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AL50/MPG5
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  • Page 1 Flight Manual AL50/MPG5 Alsim 19/1/2007...
  • Page 2 AL50/MPG5 Table of Contents 0-1 INTRODUCTION ........
  • Page 3 AL50/MPG5 3-10 CREW LIMITS ........
  • Page 4 AL50/MPG5 5-6 OIL PRESSURE LOSS ....... . . 5-7 FIRE ......... . .
  • Page 5 AL50/MPG5 8-2-2 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ......8-3 STARTER .........
  • Page 6 AL50/MPG5 8-11-1 PROPELLER DE-ICE ......8-37 8-11-2 PITOT HEAT ........8-37 8-12 LIGHTS .
  • Page 7 2002-2005, Alsim Disclosure of this information is restricted This document is the sole property of Alsim customers. You shall agree not to disclose, reproduce or transfer this document in whole or in part, without the express written consent of Alsim.
  • Page 8 AL50/MPG5 0-1. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION This is the flight manual for the Alsim Synthetic Training Device model AL50, serial number A05G11, flight model MPG5. The flight modelling software is based on a single-engine aircraft with fixed-pitch propeller and non-retractable landing gear.
  • Page 9 AL50/MPG5 0-2. REVISIONS LOG OF REVISIONS Rev. Issue Date Reason for Revision Author Pages Revised 19/1/2007 Initial creation of document Alsim 19/1/2007...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AL50/MPG5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This Synthetic Training Device has been de- signed for professional flight training. Whenever some- body is “flying” it, an instructor trained in its use must be present! Assuming the trainer is installed correctly and in proper working order, there is only a minimum...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2. GENERAL AL50/MPG5 GENERAL Contents WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES ....SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ..UNITS OF MEASUREMENT ..... .
  • Page 12 Chapter 2. GENERAL AL50/MPG5 2-1. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Special statements in the Airplane Flight Manual concerning the safety or operation of the airplane are highlighted. All three are presented indented and centered, cautions and warnings in bold print.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2. GENERAL AL50/MPG5 2-2. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IFR Instrument flight rules ILS Instrument landing system ISA International Standard Atmosphere: 15˚C and 1013.2 hPa at MSL (mean sea level), with a decrease of 6.5˚C per 1000 m of altitude from MSL to 11000 m.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2. GENERAL AL50/MPG5 2-2. SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND TERMINOLOGY Minimum control speed in flight (not applicable to single-engine aircraft): Minimum speed at which the airplane is controllable with one engine inoperative, the other engine at take-off power and a bank angle of not more than 5˚into the operative engine.
  • Page 15 2-3. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT UNITS OF MEASUREMENT Again, this is not a complete units conversion table, but only a list of those units used in Alsim Flight Manuals. All figures are rounded to the third digit after the decimal point.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2. GENERAL AL50/MPG5 2-3. UNITS OF MEASUREMENT 2-3-7 TEMPERATURE ˚C = (˚F - 32) / 1.8 ˚F = ˚C * 1.8 + 32 19/1/2007...

  • Page 17: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3. LIMITATIONS AL50/MPG5 LIMITATIONS Contents GENERAL ........

  • Page 18: General

    This section provides the operating limitations and instrument markings for the flight model MPG5 (based on a single engine aircraft with fixed-pitch propeller and non-retractable landing gear) installed on an Alsim flight trainer model AL50. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION Do not exceed the speeds listed below.

  • Page 19: Air Speed Indicator Markers

    Chapter 3. LIMITATIONS AL50/MPG5 3-3. AIR SPEED INDICATOR MARKERS AIR SPEED INDICATOR MARKERS Red radial (Never Exceed Speed) ........... 308 km/h Yellow arc .

  • Page 20: Power Plant Instrument Markings

    Chapter 3. LIMITATIONS AL50/MPG5 3-6. POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS Red radial Yellow arc/radial Green arc Red radial Instrument Minimum Caution Normal operating range Maximum Tachometer – – 2000 to 2800 rpm 2800 rpm Figure 3.2: Tachometer...
  • Page 21 Maximum Takeoff Weight ..............900 kg CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITS The center of gravity of the Alsim synthetic training device A05G11 is fixed. MANEUVER LIMITS This is a normal category aircraft.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3. LIMITATIONS AL50/MPG5 3-12. EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM LIMITATIONS COMMUNICATION The avionics master switch must be OFF before connection to a ground power unit. 19/1/2007...
  • Page 23 Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 NORMAL PROCEDURES Contents GENERAL ........

  • Page 24: General

    4-1. GENERAL GENERAL The checklists presented in this chapter are checklists for a non-specific single-piston engine aircraft with fixed-pitch propeller and non-retractable landing gear installed on an Alsim trainer model AL50. NOTE: These checklists cannot replace qualified flight instruction. COCKPIT PREPARATION Flight documentation .

  • Page 25: Engine Start Up

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-4. ENGINE START UP ENGINE START UP Mixture ..........full rich Throttle .

  • Page 26: Taxiing

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-7. TAXIING TAXIING Taxi area ..........cleared Parking brake .

  • Page 27: Before Take-Off

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-9. BEFORE TAKE-OFF BEFORE TAKE-OFF Battery ..........confirm on Alternator.

  • Page 28: Climb

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-11. CLIMB 4-11 CLIMB Mixture ..........full rich Power .

  • Page 29: Approach And Landing

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-14. APPROACH AND LANDING 4-14 APPROACH AND LANDING Altimeter ........... . . set Electric fuel pump .

  • Page 30: Engine Shut-Down

    Chapter 4. NORMAL PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 4-17. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN 4-17 ENGINE SHUT-DOWN Parking brake ..........on Taxi lights.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Contents GENERAL ........

  • Page 32: General

    5-1. GENERAL GENERAL The checklists presented in this chapter are checklists for a non-specific single-piston engine aircraft with fixed-pitch propeller and non-retractable landing gear installed on an Alsim trainer model AL50. NOTE: The procedures described here are not a substitute for sound judgment and common sense.

  • Page 33: Engine Power Loss In Flight

    Chapter 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 5-3. ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Fuel selector ....... . switch to other tank Electric fuel pump .

  • Page 34: Fire

    Chapter 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 5-7. FIRE FIRE 5-7-1 ENGINE FIRE DURING START UP If engine has not started: Mixture ......... fuel cut-off...

  • Page 35: Electric Fire

    Chapter 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 5-8. ELECTRICAL FAILURES 5-7-3 ELECTRIC FIRE Battery ............off...

  • Page 36: Spin Recovery

    Chapter 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AL50/MPG5 5-9. SPIN RECOVERY SPIN RECOVERY Intentional spins prohibited. Throttles ......... . . retard to idle Ailerons.
  • Page 37 Chapter 6. PRESET VALUES FOR DIFFERENT FLIGHT PHASES AL50/MPG5 PRESET VALUES FOR DIFFERENT FLIGHT PHASES Contents TAKE-OFF ........

  • Page 38: Preset Values For Different Flight Phases

    Chapter 6. PRESET VALUES FOR DIFFERENT FLIGHT PHASES AL50/MPG5 6-1. TAKE-OFF All the values given in this chapter are recommended values for optimum performance of the simulated aircraft at 900 kg and ISA. Values will vary for different masses and meteorological conditions.

  • Page 39: Cruise Performance

    Chapter 6. PRESET VALUES FOR DIFFERENT FLIGHT PHASES AL50/MPG5 6-4. CRUISE PERFORMANCE CRUISE PERFORMANCE Mass 900 kg Standard atmosphere No wind Mixture set for maximum power Pressure altitude (ft) Power (%) IAS (km/h) Fuel flow (l/h) 2420 3000 2520 5000...

  • Page 40: Approach

    Chapter 6. PRESET VALUES FOR DIFFERENT FLIGHT PHASES AL50/MPG5 6-7. APPROACH APPROACH Altitude: 1000 ft. Wing Power Pitch Flaps (km/h) (ft/min) θ˚ approach 2300 1˚ approach 1750 -1˚ -300 Table 6.7: Preset Values for Approach LANDING Altitude: 500 ft. Wing...
  • Page 41 Chapter 7. OVERVIEW OF THE COCKPIT AL50/MPG5 OVERVIEW OF THE COCKPIT Contents COCKPIT FITTINGS ......

  • Page 42: Overview Of The Cockpit

    COCKPIT FITTINGS 7-1-1 OPENING THE CABIN The AL50’s cabin can be opened and closed using the holes in the cabin’s roof as handles. Simply pull the canopy in the desired direction - there is no locking mechanism. Handles Figure 7.1: Canopy handles...

  • Page 43: Seat

    Chapter 7. OVERVIEW OF THE COCKPIT AL50/MPG5 7-1. COCKPIT FITTINGS 7-1-2 SEAT The seat can be adjusted backwards and forwards by pulling the black handle upwards and then sliding the seat in the desired position. Handle Figure 7.2: Seat You can also change the headrest’s height: 1.

  • Page 44: Lights

    7-1-3 LIGHTS There are the following lights installed in the AL50: The flight deck is illuminated by two lamps right and left of the windshield. In order to switch the lights on and off, turn the upper part of the lamp to the position indicated below:...

  • Page 45: Start/Stop Panel

    Volume (beacon signals) Volume (intercom) Audio jacks for headsets Figure 7.6: Start/stop panel 7-1-5 HEADSETS The AL50 is equipped with two headsets with microphones (one for the pilot and one for the instructor). Volume Volume Mono/stereo switch Figure 7.7: Headset...
  • Page 46 FREQ ANNUNCIATOR TEST SELECT FREQ ACTIVATE BUG SELECTOR XPDR ROTATE IDENT CHRONO - BUG GYRO ALTI SPEED SLAVE BUG 1 BUG 1 AUTO PILOT BUG 2 BUG 2 FREE PITCH DOWN BUG 3 BUG 3 TIME APPR PARKING BRAKE RELEASED RADIO OUTER MIDDLE...
  • Page 47 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS Contents FLIGHT CONTROLS ......
  • Page 48 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-13 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ..8-39 8-13-1 ANNUNCIATOR TEST SWITCH ..... 8-39 8-13-2 STOPWATCH .

  • Page 49: Flight Controls

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-1. FLIGHT CONTROLS FLIGHT CONTROLS The flight control system consists of primary and secondary controls. 8-1-1 PRIMARY FLIGHT CONTROLS Wheel Turning the wheel controls roll (i. e. the simulated aircraft’s movement about the longitudinal axis).

  • Page 50: Secondary Flight Controls

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-1. FLIGHT CONTROLS Pedals The pedals control the simulated aircraft’s rudder and thus its yaw (movement about the vertical axis) when the aircraft is in the air. On ground the pedals control nose wheel steering.
  • Page 51 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-1. FLIGHT CONTROLS The pitch trim indicator is located under the heading indicator. The values range from -30 (max- imum down) to +83 (maximum up). PITCH +000 Figure 8.4: Pitch trim indicator Wing Flaps The flaps lever is located to the right of the gear lever.

  • Page 52: Power Plant

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-2. POWER PLANT POWER PLANT This chapter is not concerned with the type of engine and propeller installed on the aircraft being simulated, nor with how they function. This chapter only deals with how to actuate the controls and how to read the instruments in the trainer’s cockpit.

  • Page 53: Engine Instruments

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-2. POWER PLANT 8-2-2 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS Tachometer The tachometer is graduated in increments of 100 from 300 to 3500 RPM with numerals at 300, 500, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 and 3500. The green arc (normal operating range) goes from 2000 to 2800 rpm.
  • Page 54 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-2. POWER PLANT Oil Temperature Indicator This instrument shows the oil temperature in degrees Celsius. The scale is graduated in 30-degree increments from 0 to 140 with numerals at 40, 70, 100, and 130. The green bar goes from 40˚to 118˚, the yellow bar (caution) goes up to 40˚and the red bar indicating maximum temperature...

  • Page 55: Starter

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-3. STARTER STARTER The starter is located to the left of the ADF indicator. ENG START START Figure 8.11: Starter The switch has the following positions: • OFF • 1: only magneto 1 is used •...

  • Page 56: Landing Gear

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-4. LANDING GEAR LANDING GEAR The flight model MPG5 is equipped with a non-retractable landing gear. As the trainer hardware has been designed to also simulate aircraft with retractable landing gear, landing gear lever and annunciators are present on the flight deck.

  • Page 57: Flight Instruments

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-5. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 8-5-1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR The airspeed indicator installed for the flight model MPG5 shows the airspeed in kilometers/hour on the outer scale and in knots on the inner scale.

  • Page 58: Vertical Speed Indicator

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-5. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 8-5-2 VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR The vertical speed indicator has a graduated scale above and below a zero horizontal reference, in 100-ft increments, from zero to 2000 ft/min and -2000 ft/min...
  • Page 59 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-5. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 8-5-4 ALTIMETER There are two altimeters installed: one on the pilot’s panel, the other on the central panel. The altimeter’s scale is graduated from 0 to 1000 feet with increments of 20 feet. Altitude is displayed by means of three pointers.

  • Page 60: Attitude Indicator

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-5. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS 8-5-5 ATTITUDE INDICATOR There is one attitude indicator installed. The roll attitude index on the instrument’s frame has fixed reference marks at 0˚(white triangle), 10 and 20˚(short white bar), 30˚, 60˚and 90˚(long white bars). The white triangle at the instrument’s inside symbolizes the aircraft.

  • Page 61: Navigation Instruments

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS 8-6-1 ADF INDICATOR The ADF indicator is located to the left and just about the control wheel. Figure 8.22: ADF indicator The yellow pointer indicates the beacon received on the ADF receiver.

  • Page 62: Heading Indicator

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS 8-6-2 HEADING INDICATOR The heading indicator is located in the center of the pilot’s deck. Figure 8.23: Heading indicator The compass card indicates the aeroplane magnetic heading with reference to the aircraft symbol in the middle of the dial.

  • Page 63: Gyro System

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS 8-6-3 GYRO SYSTEM In case of a failure of the directional gyro system, the trainer is equipped with a heading correction system: GYRO SLAVE FREE Figure 8.24: Heading correction system In normal operation the gyro switch will be in position SLAVE.

  • Page 64: Obi

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS 8-6-5 There are two omni bearing indicators installed. The first one is located just above the control wheel. Figure 8.26: First OBI The heading select knob positions the compass card in order to find the heading to the selected VOR beacon or to find the runway axis (selected ILS) relative to the central vertical needle.

  • Page 65: Dme

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS The second OBI is located to the right and above the control wheel. Figure 8.27: Second OBI The compass card can be turned to indicate the current heading by means of the encoder on the instrument’s frame.
  • Page 66 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-6. NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS FREQ SELECT FREQ ACTIVATE Figure 8.29: Frequency selection buttons There are three working modes for the DME, which you change by pushing the button ACTIVATE (see picture above): •...

  • Page 67: Avionics

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS AVIONICS For the systems to work the avionic master needs to be ON AVIONIC MASTER Figure 8.30: Avionics Master Switch 8-7-1 RADIO NAVIGATION Receivers NAV 1 and 2 The NAV 1 and 2 are located in the radio block, over the engine instruments.
  • Page 68 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS First you need to select the NAV you want to use as your active radio, meaning it will be surrounded by the bright yellow rectangle. You do this by means of the frequency SELECT button (to the right of the radios).
  • Page 69 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS The ADF is located in the radio block between COM2 and DME. Figure 8.33: ADF In order to change the ADF frequency, you first need to select the ADF as your active radio, meaning it will be surrounded by the bright yellow rectangle.
  • Page 70 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS Transponder The transponder is located in the radio block between the NAV2 and the DME. Figure 8.35: Transponder In order to set the squawk code, you first need to select the XPDR as your active radio (surrounded by the bright yellow rectangle).

  • Page 71: Marker Annunciators

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS The OFF/SBY/ON/ALT button sets the transponder to the corresponding function. When set on ON or ALT an annunciator starts blinking on the digital display. When the ident button is depressed, the annunciator stays lit for four seconds.

  • Page 72: Communication

    8-7-3 COMMUNICATION Communication with air traffic control needs to be simulated with the flight instructor playing the ATC’s part. For details of how Alsim’s software supports this simulation, please refer to the Instructor’s Manual. Audio Control Panel For the system to function the avionic master needs to be ON.
  • Page 73 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS Radio COM 1 and COM 2 The COM 1 and 2 are located on the upper part of the radio block, just below the annunciators. Figure 8.40: COM 1 and 2 Both radios are identical and operated the same way: In order to change the COM frequency, you first need to select the COM you want to use as your...
  • Page 74 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-7. AVIONICS In order to transmit a message, you need to: 1. Set the correct frequency on one of the COM transceivers. 2. Make sure the MIC switch is in the correct position.

  • Page 75: Electrical System

    Landing light Taxi light Others Avionics master switch COM1 COM2 NAV1 NAV2 XPDR Figure 8.42: Diagram of the AL50’s simulated electrical system Connection of a ground power unit can be simulated by means of the instructor station (Aircraft Window). 19/1/2007 8-29...

  • Page 76: Electrical Controls And Indicators

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-8. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8-8-2 ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The battery and alternator are each controlled by one switch. These switches are located on the flight deck’s left-hand side - next to the emergency gear lever.

  • Page 77: Fuel System

    8-9. FUEL SYSTEM FUEL SYSTEM In the AL50 the fuel system consists of the left and right tank, fuel gauges for both tanks, the fuel selector switch and the electric fuel pump switch. The fuel tanks are filled by means of the instructor station’s “Aircraft Window”. You can find the maximum amount in the chapter “Limitations”...

  • Page 78: Electric Fuel Pump

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-9. FUEL SYSTEM 8-9-3 ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP On the left-hand lower edge of the flight deck, between the avionics master switch and the de-ice switches, there is a switch marked FUEL PUMP. This two-position toggle switch controls the electric fuel pump.

  • Page 79: Automatic Flight

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-10. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT 8-10 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT The autopilot is a 3-axis system with flight director and yaw damper. The flight director can be active without the autopilot. 8-10-1 FLIGHT DIRECTOR The flight director is engaged by means of the push button on the autopilot control panel situated on the flight deck’s right-hand side:...

  • Page 80: Autopilot

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-10. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT 8-10-2 AUTOPILOT Autopilot Control Panel The autopilot control panel is situated on the flight deck’s right-hand side: AUTO PILOT PITCH DOWN APPR Figure 8.53: Autopilot control panel It consists of the following elements: •...
  • Page 81 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-10. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT • FD: This button activates the flight director (FD). • AP: This button activates the autopilot (AP) as well as FD. If no other mode is engaged, the AP will maintain the current pitch attitude and the wings level.

  • Page 82: Automatic Flight Disengagement

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-10. AUTOMATIC FLIGHT 8-10-3 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT DISENGAGEMENT There is an autopilot disconnect button on the control wheel: Electric Autopilot pitch trim disengage Figure 8.55: Autopilot disconnet button on the wheel Pushing the disconnect button the first time disconnects the autopilot, pushing it a second time will disconnect the flight director as well.

  • Page 83: Ice Protection

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-11. ICE PROTECTION 8-11 ICE PROTECTION The following ice protection systems are installed on the A05G11: • Propeller de-ice • Pitot heat ELEC PROP PITOT DE-ICE HEAT Figure 8.56: Propeller de-ice and pitot heat switches...

  • Page 84: Lights

    Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-12. LIGHTS 8-12 LIGHTS The following light switches are installed on the A05G11 as two-positon toggle switches: • Strobe lights • Position lights (beacon) • Navigation lights • Landing lights • Taxi lights...
  • Page 85 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-13. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 8-13 MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 8-13-1 ANNUNCIATOR TEST SWITCH In the upper left-hand corner of the flight deck there is a two-position toggle switch for testing the...
  • Page 86 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-13. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 8-13-2 STOPWATCH The digital stopwatch is located above the HSI. Figure 8.62: Digital stopwatch on instrument panel You control the stopwatch by pressing the button on the wheel (see picture below) •...
  • Page 87 Chapter 8. OPERATION OF THE SIMULATED AIRCRAFT’S SYSTEMS AL50/MPG5 8-13. MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 8-13-3 BUG SELECTOR SWITCH Most positions of the bug selector switch have been described in the connection with the instru- ments on which the bugs can be set.
  • Page 88 The failure report is to be filled in whenever there is a technical problem (hard- or software) with the trainer. The modification request is to be filled in when you would like Alsim to change something about the trainer (for example, add a region to the instructor station’s database), even though the trainer is working correctly at the moment.
  • Page 89 Donner un num´ e ro d’identification ` a l’anomalie. Fax to Alsim: 00 33 2 51 71 98 06 Faxer ` a Alsim au num´ e ro suivant : 02 51 71 98 06. 19/1/2007...
  • Page 90 Donner un num´ e ro d’identification ` a la demande de the modification request. modification. Fax to Alsim: 00 33 2 51 71 98 06 Faxer ` a Alsim au num´ e ro suivant : 02 51 71 98 06. 19/1/2007...

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