(electronic translation of German press release)

Nidderau 10 March 2011 – start flying, landing, react to an engine fire or prepare an air ambulance: flight simulators to provide realistic tasks without risk. To prepare the pilots and technicians working on the complex processes in the cockpit, is the helicopter manufacturer Eurocopter flight procedures including devices such as the Avionics Trainer (AVT), a. With the help of the AVT, the student can learn the operation of navigation equipment and flight instruments under normal and abnormal flight conditions. It is operated via touch screens, touch-sensitive screens.WES Ebert Electronic Systems Avionics Eurocopter delivered the coach of the helicopter EC135 and EC145, touch screens in custom enclosures.

Ralph Andreas Schmidt led the development of AVT in the Department of Training Products and Helicopter Data Package “and the touch technology is convinced:” The touch screens offer the best value for money, the future pilots and technicians with the cockpit of the helicopter EC135 and EC145 to become familiar. The cases were made by WES for our requirements and specifications.This ensures that the external appearance of the monitors over a longer period remains unchanged and neutral. “

WES has set for the trainer 17 “and 19” built-in monitors by Elo, a subsidiary of Tyco Electronics.