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MODES OF OPERATION
Section III.
2 - 1 5 . GENERAL. T h e C M S c a n o p e r a t e o n - l i n e i n t h r e e c a t e g o r i e s : t r a i n i n g , a u t o -
fly, and demonstration. The CM can be used with the visual displays and/or motion
system in operation. With two visual systems, both cockpits can have out-the-win-
d o w (OTW) visual displays. T h e p i l o t o r C P G c o c k p i t c a n e i t h e r b e o p e r a t e d i n d e -
pendently, or both can be operated as on a single integrated mission as crew members
o f t h e s a m e a i r c r a f t . T h e CMS must be in the freeze mode to set up or edit a de-
monstration. Formulation of a demonstration involves recording and storing the
characteristics of particular flight or mission profiles in the computer memory.
A n accompanying audio commentary can also be recorded and synchronized to the
motion. During playback of a recorded demonstration for training, the CMS flies
itself through an established mission exercise in a hands-off-the-controls condi-
t i o n . As the CMS reflies the mission, all motion, aural sounds, instrument indica-
tions, and visual display scenes are recreated. This can show the trainee pilot
and/or CPG particular standard maneuvers special flight problems. (Further in-
formation on the demonstration category is given in Chapter 7 of this manual.) The
system features available to each cockpit for the modes of both independent and in-
tegrated operation art outlined in table 2-l.
2 - 1 6 . TRAINING. T h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f t r a i n i n g t o t r a i n e e s o c c u p y i n g t h e p i l o t o r
C P G c o c k p i t s i s u n d e r t h e p o s i t i v e c o n t r o l o f t h e i n s t r u c t o r . F o r independent
modes, the instructor can employ autofly with automatic performance recording, pre-
corded demonstrations. Initial conditions, preprogrammed malfunctions, or other
aids through the use of controls and CRT displays provided at the IOS. Information
to be displayed at the IOS is updated continuously during the training program to
reflect current status.
a . I n d e p e n d e n t T r a i n i n g . I n the independent mode, e a c h i n s t r u c t o r i s f r e e t o
control any of the manual features of the CMS. This includes inserting own cockpit
malfunctions, changing initial conditions, current conditions and weapon loading
configurations, and selection of nav/comm equipment and facilities. In addition, a
training session can be frozen, and a 15-second to 5-minute dynamic playback of the
current transpired flight conditions is available for review.
b. Integrated Training. In the integrated mode, the administration of training
to the trainees in both cockpits is under the positive control of either the PLT or
the CPG instructor. The controlling instructor controls the manual features of the
CMS. T h i s i n c l u d e s i n s e r t i n g m a l f u n c t i o n s , c h a n g i n g i n i t i a l c o n d i t i o n s , s e l e c t i o n
of nav/comm equipment and facilities, and all aspects of training. The other in-
structor generally acts as an observer and has use of only the emergency controls,
hardcopy requests, timer, and CRT display select (without editing capability). All
aspects of training in the integrated mode can be accomplished without the other
instructor present.
2 - 1 7 . AUTOFLY. T h e n e e d f o r a p i l o t a t a l l t i m e s i s o v e r r i d d e n b y t h e u s e o f t h e
a u t o m a t i c f l i g h t m o d e o f o p e r a t i o n . W h e n the CPG cockpit is operated in the inde-
pendent mode, the CMS flies itself to compensate for the missing pilot. The auto-
fly feature flies the copilot/gunner through a prerecorded aircraft maneuver, or
s e r i e s o f m a n e u v e r s . W h e n active in the autofly mode, the CMS performs as if a
pilot were actually flying the aircraft. During the autofly, the instructor can
interrupt the flight and assume manual control of the simulated aircraft heading
a n d a l t i t u d e ( i . e . , a c t a s t h e p i l o t ) . B y doing so, the CPG is allowed additional
t i m e , i f n e e d e d , t o o p e r a t e s e n s o r , s i g h t i n g , and weapon systems.
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