New Simulator for the H145 DRF Academy Expands Lufthansa Aviation Training's Portfolio

Germany - With the commissioning of a new Airbus H145 D3 Flight Training Device (FTD) Level 3, the DRF Academy is expanding its training capacities. The DRF Academy is one of the first organizations to use the new system developed by Reiser Simulation and Training. The simulator is located at the Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) site in Frankfurt. For H145 operators, training organisations and pilots, this will create a modern training programme that combines flexibility, realistic exercise scenarios and operational relevance.

"With the investment and commissioning of the new simulator, the DRF Akademie is underlining its claim to provide high-quality training solutions for DRF Luftrettung crews and external customers – together with strong partners and with a clear focus on quality, safety and operational excellence: an important investment in the future," emphasizes Florian Rabe, Managing Director of DRF Akademie, the significance of the event. "With the system, we are able to respond quickly to operational requirements while maintaining the highest standards of training for our customers."

Added value for training and qualification

The simulator is equipped with a state-of-the-art mixed reality system and faithfully replicates the Airbus H145 D3 variant with the latest avionics software version 10. This creates a resilient training environment for procedures, system understanding, and normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures – complemented by immersive scenarios for decision-making and collaboration in the cockpit. The device is designed to receive Multi-Crew Coordination (MCC) approval from the aviation authorities. This allows for dedicated MCC training on the H145 platform, a new feature for this type of training device.

For the DRF Academy, the commissioning of the new simulator is an important investment in expanding its training portfolio. The inauguration of the new simulator marks a strategic step towards more efficient, practical and economical pilot training. The simulator can be used in large parts of H145 training as well as for MCC- and IFR-related training scenarios. Training needs can thus be met more precisely, capacities can be scaled better and programs can be made more efficient. Customers benefit from a close integration of standardised procedures with complex multi-crew scenarios.

Location advantage through Frankfurt

An additional advantage is the integration into the infrastructure of Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT) in Frankfurt. There, the new FTD Level 3 complements the systems already used for training purposes and creates a modular training environment. The location offers efficient framework conditions, high availability and the opportunity to bundle different qualification and recurrent training courses in one place. LAT is the primary partner of the DRF Academy for the operation of the simulator, it provides the housing and maintenance and operates the simulator. Both partners plan to expand their cooperation in this area in the future.

"With the new H145 Flight Training Device, we are once again bundling state-of-the-art simulation technology, operational expertise and the infrastructure of the LAT location in Frankfurt into a high-performance training offering. The close cooperation with the DRF Academy has been creating optimal conditions for practical and flexible training at the highest level for years," says Matthias Spohr, CEO Lufthansa Aviation Training.

Technology partnership with Reiser

Reiser Simulation and Training, a manufacturer of modern simulation solutions with high technical precision, is behind the project. The device combines a detailed cockpit with contemporary visualization and integration options. For the DRF Academy, this partnership strengthens the quality of training, the ability to innovate and is future-proof – and creates an offer that is geared to the current requirements of helicopter training.

About Lufthansa Aviation Training
Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is one of the world's leading companies in the field of flight training with its expertise in the education and training of cockpit and cabin personnel at ten training and training locations. The company is headquartered at Munich Airport and employs around 800 people at all training locations. Its customer portfolio includes more than 250 nationally and internationally renowned airlines, including the Lufthansa Group airlines. Lufthansa Aviation Training has almost 200 pieces of training equipment. These include training aircraft for pilot training, flight simulators of all common aircraft types for pilot training, as well as emergency and service mock-ups for the training and further education of cabin crews. Under the European Flight Academy (EFA) brand, Lufthansa Aviation Training bundles the flight schools of the Lufthansa Group.

About DRF Akademie GmbH
DRF Akademie GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of DRF Stiftung Luftrettung gemeinnützige GmbH and acts as a training provider for the DRF Group as well as for external customers. The DRF Academy offers further education, training and further education in the core areas of emergency medicine, flight operations and maintenance as well as management and leadership development. Through daily cooperation with emergency paramedics, emergency doctors, pilots and technicians, the DRF Academy has a deep understanding of the real requirements of everyday operations. This practical knowledge is continuously incorporated into the design of the educational offerings – so participants benefit from experience that comes directly from their own organization.

Source: Lufthansa Aviation Training