The Flight Simulation training device was designed and manufactured by Bell affiliate TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company. This new milestone will allow Bell pilots to earn flight hours on the Bell 525 platform ahead of type certification.
Mike Deslatte, senior vice president, Bell, said “This milestone is a great step toward preparing our teams for future operations with the Bell 525 and future pilots for type rating. Now, our pilots can log Bell 525 flight hours and build on their aircraft knowledge from flight test operations.”
The Bell 525 incorporates fly-by-wire flight controls, industry leading drive system performance and fully integrated vehicle health monitoring. The 525-drive system architecture is also precedent setting; with the high-speed components removed from the main rotor gearbox and incorporated into independent engine reduction gearboxes.
The simulator is equipped with high-fidelity visual systems, realistic cockpit environments and advanced motion platforms, which collectively create a training experience that mirrors actual flight conditions. The simulator is designed to offer pilots an immersive and realistic training experience, replicating the performance and handling characteristics of Bell's 525 helicopters. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, TRU Simulation ensures that pilots can train in a controlled environment, enhancing their skills and readiness for real-world operations.
TRU SIMULATION
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. company, is a leading provider of high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the aviation industry. With a strong commitment to excellence and innovation, TRU Simulation has been at the forefront of flight simulation technology for over a decade.
Our customized simulator solutions empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently, while our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training experiences.
About Bell : Thinking above and beyond is what we do. For 90 years, we’ve been reimagining the experience of flight – and where it can take us. We are pioneers. We were the first to break the sound barrier and to certify a commercial helicopter. We were a part of NASA’s first lunar mission and brought advanced tiltrotor systems to market. Today, we’re defining the future of advanced air mobility.
Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas – as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Textron Inc., – we have strategic locations around the globe. And with nearly one quarter of our workforce having served, helping our military achieve their missions is a passion of ours. Above all, our breakthrough innovations deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. Efficiently. Reliably. And always, with safety at the forefront.
About Textron : Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.
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Bell Helicopter Training Academy Bell Helicopter FAA Federal Aviation Administration 
Helicopters Flight School - Training Civilian 
