Project Background

The United States Air Force licensed ten MarshST© simulators from EngineeringPeople to train personnel on aircraft marshalling signals found in AFMAN 11-218. MarshST© provides an interactive training environment that helps improve instruction quality, reduce instructor workload, and give trainees hands-on practice before working around aircraft.

Services and Solutions

EngineeringPeople delivered the following key services and solutions:

01

Simulation-Based Training

Built an interactive aircraft marshalling simulator that combines guided instruction, practice scenarios, and testing within a realistic airbase environment modeled after Sheppard Air Force Base.

02

Instructor Mode

Created a virtual instructor experience where trainees can watch marshalling gestures demonstrated and perform them alongside the instructor.

03

Practice Mode

Developed guided aircraft movement sequences that allow trainees to practice signals before takeoff and during recovery.

04

Test Mode

Implemented randomized testing with different bases, times of day, and aircraft, giving trainees 12 seconds to perform the correct signal.

05

Performance Reporting

Added score tracking and reports so students and instructors can review results and identify areas for improvement.

06

Customizable Training Environments

Included multiple environments, day and night modes, F-16 and C-17 aircraft models, audio, and support for future Virtual Reality adaptation.

Technical Challenges

Realistic Training Experience

The system needed to replicate real-world flightline conditions, aircraft operations, and airbase environments to improve training effectiveness and trainee engagement.

Instructor Workload Reduction

The system had to support self-guided learning while still giving trainees access to virtual instructor guidance when needed.

Scenario Variety

To better prepare students, the simulator needed randomized aircraft, locations, and lighting conditions.

Mobile Development

Created a clean, intuitive interface using Figma to maximize user engagement.

Bluetooth Integration

Integrated real-time performance tracking, personalized training modules, session recording, and team management for coaches.

Data Management

Configured the ESP32 Bluetooth module for seamless communication between the mobile device and HotShot™.

Approach

Interactive Learning Modes

EngineeringPeople structured MarshST© around three modes: Instructor, Practice, and Test, giving trainees a clear path from demonstration to hands-on practice to evaluation.

Aircraft Marshalling Simulation

The simulator places trainees in the marshaller’s point of view, guiding aircraft through pre-flight and recovery movements in realistic base environments with day and night operational scenarios.

Performance Feedback

Testing results are tracked and reported so instructors and trainees can analyze performance after each session.

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MarshST©: Airplane Marshalling Simulator