BetaDraxon VR Training SyllabusApproaching the Aircraft
Virtual RealityDescription
Prepares trainees to safely drive a belt loader to an aircraft, enter the ERA with discipline, and align precisely under guidance. The lesson trains route selection, mandatory brake testing, and coordination with a guide person to prevent incidents.
Lesson Overview
- 1Apron assessment and route selection
- 2Approach toward the aircraft and brake testing
- 3Response to missed brake test simulation
- 4Driving under direction of the guide person
- 5Positioning and alignment at the cargo hold
Skills Acquired
- Assess the apron and confirm a safe, obstruction-free route
- Perform a proper brake test before ERA entry
- Follow guide person hand signals accurately in real time
- Maintain control at low speeds and safe stopping distances
Lesson Procedure
- The trainee begins with an environment and path check, confirming the aircraft beacon light is off, the route is clear, and the correct path is selected around the wing.
- After releasing the parking brake and shifting into forward gear, the trainee follows the designated path; deviations trigger a rewind and optional assistance.
- At the ERA line, the trainee performs a full brake test before crossing. Skipping the brake test results in a simulated accident, followed by a rewind and corrective feedback.
- Once moving closer to the aircraft, coordination with a guide person is required. Movement begins only when a guide is present, and the trainee must respond correctly to attention, stop, and directional signals. Ignoring a stop command triggers an injury simulation and rewind.
- For final positioning, the trainee follows guide signals to align with the cargo hold. Collisions or misalignment trigger feedback and rewind.
- After receiving the guide’s final OK, the trainee shifts to neutral, sets the parking brake, and completes the parking procedure.
- The lesson concludes with a success summary confirming all objectives have been met.
Safety Scenarios & Learnings
No brake test before ERA
Reinforces mandatory brake testing by simulating the consequences of skipped checks.
Reinforces mandatory brake testing by simulating the consequences of skipped checks.
Ignoring guides stop signal
Emphasizes attentiveness to ground guidance to prevent injury or equipment damage.
Emphasizes attentiveness to ground guidance to prevent injury or equipment damage.
Incorrect path selection
Teaches proper routing and spatial awareness by showing the risks of driving under the wing.
Teaches proper routing and spatial awareness by showing the risks of driving under the wing.
Crashing into GSE
Demonstrates the importance of maintaining safe distance and awareness around ground support equipment.
Demonstrates the importance of maintaining safe distance and awareness around ground support equipment.
Off-path driving
Highlights the need to follow designated driving lanes to avoid hazards and operational disruptions.
Highlights the need to follow designated driving lanes to avoid hazards and operational disruptions.
Crashing into the aircraft
Reinforces caution and slow approach near aircraft, showing the severe consequences of impact.
Reinforces caution and slow approach near aircraft, showing the severe consequences of impact.
Driving into a colleague
Simulates a critical safety violation, stressing constant vigilance and personnel during operations.
Simulates a critical safety violation, stressing constant vigilance and personnel during operations.
Approaching the aircraft at an angle
Issues an audio warning and then rewind; reinforcing the need for a straight alignment when approaching.
Issues an audio warning and then rewind; reinforcing the need for a straight alignment when approaching.
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