separate rotation axes according to the command and also the attitude of the airship. The equipment offers a possibility of crew training without risk to the aircraft and crew. It can also simulate load lifting and lifesaving operation as well as concept testing for ergonomic improvements to airship cabs.