Aircraft Fire trainers need not simply be “mock ups” of intact aircraft. The Aircraft Real Fire trainer can incorporate such features as “broken wing”, detached engine fire, and “canted” fuselage to make passenger extrication more challenging.
Creating a “safe and realistic” fuel spill is not easy. We use Liquid LPG and “patented” water bath technology to create a realistic fuel spill whilst reducing by more than 1/3rd the “gas consumption” – a very important factor when considering the maintenance and operational costs of the Training System and a significant reduction in the required “LPG” storage thus reducing cost of initial system outlay.
The “fuel spill” is highly realistic and flame height may be easily adjusted. The “fuel spill” is broken in to “sectors” which may be ignited singly, or simultaneously or “one after the other” to give the impression of a “spreading fire”.
Typically, a “fuel spill” channel will run from under the wing / wing engine to the main fuel spill sectors, enabling the “fire” to apparently spread from the wing to simulate a ruptured wing tank.
As for all of our training systems, the whole operation may be computer controlled
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From a design point of view, it is vitally important that the “fuel spill baths” be exactly level with the correct location of pilot burners and main fuel supplies. To ensure a safe and correct design, Phoenix should be in close touch with the consultant or “Civil’s contractor” from the earliest stage.
