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Navy completes first flight of next-gen air combat training system on F/A-18 Super Hornet

The Naval Aviation Training System and Ranges program office (PMA-205) recently completed the first flight test of its next-generation air combat training system, the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II (TCTS II), on an F/A-18F at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. The second flight test, the first for this system involving two aircraft, followed in quick succession using two F/A-18E aircraft.

Multi-Station Disorientation Demonstrator (MSDD)

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The MSDD provides aircrew the only motion-based disorientation training in the USN & USMC. The MSDD was installed in 1980 by American Airlines and is located at ASTC Pensacola, Florida.

Normobaric Hypoxia Trainer (NHT)

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The NHT is used to train aviation personnel in hypoxia recognition and to familiarize them with the emergency procedures which include emergency survival equipment. The NHT replaces the Low Pressure Chamber for class 2/4 aircrew refresher training. The device is currently in use at one site and will be installed at all eight ASTCs by March 2020.

Parachute Overwater Survival Trainer (POST)

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The POST is designed to provide hands-on training in parachute descent and water entry procedures. This realistic hands-on training is designed to instill confidence and develop instinctive performance of the skills required in the event of bailout/ejection. All five have a planned refresh date in FY20/FY21.

Helicopter Rescue Hoist

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The Helicopter Rescue Hoist Trainer is used to train aircrew in helicopter rescue procedures. It also familiarizes aircrew in the recommended procedures and safety precautions in a water rescue by one of several different rescue devices lowered from a hovering helicopter. The rotor downwash assembly, its associated piping, pump and controls are used to simulate helicopter downwash in actual rescue operations. The device is designed to be weatherproof and intended for permanent installation at the side of either an indoor or outdoor swimming pool.

Night Imaging Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab

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The NITE Labs are located at 22 CONUS and OCONUS USN & USMC locations. It prepares aircrew for night flying with night vision devices and instructs in threat evaluation and mishap prevention.

Modular Egress Training Simulator (METS) Trainer

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The METS Trainer (also known as the Helo Dunker) is designed to provide a realistic environment in which trainees can practice procedures for evacuation from ditched aircraft. The METS training system is designed to provide hands-on training in underwater egress from multi-place aircraft. The training is general in nature, but the METS can be configured specific to aircraft type. The METS incorporates the use of exterior cutout exit panels as well as escape exit panels that replicate actual helicopter escape exits.