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1995/08 - A-4SU Simulator

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1995

The RSAF introduced the A-4SU Simulator at Paya Lebar Air Base to safely and effectively train pilots for emergency situations.

On 30 August 1995, the A-4SU Simulator was developed as a training component of the RSAF's new fleet of A-4SUs. It was located at the Flight Simulator Centre (FSC) in Paya Lebar Air Base.

RSAF soldiers viewing controls inside an A-4SU Skyhawk flight simulator.

The simulator was commissioned by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Defence and National Development Matthias Yao on 30 August 1995 at the FSC in Paya Lebar Air Base.

“A lot of emergencies cannot be practiced on real helicopters for safety reasons. Such training is carried out on the simulator, safely and without endangering life. The pilot can train repeatedly until he is proficient at the manoeuvres. Malfunctions in the landing systems and engines can be simulated so that junior pilots and on-line pilots alike will be able to learn to deal with those situations.”

MAJ William Ong, Commanding Officer, Flight Simulator Centre, 1995 on the merits of flight simulator training

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