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SimSuite Installation Completed at Gulf Aviation Academy in Bahrain

Posted on January 28, 2021

Metacraft has completed installation of the SimSuite Air Traffic Control Training and Simulation Platform at the Gulf Aviation Academy in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The system includes a high-fidelity multi-channel visual tower simulation lab with a 180 degree field of view, enroute and terminal radar stations emulating real-world European and Middle Eastern radar systems, and a set of pseudo-pilot operator stations. All components are interconnected allowing multi-user, multi-position combined simulation scenarios, with a full-function voice-over-IP audio communications system.

The Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) was in need of a more full-featured and flexible simulation system in order to effectively deliver their Air Traffic Control curriculum. GAA selected Metacraft's SimSuite platform due to the comprehensive feature set, ease of use, and low total cost of ownership. The SimSuite system installation was completed in late 2020 and has recently passed acceptance testing by the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority.

"Metacraft is pleased to have the opportunity to support the Gulf Aviation Academy in their efforts to expand and enrich their ATC training capabilities. We look forward to developing a long-term working relationship with GAA and the Bahrain Civil Aviation Authority." — Ross Carlson, Metacraft Owner.

Gulf Aviation Academy Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at University of Alaska, Anchorage

Posted on November 3, 2020

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at the University of Alaska in Anchorage. The radar lab consists of an instructor station and multiple radar clusters, each with a radar position, a radar associate position, and a pseudo pilot position. Each cluster can operate independently, or multiple clusters can be joined together to enable multi-sector cooperative scenarios. The radar simulation system is deployed on custom consoles designed and built by the University of Alaska.

Metacraft worked closely with the UAA staff to develop and deploy a high-fidelity simulation of the ERAM EDST (Enroute Decision Support Tool) system to better prepare students for the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City.

More details on the project are available at the University of Alaska website.

University of Alaska Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at Aims Community College in Greeley, CO

Posted on June 2, 2020

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. The radar lab consists of an instructor station and multiple radar clusters, each with a radar position and a pseudo pilot position. Each cluster can operate independently, or multiple clusters can be joined together to enable multi-sector cooperative scenarios.

Lewis University Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ

Posted on April 25, 2017

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona. The radar lab consists of an instructor station and multiple radar clusters, each with a radar position and a pseudo pilot position. Each cluster can operate independently, or multiple clusters can be joined together to enable multi-sector cooperative scenarios.

Lewis University Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at Lewis University in Chicago, IL

Posted on January 15, 2017

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at Lewis University in Chicago, Illinois. The ATC lab utilizes all components of the SimSuite platform including multiple SimScope stations, multiple SimTarget stations, and a 180 degree tower display using 6 high-definition large screen monitors powered by SimCab for local and ground control instruction.

Lewis University Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at Green River College in Seattle, WA

Posted on December 10, 2016

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at Green River College in Seattle, Washington. The ATC lab utilizes all components of the SimSuite platform including multiple SimScope stations, multiple SimTarget stations, and a 180 degree tower display using 6 high-definition large screen monitors powered by SimCab for local and ground control instruction.

Green River College Installation

SimSuite Installation Completed at Yavapai College in Prescott, AZ

Posted on November 18, 2013

Metacraft has completed an installation of the SimSuite ATC training platform at Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona. The ATC lab utilizes all components of the SimSuite platform including multiple SimScope stations, multiple SimTarget stations, and a 180 degree tower display using 6 high-definition large screen monitors powered by SimCab for local and ground control instruction.

Yavapai College Installation

Embry-Riddle Deploys Enhanced SimTarget

Posted on January 29, 2012

The latest version of SimTarget has been installed at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. The new version adds several new capabilities, most notably the aircraft presets database, which significantly reduces the time required to set up new training scenarios. The presets also make it very simple to add any type of aircraft to a scenario in progress, giving operators the ability to dynamically tailor the scenario to the student's proficiency level as the training session unfolds. The new preset target functionality was developed collaboratively with instructors on staff at Embry-Riddle, and is now available to all Metacraft SimSuite customers.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University