Aeronautics: Aircraft Design and Performance

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Optimization of training for pilots with previous experience on one platform

Up to 40%

Maximising working space and passenger comfort

Constant height of the cabins and flat ceiling and floor Signup and view all the answers

Better quality and efficacy of classroom and practical training Signup and view all the answers

Faster reaction in any condition Signup and view all the answers

Familiarity across the range, minimising workload, optimising concentration on task Signup and view all the answers

Easier access for passengers Signup and view all the answers

Reduced training time and cost Signup and view all the answers

Optimization of training for pilots with previous experience on one platform Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The AW169, AW139, and AW189 helicopters share a common design philosophy across a range of platforms.
They have similar intervals and schedules, allowing operators to optimize resource planning and maximize availability.
Up to 20% of parts are common across the Family, with up to 30% common maintenance tools and ground support equipment.
The helicopters feature a high cruise speed and competitive payload/range characteristics, ensuring maximum productivity.

The AW169, AW139, and AW189 have an ergonomically designed full digital glass cockpit with excellent external visibility.
Information is presented using a common methodology, making it easier for pilots to switch between helicopters.

The helicopters are designed in accordance with the latest FAA/EASA Part 29 certification standards.
They incorporate features such as a full crashworthy airframe, meeting the most stringent Oil & Gas Producers safety requirements.

The common design across the AWFamily leads to optimized training for pilots with previous experience on one platform.
Simulators are based on the same technology, and training programs benefit from common didactic tools, reducing training time by up to 40%.

The AWFamily helicopters have a common cabin design philosophy, with large interior volumes and a constant height, providing an unobstructed and spacious environment.
The common internal architecture includes a flat ceiling and floor, allowing efficient use of the full area and facilitating rapid role reconfiguration.