The Predator^® Mission Trainer is a highly sophisticated flight simulator that accurately reproduces MQ-9A Reaper^® pilot and sensor operator aircrew stations, allowing students to master the art of flying and operating the widely fielded Predator-series remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) using actual flight hardware. With PMT, there is virtually no difference between simulated exercises and real-world operations.

PMT consists of a form, fit, and function user interface for the pilot and sensor operator stations utilizing GA-ASI's Ground Control Station (GCS) hardware. This hardware is integrated with CAE training system hardware and software to produce a high-fidelity training solution that models GA-ASI RPA systems, sensors, and weapons.

Robust environmental simulations support both initial qualification and mission training, including emergency and abnormal procedures. PMT is integrated with instructional systems, such as an Instructor Operator Station (IOS) that supports numerous instructional requirements such as crew training, monitoring and evaluation, as well as an integrated Debriefing System for pre-lesson review and post-lesson constructive critiques.

This configuration utilizes actual MQ-9A Reaper hardware and software and CAE's Blue Box high-definition training environment.

Features/Benefits:

• Uses high-fidelity flight hardware, simulation and training software to provide realistic Reaper aircrew training
• Accurately simulates MQ-9A Reaper sensors and weapons
• Simulates real-world environmental flight conditions: windshear, slope winds, low visibility, icing, thermal variations, and challenging runway conditions
• Simulates key mission support functions: mission planning, mission monitoring, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) control and display, data exploitation, and more
• Accurately models GCS-to-aircraft data link communications in over-the-horizon missions
• Supports initial qualification, mission qualification and continuous trainings along with operational mission rehearsal
• Includes an Instructor Operator Station with brief/debrief capabilities
• Supports simulation-based distributed training to help warfighters better prepare for future coordinated missions