Chapter 3. AVIONICS

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CHAPTER 3

AVIONICS

3-l. GENERAL. Simulation for all onboard avionics equipment utilizes actual air-

craft panel hardware backed up by applicable analog and digital processing and

driver circuitry, all under computer control. Operation of nearly all panel

controls and indicators is simulated to depict actual equipment functions. (Table

3-1 lists the avionics systems that are simulated in the CMS).

3-2. COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT. Simulated radio communications are such that the

two-way communication primarily takes place between the trainee(s) and the instruc-

tor(s). At the same time, electronics interfacing with the computer, which defines

and controls some of the variables, allows for complete system flexibility. System

power controls and indications, aircraft flight parameters, and simulated equipment

failure commands are brought into the computer for processing. From these inputs,

the necessary commands are then generated for the avionics and system-related

equipment.

3-3. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT. Navigation systems and equipment provide location and

course-related information to the pilot and CPG via radio receiving links and

instrument panel indications.

3-4. RADAR AND TRANSPONDER EQUIPMENT. The radar and transponder equipment is

limited in simulation to provide status indications to either the pilot trainee or

the instructor.

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