This article provides some guidelines on cleaning and disinfecting simulators and simulator equipment. WARNING: ONLY solutions permitted to clean avionics screens, genuine or otherwise etc. should be used. Don’t spray cleaners directly onto the item. Don’t get moisture into any openings. Use caution when cleaning polycarbonate lenes covering the CGI (Computer Generated Instruments). Recommendations Frasca […]
Category: Control Loading
Articles related to the Control Loading system descriptions, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation.
Replacing Potentiometers on a Mentor Spring Control Loading System
The following example is based on replacing a position potentiometer for the Elevator Control. Ensure that power to the system is off (Circuit Breaker – OFF)
Control Loading Systems General Information
Frasca has manufactured several different types of control loading systems over the years. Several factors are used when determining which type of system is to be installed on a particular FTD.
Variable Control Loading (VCL) General Information
A compressor that applies pressure to the elevator, aileron, and rudder controls provides the “feel” of the flight controls and elevator weight. The compressor applies pressure in direct proportion to a signal from the host that varies with airspeed.
ECL/DDCL Position Sensor Calibration
This describes the alignment and calibration of the position sensors in an ECL system.