Airside Driver Trainer Simulator

Micro Nav Ltd

Micro Nav's airside driver trainer simulates runway driving in day and night conditions allowing drivers to train quickly, effectively and safely.

Training Benefits

  • Airside drivers learn airport driving rules and radio procedures quickly and safely.
  • Runway incursions are reduced.
  • Operation interruptions are reduced.
  • Disruption by driver training reduced.
  • Drivers can be trained for adverse weather conditions and emergencies.
  • Regular competency checks can be held.
  • Revenue achieved from training and testing drivers.
  • New routes and procedures can be learnt safely and in advance of the changes.
  • Drivers can learn how to work in realistic traffic.

Day and Night Airside Simulations

Trainer Features

  • Realistic 3D full colour model and display of airport.
  • Accurate database of airport with roads, runways, stands, aprons, signs, stop bars, traffic signals and buildings.
  • Dynamic control of aircraft and other ground vehicles.
  • Dynamic control of traffic signals and lights.
  • Dynamic control of weather, visibility and emergencies.
  • Day, night and dusk operations.
  • Reduced visibility and snow obscured operations.
  • Two-way radio communications with ground control and other agencies.
  • Vehicle driving controls with steering wheel, brakes and accelerator.
  • High-fidelity drivers view with rear view mirror.
  • Automation and real time interaction with exercises.
  • Facilities for creating exercises, weather conditions and traffic.
  • Option to integrate with 3D tower simulator for team training with apron, ground and tower controllers.
Daytime Airport Runway SimulationNight Time Runway Simulation
Drivers view with other vehicles, aircraft, ground markings and airport buildings.Night operations.


Airside Driver Trainer

Trainer Specification

  • Drivers cab with steering wheel, brake and accelerator.
  • Image generator with advanced real-time 3D graphics.
  • Three screen LCD flat-panel display with high quality images.
  • Picture-in-picture rear view mirror.
  • PC platform giving low cost maintenance and upgrades.
  • Instructor station with run time control and interaction with the exercise.
  • Exercise preparation tools with automation scripts for customised airside driver training.
  • Two-way radio communications.
  • Simulation and selection of own vehicle performance.
  • Simulation of day, night, dusk, reduced visibility, adverse weather operations and emergencies.
  • Simulation of aircraft and other vehicles.
  • Accurate 3D model and database of selected airports.
  • Selection of 3D models of aircraft and ground vehicles.
  • 12 months warranty and ongoing support services.
  • User training and manuals.
Airport Driver TrainingLow Vision Airport Driver Training
Drivers view with rear view mirror.Low visibility operations with other vehicle and aircraft.


Airside Driver Simulator

The BEST Solution

Micro Nav is the leading specialist supplier of ATC simulators and training systems with an unbroken track record dating back to 1988. Our customers include major airport operators and the national air traffic authorities who set the training and qualification standards. Micro Nav develop, deliver, test and support airport training systems world wide.

The airport driving simulator can be easily integrated with the Micro Nav range of BEST ATC tower and radar simulators. Micro Nav provide civil and military training systems and airport design and test tools. Please contact us for example prices, tailored offers, further information and demonstrations.

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