Formation flight preceding helicopter air-to-air refueling at dawn, simulated in the Air Vehicle Simulator (AVES)

Formation flight preceding helicopter air-to-air refueling at dawn, simulated in the Air Vehicle Simulator (AVES)
Representation of a receiver rotorcraft maintaining so-called astern position, right before contact initiation during Helicopter Air-to-Air Refueling (HAAR). The onset of dawn demonstrates the potential to simulate HAAR at any time of day or night in the Air Vehicle Simulator (AVES). This enables a broad exploration of the maneuver and can support capability development of operators.