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FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL, INC. SELECTS MOOG INC. AS ITS MOTION BASE SUPPLIER
01 December 2003 - Moog Controls
| FlightSafety International, Inc., has selected Moog Inc. to provide the electric motion bases and electro-mechanical actuators for its flight simulators. Moog is the designated supplier for the 60 in. stroke 6 Degrees of Freedom motion bases and electric control loading actuators. |
FlightSafety International, Inc., has selected Moog Inc. to provide the electric motion bases and electro-mechanical actuators for its flight simulators. Moog is the designated supplier for the 60 in. stroke 6 Degrees of Freedom motion bases and electric control loading actuators. Moog Inc. developed electric motion bases and control loading actuators to be a direct replacement for hydraulic systems of FSI’s simulators. Moog has worked with FlightSafety for over 15 years on hydraulic systems and has leveraged its expertise in hydraulic and electric technologies to develop a new functional replacement that is energy efficient and clean, while maintaining the same high performance. “Moog is a leader in providing the performance, reliability, and ease of integration that the industry is looking for in motion systems,” said Martin Berardi, Vice President and General Manager, Moog Inc. “We are pleased to be supplying this innovative system to one of our valued long term partners for their next generation simulators.” These electric systems meet or exceed the requirements of all regulatory authority for their highest level of qualification. FlightSafety has proposed this equipment on future programs such as, Flight School XXI, V-22, C-17, and others.
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About: Moog Controls
Moog Controls started life in the UK in October 1965 as Moog Hydra-Point, based in Cheltenham, England. This new subsidiary was set up to manufacture and market the Moog Hydra-Point machines in the UK, South Africa and European common market.Nearly 40 years later, not only does MCL manufacture a suite of products for motion control applications, they are also active in the design and development of new and innovative solutions for precision control problems. Our team of highly skilled engineers can provide project support to assist our customers in the performance of a wide variety of applications including, motion simulators for training and entertainment, industrial gas turbine controls, plastics machinery controls, heavy industry, metal forming & pressing, and commercial and military ground vehicle controls. All Moog subsidiaries are represented by regional sales engineers backed by comprehensive product and engineering support teams. Add to this the global presence of Moog and you are ensured a competent partner to deliver and service you and your customers needs. MCL employs over 270 people on its Tewkesbury site, accommodated in 3 buildings, producing over 21,500 servovalves per annum. |
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