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PFLT SIM MODE

Preflight Checklist

Intent

Aid pilot with pre-mission configuration of the simulator switches prior to a mission.

Functionality

  1. On the SIM CTRL Panel, ON-OFF-ON locking toggle named "SIM MODE" labelled with the positions PFLT, FLIGHT, and MAINT.
  2. When PFLT Selected, sim halts communication with DCS. IFEI prompts pilot to select from "AIR START", "RUNWAY START (HOT)", "RAMP START (HOT)", "RUNWAY START (COLD)" with a header of "PREFLIGHT COCKPIT CHECKLIST". Pilot makes selection using arrow keys on IFEI and pressing "ENT".
  3. Each switch is displayed one by one on the IFEI, starting with rear left of cockpit, moving FWD and RIGHT, panel by panel.
  4. Display is formatted, " - " (i.e. "APU START - OFF".) If switch is not in proper position, desired position is displayed in red, otherwise checklist progresses to next item automatically. When all switches have been configured, green background screen with black text displays: "PREFLIGHT COMPLETE. SIM MODE SWITCH - FLIGHT."
  5. When FLIGHT is selected, pit and IFEI return to normal F/A-18C sim mode.

These checklists should be easily modified by the end user.

MAINT Sim Mode

Switch/Indicator Functionality Check

Intent

Aid pilot with verifying that all switches and indicators are wired properly to correct I/Os.

Functionality

  1. When SIM MODE is set to MAINT, I/O is disabled to DCS. IFEI prompts pilot with "SIM CONTROL CONFIGURATION VERIFICATION. PRESS ENT TO CONTINUE. TO CANCEL, PLACE SIM MODE BACK TO FLIGHT."
  2. When ENT is pushed, each switch at each position is displayed sequentially on the IFEI, from rear left of pit, and moving FWD and RIGHT, panel by panel. After switches are done, each indicator will flash. As it flashes, it will list which indicator should be flashing on the IFEI. Press "ENT" to confirm the correct indicator is lit, or "XXX" to skip it. (Pilot will have to note any deficiencies to correct after the functions check.)
  3. Once complete, the IFEI displays a green background screen with black text stating, "FUNCTIONAL CHECK COMPLETE. SIM MODE SWITCH - FLIGHT."
  4. When FLIGHT is selected, pit and IFEI return to normal F/A-18C sim mode.