High Fidelity Training Devices

J.F. Taylor, Inc. provides full-scale development of advanced military full flight simulators. Our staff of seasoned engineers considers the life cycle cost of each device and utilizes open architectures and the latest Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) components to deliver a cost-effective and capable training device. Our success on past projects, coupled with our manufacturing capabilities and experience as a master integrator make J.F. Taylor, Inc. a low-risk provider of training system devices.

 

 

 

 

KC-130T APT developed and manufactured at the J.F. Taylor, Inc. facility from a salvaged cockpit shell (inset).

 

 

Our goals are to be responsive to customer requirements, improve the warfighters’ training capabilities, and lower training costs. Our teamwork, quality processes, and detailed planning provide our customers with a fully functional simulator on budget and on time.

Our management believes in the Integrated Program Team (IPT) concept, and we have led and participated in IPTs on all our training device developments. This format gives the customer more frequent input into the overall design. Our management and visual database IPTs have been the most active in past projects.

The AH-1W (shown in model below) has had better than 99% availability
during its first 3 years of operation, a tribute to J.F. Taylor, Inc.’s quality products.

Extensive Experience

The company’s extensive experience in military aircraft RDT&E, positions J.F. Taylor, Inc. as a uniquely qualified supplier of training system devices. Our talented team of engineers, logisticians, and technical writers apply knowledge acquired from both previous training systems and our RDT&E work to new training systems under development.

We have been involved in the trainer development on many of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps platforms. These include the F-14A/B, F/A-18C/D/E/F, P-3C, SH-60B, MH-60S, CH-53E, AH-1W, UH-1N, V-22, KC-130T, VH-3D, and VH-60N.

We integrate a multitude of vendors’ products into key trainer functions to produce superior products. We have experience with visual system vendors such as E&S, SGI, Quantum 3D, and Aechelon; and control loading system vendors such as SCT, Fokker, and Servos and Simulation.

Broad Capabilities

We use a wide variety of computational systems, operating systems, and programming languages to provide our customers the best device possible. We have developed real-time capabilities utilizing Alpha-based systems and Intel-based systems. Our latest systems are designed using PC technology with LINUX and Microsoft Windows 2000 operating systems.

J.F. Taylor, Inc. has developed devices to provide interoperable training with other training systems using High Level Architecture (HLA) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS). We have also integrated different Semi-Automated Forces (SAF) systems into our training devices. This provides a much richer synthetic environment for the warfighter.

We have Fabrication Facilities for both mechanical and electrical designs. This lowers cost and risk as the technicians have direct access to the engineering team throughout the fabrication and installation process.

We understand the importance of logistics and maintenance documentation as it pertains to the life cycle cost and availability of the device. We employ a talented logistics and documentation team which works with the engineering teams to produce accurate and complete documents the first time.

Competitive Pricing

J.F. Taylor, Inc.’s policy is to reduce initial costs as well as maintenance expenses for our customers through the following key methods:

  • Utilize the best COTS products available to lower initial and maintenance costs.
  • Rehost existing software models to reduce development time and initial costs.
  • Draw from our large library of tested avionics ­models that can be used in new devices.
  • Actively track progress throughout the design ­process.
  • Create designs that include all human engineering factors.

Recent Trainer Projects

Highlights

MH-60S TOFT Cockpits

Delivered 2 high-fidelity MH-60S cockpits to the U.S. Navy for use in TOFT devices; 3rd cockpit is under construction.

AH-1W Taiwan Cobra Flight Simulators

Developed 2 high-fidelity AH-1W trainers under FMS case for U.S. Navy. Prepared facility in Taiwan; delivered and are supporting devices in Taiwan.

KC-130T APT with Navigator Station

Developed a high-fidelity flight trainer for the USMC and provided logistics support.

Executive Helicopter Flight Trainers

Developed high-fidelity VH-3D and VH-60N cockpits; developed Visual Databases for 5 gaming areas including Washington DC, New York City, Chicago, and Los Angeles; supported device integration into transportable enclosures.

SH-60B TOFT Cockpit

Delivered a high-fidelity SH-60B cockpit to the U.S. Navy for use in a TOFT device.

P-3C AIP Partial Aircrew Coordination Trainer

Developed avionics models for the ALR-66(V)3 ESM, Radar Control Panel, and EP-2060 Pulse Processor systems for the P-3C AIP PACT training device.

For Additional Information

For additional information on J.F. Taylor, Inc. or to find out how our capabilities can meet your needs, please contact information@jfti.com.

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