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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
3-2. 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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