NRC — Research Aircraft Fleet
Overview
Fee-for-service access to a fleet of research aircraft, as well as research pilots, technical experts and engineers.
At a glance
Funding available
- Integrate new technologies
- Research and experimental development
- Reduce the ecological footprint
- No Condition
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Ontario
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- All groups
Activities funded
Eligibility
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Who is eligible?
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) offers its highly specialized aircraft fleet for research and development projects in aeronautical technologies. While specific evaluation and selection criteria are not provided, the service is geared towards industries involved in flight testing and pilot education.
Eligible expenses
The grant is designed to support research and development activities in aeronautical technologies, with a focus on enhancing avionics, pilot education, and aircraft systems. Eligible projects facilitate advanced simulation testing, human factors research, and atmospheric studies leveraging the unique capabilities of the NRC's diverse aircraft fleet.
- Research and development in digital fly-by-wire control systems and human interface issues using the Bell fleet.
- Testing and demonstration of advanced pilot-vehicle interfaces, such as smart displays and helmet-mounted displays.
- Evaluation of night vision systems and related technologies in aeronautical settings.
- Long-distance atmospheric and biospheric studies using pressurized twin-engine aircraft like the Convair 580.
- Support for alternative fuels research and microgravity experiments using the Falcon 20 aircraft.
- Prototyping advanced avionic displays and flight display technologies aboard the Harvard and T-33 aircraft.
- Development of flight mechanics and flight systems utilizing the Twin Otter's capabilities for real-time data acquisition and environmental sensing.
Selection criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria to ensure alignment with the NRC's aeronautical research objectives.
- Impact of the proposed technology on situational awareness, safety, and mission performance.
- Innovation and advancement in pilot-vehicle interfaces and control systems.
- Contribution to the development of new avionics and aeronautical technologies.
- Potential to meet forthcoming regulatory and environmental standards.
- Feasibility and clarity of the research and development plan.
How to apply
Preparing the proposal
- Consult the eligibility criteria and grant guidelines
- Write the proposal following the required format
- Gather the requested documents
Submitting the proposal
- Send the complete proposal within the prescribed deadlines
- Ensure that all required elements are included
- Confirm the receipt of the proposal by the NRC
Evaluating the proposal
- Reviews by external evaluators
- Evaluation by an internal review committee of the NRC
- Notification of the evaluation results
Negotiating the funding terms
- Discuss financial terms with the NRC
- Finalize funding details and schedule
- Obtain final approval from the NRC
Additional information
- The NRC's Aerospace Research Centre is a well-established flight testing facility with decades of experience and world-class expertise. - The NRC supports Canadian avionics manufacturers in developing advanced technologies for next-generation aircraft and modern helicopter cockpits. - Technologies like side-arm controllers, programmable head-down displays, speech I/O, and helmet-mounted displays are being demonstrated and perfected in the NRC's realistic airborne simulator. - The on-board installations of the aircraft are constantly improved to meet the latest technological needs of clients, keeping them at the forefront of aeronautical research. - The aircraft are supported by an experienced technical team that conducts focused and responsive airborne research and experimentation.
