Moog and Huayi Blue Sky have completed the development of a flight simulator and obtained a Class D certificate

Moog, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance motion control products, solutions and services, helped Tianjin Huayi Blue Sky Technology Co., Ltd. develop the first A320 full-mission flight simulator, which was awarded the Class D flight simulation training equipment certificate issued by the Airworthiness Management Department of the Civil Aviation Administration of China; this is also China's first domestically developed Class D flight simulator. The success of this project is of symbolic significance to the field of pilot training simulators in China. It not only fills the gap in my country's independent research and development and production of pilot training driving simulators, but also proves the continuous improvement of China's aviation science and technology strength.

As the number of aircraft in China increases, the demand for pilots is also rising. China may become the world's largest single market for pilot training in the next 20 years. It is estimated that there will be at least 3,000 new pilot training needs in China each year in the future. Flight simulators play an important role in "reducing risks and reducing costs" in the pilot training industry and are an indispensable tool for flight training. my country's flight simulator industry has great development potential, but there are very few companies in China that can independently develop high-end flight simulators. Such an overall environment has brought great opportunities to companies, but also put forward higher requirements and challenges.

Tianjin Huayi Blue Sky Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 2003. It is a high-tech company founded by returned overseas students with independent intellectual property rights, focusing on the research and development, production and sales of aviation simulation equipment. In 2017, Huayi Blue Sky made a strategic decision to invest its own funds to develop the first D-level pilot training simulator independently developed in China. After several months of discussion and evaluation, Huayi Blue Sky selected Moog as the supplier of motion system and control load system for this project and signed a contract. Moog is the first manufacturer in the world and China to provide electric motion system and electric control load system for flight simulators. It has unique technical advantages and the highest market share. Its related products are widely used by major domestic airlines. After years of hard work, Moog China has established comprehensive local technical support capabilities, which can respond quickly in all directions and provide effective services and support.

Mr. Gu Zengwei, Chairman of Huayi Lantian Company, said that they experienced many challenges in the process of developing this Class D simulator, but Moog's two subsystems always maintained extremely high performance and stability, which saved them from spending any extra energy and attention. Moog's after-sales and engineering teams were also able to provide support, help and suggestions at any time based on their rich experience, which gave their team great security and confidence during the development process and provided a strong backing for the successful completion of the first domestically produced Class D simulator. The entire design and engineering team of Huayi Lantian Company unanimously agreed that their decision to choose Moog as the supplier for this simulator project was a very correct one.

All employees of Huayi Blue Sky took a group photo with the A320D-level simulator

Interior view of Huayi Lantian's first A320D-class simulator

William Opie, General Manager of Moog's Industrial Systems and Services Business Unit, said: "The Moog team is proud to be the key subsystem supplier of the first Chinese self-developed Level D pilot flight simulator. The Chinese market is dynamic and promising, and is one of Moog's strategic priorities. More than 90% of the approximately 200 Level D simulators currently installed and operated in mainland China are equipped with and use Moog's products. This is due to our efforts to deepen our presence in the Chinese market and establish a full range of solutions. In addition, Moog is discussing with the Huayi Blue Sky project team to add additional features to this Level D pilot posture simulator and continue to cooperate to meet the growing demand for commercial flight pilot training in China. This will continue to promote the development of the simulator market in China."

The successful development and certification of the first domestically developed Class D flight simulator will undoubtedly become a milestone. Moog is determined to forge ahead with its peers in the industry and grow together to provide the Chinese flight training market with continuously improved high-quality products and localized services!