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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ..... POWER PLANT INSTRUMENT MARKINGS ....Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 4 ....3-2-4 ENGINE SECURING (FEATHERING) ....Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 5 ......5-2-1 PILOT’S FLIGHT DECK ..... Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 6 ....... . 6-37 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 7 ......6-67 6-13-3 REGISTRATION PLATE ..... 6-68 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved -1-7...
  • Page 8 AL250 Flight Manual This page intentionally left blank Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved -1-8...
  • Page 9 ......0-14 0-7-7 Temperature ......0-14 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 10 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 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 11: General

    This manual contains the information needed by the pilot to operate the trainer. The proce- dures presented are the result of ALSIM’s knowledge and experience up to the date of issue of the manual or its latest revision. The manual is not intended to be a guide for basic flight instruction or a training manual.
  • Page 12: Revisions Log

    Updated Electrical System diagram 06/06/2019 6-47 Added DME information to EHSI section 02/02/2021 6-31 Added Alternate Air information 12/02/2021 6-12 Added Alternate Static Valve information 12/02/2021 6-65 Table 1: Document Revisions Log Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 13: Safety Instructions

    As a user, do not open the hood covering the trainer mechanical parts! Or, if it is open, do not close it (and don’t touch anything inside). For further safety information, on topics such as installation, moving or cleaning of the trainer, please see the Maintenance Manual. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 14: Emergency Stop

    Have the problem solved before restarting the trainer. To restart the trainer after having pushed the emergency button, release the emergency stop by turning it clockwise. This will make it jump out again. Then follow the start procedure. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 15: Using This Manual

    An operating procedure, technique, etc. that may result in damage to equipment if not followed. NOTE An operating procedure, technique, etc. considered essential to emphasize. Information contained in notes may also be safety related. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 16: Glossary

    C/B: Circuit breaker CDI: Course Deviation Indicator DC: Direct current DME: Distance measuring equipment EAT: Entering Air Temperature ECU: Engine Control Unit. Computer that measures all the necessary parameters for FADEC calculations. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 17 50 feet (15m) or with no decision height and with a Runway Visual Range not less than 700 feet (200m) but not less than 150 feet (50m). Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18 MOCA: Minimum Obstruction Clearance Altitude MQTG: Master Qualification Test Guide MSD: Multi-System Display MSL: Mean sea level N1: Engine low pressure rotor revolutions per minute N2: Engine high pressure rotor revolutions per minute Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 0-10...
  • Page 19 TAS: True Airspeed is the airspeed of an airplane relative to undisturbed air which is the CAS corrected for altitude, temperature and compressiblility. TAT: Total Air Temperature TCAS: Tra c Collision Avoidance System TGFD: Trim, Gear and Flaps Display. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 0-11...
  • Page 20 GPS for all phases of flight, including precision approaches to any airport within its coverage area. WAT: Weight, Altitude, Temperature WAL: Warning and Advisory List Windmilling propeller: Propeller rotating from airstream inputs Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 0-12...
  • Page 21: Units Of Measurement

    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. 0-7-1 Speed 1 Knot = 1 nautical mile per hour = 1.852 km/h...
  • Page 22: Pressure

    1 psi = 68.948 hPa = 2.036 in.Hg 1 hPa = 0.0145 psi = 0.0295 in.Hg 1 mb = 1 hPa 0-7-7 Temperature °C = (°F - 32) / 1.8 °F = °C * 1.8 + 32 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 0-14...
  • Page 23: Limitations

    ..... . . 1-12 COMMUNICATION ......Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 24 Limitations AL250 Flight Manual GENERAL GENERAL This section provides the operating limitations and instrument markings for the AL250 BPG9 flight model. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (IAS) 1-2-1 TWO ENGINES OPERATING — never exceed speed ............202 kt —...
  • Page 25: Airspeed Indicator Markers

    Maximum oil temperature ..........245°F Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26 Maximum (red ine) ............8 PSI Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 27: Power Plant Instrument Markings

    (warm-up, taxi, take-o ) Cylinder Head Temperature 200° to 500°F 500°F Table 1.1: Power Plant Instrument Markings Figure 1.2: Tachometer Figure 1.3: Oil Temperature Figure 1.5: Cylinder Head Temperature Figure 1.4: Oil Pressure Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28: Fuel Limitations

    Maximum take-o weight ............3800 lbs CENTRE OF GRAVITY LIMITS The centre of gravity of the ALSIM AL250 is variable within a range of 0% to 100% (0% is maximum forward CG and 100% is maximum aft CG).
  • Page 29: Automatic Pilot

    AUTOMATIC PILOT 1-11 AUTOMATIC PILOT The AL250 is equipped with an ALSIM autopilot. • During autopilot operation, the pilot must be seated at the controls. • The autopilot must be disabled for take-o , landing, and in approach below 200 ft AGL.
  • Page 30 Limitations AL250 Flight Manual COMMUNICATION This page intentionally left blank Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 31: Normal Procedures

    ..... . . 2-16 SHUTDOWN AND APRON ....Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 32: General

    Normal Procedures AL250 Flight Manual GENERAL GENERAL The checklists presented in this chapter are for a generic twin piston engined aircraft flight model installed on the ALSIM AL250. NOTE These checklists cannot replace qualified flight in- struction. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 33: Cabin Inspection

    AVIONIC MASTER ............. . . OFF Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34: Engine Start Up

    SEAT BELTS ........... . ON AND FASTENED Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 35: Taxi

    DEPARTURE DATA ............CHECKED Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 36: After Take Off

    AUTO PILOT ........BARO AND ALTITUDE ALERT SET Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 37: Approach Or Downwind

    COWL FLAPS ..............OPEN Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38: Shutdown And Apron

    ALL SWITCHES ..............OFF Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 39: Abnormal And Emergency Procedures

    ..... 3-15 3-8-1 VACUUM PUMP FAILURE ....3-15 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 40 GENERAL The checklists presented in this chapter are for a generic twin piston engined aircraft flight model installed on the ALSIM AL250. All numeric values (speeds, distances, etc.) have been adapted to the BPG9 flight model. However, the procedures are general.
  • Page 41: Detecting Dead Engine

    CLIMB ............. . BLUE LINE 88 kt Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 42: Engine Securing (Feathering)

    ELECTRICAL LOAD ............REDUCE Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 43 FUEL SELECTOR ..............OFF EXPECT “ONE ENGINE INOPERATIVE APPROACH”, section 3-2-14. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44 MAYDAY CALL ............CONSIDER LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 45 POWER (AFFECTED ENGINE) ..........REDUCED APPLY “PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN”, section 3-2-6. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 46 AIRSPEED ..............REDUCED Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 47 MANUAL GEAR EXTENSION HANDLE ........EXPECTED Expect battery power to last for 20 minutes LAND ASAP Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 48 G/A ONE ENGINE PROCEDURE ..........NOTICED Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-10...
  • Page 49 RIGHT ENGINE ............RESTART Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-11...
  • Page 50 BREAKERS ............. . DISENGAGE If flight can be continued safely without electric power, land at nearest airport and have the electric circuit repaired. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-12...
  • Page 51 GEAR LIGHTS ............. . 3 GREEN NOTE After successful extension (three green lights), if the Landing Gear circuit breaker has been pulled, the cen- tre red warning light will remain on. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-13...
  • Page 52 RUDDER ............. . . NEUTRALIZE CONTROL WHEEL ..SMOOTH BACK PRESSURE TO RECOVER FROM DIVE Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-14...
  • Page 53 • IF IN IMC ..... . OBTAIN ATC ASSISTANCE TO NEAREST VMC Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-15...
  • Page 54 Abnormal and Emergency Procedures AL250 Flight Manual FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS This page intentionally left blank Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 3-16...
  • Page 55 100% 2400 100% HOLD INITIAL APPROACH DOWN 2700 100% FINAL APPROACH DOWN 2700 100% DOWN 2700 100% FINAL 1,3 Vs0 Table 4.1: MEP Performance Table *Manifold Pressure Service ceiling: 16,200 ft Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 56 Performance AL250 Flight Manual This page intentionally left blank Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 57 ....5-2-3 PEDESTAL ......Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 58: Cockpit Overview

    The cockpit is illuminated by a lighting module mounted directly above the flight deck. The lighting module is positioned as shown below. The flight deck is also backlit. Figure 5.1: Cockpit Lighting Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 59: Lighting Module

    Switch the lights on and o by pushing the button located at the side of the lighting module. Figure 5.2: Light module BACKLIGHT The flight deck is also backlit. The backlight intensity can be adjusted using the Instruments Light control. Figure 5.3: Instruments Light control Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 60: Seats

    After entry (sitting), use the slide handle (3) to move the seat fully forward and then use the fine adjustment handle (2) as necessary. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 61: Seatbelts

    The trainer can be equipped with up to two optional headsets with microphones. Volume Volume Mono/stereo switch Figure 5.4: Headset FLIGHT DECK The flight deck consists of the pilot’s flight deck and a central flight deck (with avionics and engine instruments). Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 62: Pilot's Flight Deck

    Cockpit Overview AL250 Flight Manual FLIGHT DECK 5-2-1 PILOT’S FLIGHT DECK Figure 5.5: Pilot’s Flight Deck Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 63: Central Flight Deck

    Cockpit Overview AL250 Flight Manual FLIGHT DECK 5-2-2 CENTRAL FLIGHT DECK Figure 5.6: Central Flight Deck Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 64: Pedestal

    Cockpit Overview AL250 Flight Manual FLIGHT DECK 5-2-3 PEDESTAL Figure 5.7: Pedestal Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 65 ..... 6-24 6-5-1 AIRSPEED INDICATOR ....6-24 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 66 ....6-60 6-11 ICE PROTECTION ......6-64 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 67 ..... 6-67 6-13-3 REGISTRATION PLATE ....6-68 Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 68: Flight Controls

    Moving the stick fore and aft controls pitch (i. e. the simulated aircraft movement about the lateral axis). Pushing the stick forward lowers the simulated aircraft nose, pulling the wheel back raises it. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 69: Pedals

    On the ground the pedals control nose wheel steering. The wheel brakes are activated by pressing the upper part of the pedal with one’s toes. Toe brake Figure 6.2: Pedals with toe brakes Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 70: Secondary Flight Controls

    SECONDARY FLIGHT CONTROLS The secondary flight controls consist of pitch trim, rudder trim and the wing flaps. The manual trim controls are located on the pedestal: Figure 6.3: Manual trim controls Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 71: Pitch Trim

    The electric pitch trim switch is on the wheel. Pushing both parts of the switch simultaneously forward has the same e ect as turning the trim wheel forward and vice versa. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 72: Rudder Trim

    Aircraft Systems AL250 Flight Manual FLIGHT CONTROLS RUDDER TRIM Turn the wheel to the right to trim the aircraft to the right and vice versa. Figure 6.5: Rudder trim wheel Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 73: Wing Flaps

    The flaps lever is located on the right side of central panel. There are three positions: UP, TO/APPROACH and DOWN which correspond to those indicated on the flaps indicator. Figure 6.6: Flaps indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 74: Power Plant

    Pushing the propeller levers forward increases the desired propeller RPM. Pulling the levers all the way back will feather the propellers (see picture on page 6-11). Pushing the mixture levers forward increases the richness of the mixture (more fuel, less air). Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-10...
  • Page 75 The resistance of the levers can be adjusted by means of the friction control on the pedestal right-hand side panel: turning the wheel forward (=clockwise) will increase friction, turning it aft will reduce friction. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-11...
  • Page 76: Engine Cooling And Heating Controls

    In normal operation, the alternate air source is closed with the lever in the forward position. Figure 6.9: Alternate Air Lever Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-12...
  • Page 77: Carb Heat

    On the BPG9 flight model, the induction air temper- ature limitation cannot be exceeded with preheat. NOTE Only the left Carb Heat knob is functional on single engine flight models. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-13...
  • Page 78: Cowl Flaps

    Aircraft Systems AL250 Flight Manual POWER PLANT COWL FLAPS The Cowl Flaps controls are located at the end of the pedestal. Figure 6.11: Cowl Flaps levers Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-14...
  • Page 79: Engine Instruments

    The green arc goes from 2 to 28.1. There are two pointers, one marked L for the left engine, one marked R for the right engine. Figure 6.12: Manifold Pressure/Fuel Flow Indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-15...
  • Page 80: Tachometer

    L for the left engine, one marked R for the right engine. Figure 6.13: Tachometer EGT INDICATOR This scale is graduated in 25° Fahrenheit increments. Figure 6.14: EGT Indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-16...
  • Page 81: Cylinder Temperature Indicator

    75 to 245 with numerals at 75, 180, 245. The green arc goes from 75°F to 245°F, with the red radial line indicating maximum temperature at 245°F. There is one indicator per engine. Figure 6.16: Oil Temperature Indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-17...
  • Page 82: Oil Pressure Indicator

    95 psi to 115 psi. The green arc goes from 55 to 95 psi, the red radial line for minimum is at 25 and the red radial for maximum at 115. There is one indicator per engine. Figure 6.17: Oil Pressure Indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-18...
  • Page 83: Starter

    Aircraft Systems AL250 Flight Manual STARTER STARTER The starter switches and magneto rocker are located to the left of the pilot’s wheel. Figure 6.18: Starter Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-19...
  • Page 84: Landing Gear

    ANNUNCIATORS The landing gear annunciators are located at the lower left of the engine MFD. Figure 6.20: Landing Gear Annunciatiors Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-20...
  • Page 85: Gear Warning System

    BREAKER The landing gear system is protected by a breaker located on the breaker panel. If the breaker is disengaged, moving the gear lever will not move the landing gear. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-21...
  • Page 86: Emergency Landing Gear Operation

    After successful extension (three green lights), with the Landing Gear circuit breaker pulled, the centre red warning light will remain on. NOTE The gear cannot be raised by means of the emergency gear lever. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-22...
  • Page 87: Wheel Brakes

    It is set by turning a quarter turn to the right (clock-wise) and released by turning a quarter turn to the left (anti-clockwise) - compare the markings on the pedestal. Figure 6.23: Parking brake switch Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-23...
  • Page 88: Flight Instruments

    Three speed bugs can be set on the airspeed indicator. Switch between Speed Bug 1/2/3 thanks to the dedicated LSK then set the value wanted with the rotary function knob Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-24...
  • Page 89: Vertical Speed Indicator

    If the needle is aligned with one of the white markers next to ‘L’ or ‘R’, the turn is at the standard rate of 2 minutes for 360°. Figure 6.26: Turn and bank indicator Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-25...
  • Page 90: Altimeter

    Figure 6.27: Altimeter Three bugs can be set on the pilot’s altimeter. Switch between Alti Bug 1/2/3 thanks to the dedicated LSK then set the value wanted with the rotary function knob Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-26...
  • Page 91 (cross-bars chosen in the Instructor Station ‘Aircraft Menu’) or an orange triangle (V-bars). Figure 6.28: Attitude indicator in V- Figure 6.29: Attitude indicator in bars mode crossbars mode Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-27...
  • Page 92: Vacuum Gauge

    The vacuum gauge is located on the central panel. It shows the pressure in the gyro suction system in units of in.Hg. with numerals at 4, 5, 6 in.Hg. Figure 6.30: Vacuum Gauge Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-28...
  • Page 93: Warning Lights

    When lit, they each indicate the following: • OIL: Low oil pressure. • GYRO: Vacuum pump failure. • ALT: Alternator failure. • DE-ICE: De-ice failure. • MSG: GTN message received. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-29...
  • Page 94: Navigation Instruments

    In case of a gyro failure — the RMI is driven by the gyro 1 — a red flag HDG will be displayed. When no valid frequency is received, the corresponding needle points to a 3 o’clock position. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-30...
  • Page 95: Ehsi

    1. Target HDG. 2. AutoPilot Heading pointer. 3. Course deviation scale. 4. Course arrow. 5. Current Heading: in degrees. 6. Course: in degrees. 7. DME data: ident, frequency and distance. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-31...
  • Page 96: Dme

    • Position HOLD: The DME display keeps the latest frequency selected (on NAV1 or on NAV2) in memory, and another frequency can be selected on the receiver. The display will still show the information transmitted on the frequency stored in memory. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-32...
  • Page 97: Gyro System

    In case of a failure of the Magnetic Flux valve, setting the LSK to ‘FREE’ will allow heading corrections on the HSI and RMI by means of the rotary function knob. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-33...
  • Page 98: Magnetic Compass

    The magnetic compass is located on the central panel. When the heading is changed suddenly, there will be a small delay until the magnetic compass shows the correct indication. 6-6-5 Figure 6.36: OBI Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-34...
  • Page 99 The maximum deflection of the needle will be 10° on both sides in VOR mode. In ILS mode the maximum deflection of the needle will be 2.5° on both sides for the localizer indication and 0.5° for the glide. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-35...
  • Page 100: Avionics

    For the systems to work the avionic master needs to be ON Figure 6.37: Avionics Master Switch NOTE Refer to the diagram shown on figure 6.46 on page 6- to see the radios related to the Master Switch. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-36...
  • Page 101: Efis

    AL250 Flight Manual AVIONICS 6-7-1 EFIS The AL250 “electromechanical” instruments are adjustable via LSKs (Line Select Keys) and rotary settings knobs. 1. When you push the button corresponding to the function you want to use, the selected menu item becomes highlighted:...
  • Page 102 AVIONICS 6-7-2 ALSIM ALA-500 The Alsim ALA-500 is an integrated GPS/NAV/COM/ADF/XPDR device, providing these features through a simple, user-friendly interface, helping the instructor to focus on the essence of pilot training. The ALA-500 has been designed to reduce the complexity and time consuming use of existing devices.
  • Page 103 Available as an option, is an original Garmin GTN 650. The Garmin GTN 650 connects to the autopilot, but all information regarding the aircraft position and speed are received from ALSIM’s flight model program. Therefore the GNS displays the current aircraft position at the same position as shown on the Instructor Station map.
  • Page 104: Adf

    6-7-4 Figure 6.40: ALSIM ADF The Alsim ADF consists of a digital display, one push button, a rotary OFF/ON switch, a volume control and a double encoder for frequency selection. Push the Tune button to select between ADF, ANT or BFO and turn the Tune knob to the desired frequency.
  • Page 105: Nav/Com 2

    NAV/COM 2 Figure 6.41: ALSIM NAV/COM 2 The ALSIM NAV/COM 2 combines a VHF communications transceiver (COM 2) with 200 channel VOR, Localizer and Glideslope receivers (NAV 2). The COM 2 radio operates across the aviation voice band, in 8.33 kHz steps, from 118.000 to 136.975 MHz.
  • Page 106: Marker Annunciators

    The marker morse code can be heard by setting the button ‘MKR’ On (lit). The three marker button must be used as follows: • MKR: the marker morse code can be heard over the station • MKR HIGH: Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-42...
  • Page 107 flying over the marker – O : considered as LOW — the marker signal is only received when flying above the marker • TEST: lights the marker lights Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-43...
  • Page 108: Headset Connection

    Communication between pilot(s) and/or instructor functions as in an aircraft, commu- nication with air tra c control needs to be simulated with the flight instructor playing the ATC role. For details of how ALSIM software supports this simulation, please refer to the Instructor’s Manual.
  • Page 109: Audio Control

    • NAV2: When set on NAV2 the morse code of the beacon selected on NAV2 can be heard. • ADF: When set on ADF the morse code of the beacon selected on the ADF can be heard. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-45...
  • Page 110 • SPK: This button has no e ect. (In an aircraft, with the switch in position OFF, the messages or morse codes chosen with the next switches would be transmitted only in the headsets and not on the speakers.) Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-46...
  • Page 111: Electrical System

    Aircraft Systems AL250 Flight Manual ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6-8-1 OVERVIEW The diagram below shows the simulated aircraft electrical system with breakers. Figure 6.46: Diagram of the AL250 simulated electrical system Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-47...
  • Page 112: Battery

    Figure 6.48: Ammeter When the alternator is running, it will provide electric power to the aircraft systems and charge the battery if necessary. Recharging the battery takes approximately 5 minutes. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-48...
  • Page 113: Breakers

    • AVIONICS BUS 2: Avionics bus 2 disconnected from Main bus 2. NOTE Concerning Main, Essential & Avionics buses refer to the diagram on page on page 6-47 to see all functions related to the breaker. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-49...
  • Page 114 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Certain breakers can be made to pop by means of the Instructor Station Failure Win- dow. You will find further details on this feature in the Instructor’s Manual. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-50...
  • Page 115: Fuel System

    The fuel gauges on the central panel shows the amount of fuel in the tanks. The left-hand gauge indicates the fuel in the left tank, the right-hand gauge is for the right tank. Figure 6.50: Fuel gauge Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-51...
  • Page 116: Fuel Selectors

    flow (only noticeable if the prior fuel flow was close to zero). 6-9-4 PRIMER BUTTONS Pushing a primer button has the same e ect as switching on the corresponding fuel pump (fuel flow will increase). Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-52...
  • Page 117: Automatic Flight

    V. Which mode is active depends on the setting in the Instructor Station ‘Aircraft Window’. Figure 6.53: Flight director in V-bars Figure 6.54: Flight director in cross- mode bars mode Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-53...
  • Page 118: Flight Director And Autopilot Panel

    • Rotary switch HDG: It serves to set the heading select bug (the blue marker in position ‘north’ on the picture below) on the EHSI. Figure 6.56: Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-54...
  • Page 119 Indicate Airspeed (IAS) mode) is disengaged. • ALTITUDE SELECTOR button: On the FCP, below the autopilot mode ALT, there is an altitude selector button: Figure 6.58: Altitude selector button Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-55...
  • Page 120 Pushing the disconnect button on the wheel a second time will disconnect the flight director as well. The yaw damper will remain engaged.pushing it the first time disconnects only the autopilot) Autopilot disengage Figure 6.60: Autopilot disconnect button on the wheel Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-56...
  • Page 121 HSI. To use heading select mode, set the heading bug to the desired heading, then engage AP (if not yet active) and HDG. You can also set the bug with the AP engaged. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-57...
  • Page 122 4. Set manually the HSI course pointer to the approach course value. 5. Activate AP and NAV. NAV CPLD will illuminate. 6. When the aircraft is align with the approach path, activate APR mode. LOC CPLD and GS ARMED will illuminate. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-58...
  • Page 123 NAV ARM will disappear and NAV CPLD illuminate. • NAV button (GNS CDI in GPS mode): In NAV mode the autopilot follows a GPS flight plan. Use it as follows: Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-59...
  • Page 124: Autopilot Modes

    3. Engage the AP, mode HDG and NAV. NAV ARM will illuminate. 4. When the VOR signal has been captured, HDG disengages (if engaged before), NAV ARM will disappear and NAV CPLD illuminate. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-60...
  • Page 125 3. Verify that the autopilot is connected to the HSI which is connected to this approach. 4. Set manually the HSI course pointer to the approach course value. 5. Activate AP and NAV. NAV CPLD will illuminate. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-61...
  • Page 126 • VS: This mode maintains the vertical speed which you have set manually. The autopilot will maintain the vertical speed at which the aircraft was when VS mode was engaged. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-62...
  • Page 127 • GO-AROUND: This mode can be engaged by pushing the red TOGA button on the left throttle lever. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-63...
  • Page 128: Ice Protection

    When propeller de-ice is switched on, the propeller de-ice ammeter will show the following cycle: 20 A for a few seconds, then back to zero A, then again 20 A and so Figure 6.61: Propeller ammeter Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-64...
  • Page 129: Alternate Static Valve

    • Navigation lights • Strobe lights The position of the light switches influences not only the simulated aircraft electrical requirements but also the visual system outside, except for the navigation lights. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-65...
  • Page 130: Miscellaneous Instruments

    The stop watch is controlled by pressing the button on the wheel (see picture below) • once to start the stopwatch • a second time to stop the stopwatch • a third time to reset the stopwatch to zero Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-66...
  • Page 131: Thermometer

    The thermometer shows the outside air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius. The indicated value is calculated using the setting on the Instructor Station ‘Weather Window’ (which is the temperature at sea level) and the current altitude. Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-67...
  • Page 132: Registration Plate

    On the Instructor Station Aircraft page, just type the desired text into the text field and it will appear on the central flight deck. Figure 6.69: Instructor Station Registration Text Entry Rev. 1.8 © 2021 ALSIM - All Rights Reserved 6-68...

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