NEHC Newsletter Quiz Spring 2013 Test your knowledge about aircraft flight simulators. There are a number of places to look for the answers. The most authoritative are FAA Order 8900.1, “Flight Standards Information Management System” The references are in Volume 3, Chapter 19, Section 6. You may also want to refer to FAR Part 60, “Flight Simulation Training Device Initial And Continuing Qualification And Use”. You may also need to refer to FAR Part 61 to answer the last question. Have fun! 1. Regarding Flight Training Devices (FTD): A. There are 7 levels of FTDs identified as Level A thru Level G. B. There are 7 levels of FTDs identified as Level 1 thru Level 7. C. There are 7 levels of FTS’s identified as Level 1 thru Level 7. The 1st 3 levels can only be used to train commercial pilots. D. Level 6 and Level 7 FTD’s are sophisticated full-motion simulators and can be used for aircraft Type Rating check rides. 2. Regarding Full Flight Simulators (FFS): A. There are 3 levels of FFS identified as Level A thru Level C B. There are 3 levels of FFS identified as Level 1 thru Level 3. C. Pilots training in Level B FFS can accomplish day takeoffs and landings to establish day-time landing currency. D. Flight time in a Level C FFS may be used for pilot recency of experience requirements. 3. Which training device is required to have at least a night and dusk visual system with a minimum of a 75 degree horizontal field of view for each pilot station? A. B. C. D.
Level 6 FTD Level 7 FTD Level B FFS Level C FFS
4. Which training device is required to have a motion system with at least 6 degrees of freedom? A. B. C. D.
Level D FFS Level A FFS Level 6 FTD Level 7 FTD
5. Regarding a helicopter specific Level 7 FTD, which statement below is incorrect? A. B. C. D.
Is helicopter model specific. Requires a visual system. Requires a vibration cueing system. Requires a motion system with at least 3 degrees of freedom.
6. As a general rule, FTDs are not required to simulate an aircraft’s aerodynamic capabilities. A. True B. False C. Only Level 7 FTDs are required to closely simulate the aerodynamic characteristic of the aircraft being simulated. D. Level 5, 6 and 7 FTD’s are required to simulate the aerodynamic capabilities of an aircraft group or class. 7. All FFS are required to correctly simulate the effects of selected environmental conditions which the simulated aircraft might encounter. A. True B. False C. True. Furthermore, Level D FFS are required to simulate correct and realistic effects of environmental conditions which the aircraft might encounter. D. True. Furthermore, Level A FFS are required to simulate correct and realistic effects of environmental conditions which the aircraft might encounter. 8. Which device(s) is required to provide a visual system capable of simulating flight during daylight, dusk and night? A. B. C. D.
Level 6 FTD Level 7 FTD Level C FFS Level D FFS
9. To be considered a Full Flight Simulator, the training device is required to be equipped with a motion system. A. B. C. D.
True. Level A FFS are required to have at least six degrees of freedom. True. Level B FFS are required to have at least six degrees of freedom. True. Level D FFS are only required to have three degrees of freedom. Simulators that require six degrees of platform motion typically use variants of the six-cylinder Stewart platform to generate cues of initial acceleration.
10. A person who applies for an instrument rating is permitted to use a flight simulator to satisfy part of the required aeronautical experience. How much actual or simulated instrument experience is required to apply for the instrument rating and what is the maximum amount of time that can be performed in a flight simulator? A. 40 hours required, 10 hours can be flown in a flight training device B. 40 hours required, 20 hours can be flown in a flight simulator when the training is not completed as prescribed on FAR Part 142. C. 40 hours required, 30 hours can be flown in a flight simulator when the training is completed as prescribed on FAR Part 142. D. All answers are correct.