Norxe, a Norwegian manufacturer of high-performance projection systems, is powering two immersive visual display systems (VDS) developed by project: syntropy, a creator of technology and display solutions for dome cinemas and immersive attractions, for Pilatus Aircraft’s PC-7 MKX Flight Training Devices (FTDs).
These systems offer a convincing training environment, with a 220 degree horizontal field of view and a vertical field of view ranging from -42.5 degrees to +90 degrees.
To deliver this wide field of view, the visual system demands high image detail and smooth motion, along with consistent performance across all five projection channels.
This is achieved using 4-metre SYNJETSIM fibreglass domes with a five-channel Norxe P60 4K projection system. The P60s are equipped with Aechelon image-generation technology to deliver the high-resolution, responsive imagery needed for professional flight training.
The PC-7 MKX combines a 4-metre SYNJETSIM fibreglass dome with a five-channel Norxe P60 4K projection systemImage courtesy of Norxe
Demanding application
Developed for challenging simulation and visualisation applications, the P60 delivers up to 8K@240Hz imagery, bringing together outstanding image detail with motion performance suited to the most demanding training and simulation environments.
Its solid-state NXL illumination platform has been developed with long-term operation in mind and offers over 60,000 hours of rated illumination lifetime.
Additionally, the projector's ability to deliver high resolution, high frame rates, and low latency makes it especially well-suited to multi-channel simulation environments, where image detail, motion response, and consistency across the full field of view are vital to creating a convincing training environment.
Using the Norxe N1 Extra Wide Zoom lens, each P60 can achieve a 0.80-1.25:1 throw ratio at 4K UHD resolution.
The P60 has been designed for challenging simulation and visualisation applicationsImage courtesy of Norxe
The N1 is engineered for demanding installations where space and projector positioning can be challenging, with an all-glass optical design, Scheimpflug adjustment, and Norxe's Lens Lock technology to help keep optics securely positioned after system alignment.
The full visual display solution was designed and integrated by project: syntropy, and includes automatic calibration and optical blend masks to deliver a continuous image across the dome.
Henning Kirchner, business development director DACH/Benelux at Norxe, says: "We are extremely proud to be working with project: syntropy on such a high-profile installation for Pilatus.
"Simulation environments like this place huge demands on the visual system, where image quality, speed and consistency across every channel are critical. With features such as CLO for stable brightness and colour performance over time, high resolution, low latency, the P60 is an ideal solution for demanding flight simulation applications.
"It is fantastic to see the technology being used as part of these new PC-7 MKX training systems."
Christoph Bode, CTO/owner, project syntropy GmbH, says: "Pilatus Team is a highly technically skilled group, we are proud that Pilatus have chosen to rely on us for the visual system in their training device for PC-7 MKX."
Norxe is a Norwegian manufacturer of high-performance projection systems for training and simulation, themed entertainment, planetariums, control rooms, and scientific visualisation. Its projectors meld solid-state illumination, long-term reliability, and exceptional image quality for mission-critical installations worldwide.
