New wireless radar simulator developed

by IBI Magazine on 20 Oct 2004 Robert Avis, a professional radar instructor, has developed a wireless radar simulator that is specifically designed for teaching navigational skills to prospective yachtsmen.

The new portable equipment offers a variety of exercise areas with realistic shipping contacts to exercise and perfect one's reactions to shipping scenarios in poor visibility.

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It is a completely wireless system, meaning that training courses can take place from any location, such as yacht clubs, sailing schools or Avis's own purpose-designed classroom. It is based on a professional version used by the merchant navy.

Avis was recently made a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation for his contribution to the safety of navigation in pleasure and commercial yachting.

His one-day radar training course, which is fully endorsed by the UK's Royal Yachting Association (RYA), is now in its ninth year with more than 660 students having successfully completed it.

For more information, visit www.radartraining.com or contact Robert Avis on Tel: 020 8660 6643 or by email to ra@radartraining.com.