How To Prepare For A Simulator Flight

Introduction

Flight simulation refers to recreating every single little detail of an actual flight, but only virtually. This involves the use of a flight simulator device. The flight simulator device is specifically designed in a way to give the air craft pilot a full experience that is very much similar to the actual flight. The device is made carefully with the help of experienced engineers, as every little process in making the flight simulator device is very delicate and requires detailed formulas to be entered. All this is required so all aspects of the original flight can be covered by the simulator flight. When a simulator flight is being planned for a specific purpose, then there is a range of steps which need to be taken by the pilot to prepare for the simulation flight.

Step 1

The first step is to go through the overall plan and reason of the simulator flight. This involves reading the mission manuals in order to understand the main purpose of the simulation flight. This would also include getting familiar with the main output of the simulation flight which is to be expected. This also means, understanding the basic requirements of the flight. For instance, if there are some types of details or data which have to be collected during the flight, the pilot of the simulation flight should be prepared to understand what each reading or data is for and it’s exact meaning.

Step 2

The second step is a follow up step, of step one, which was to understand the basic requirement of the simulator flight. For instance, if there is some kind of data or reading which needs to be collected, then the pilot needs to understand when and how the reading needs to be taken. This is an important step as some reading and data collected during the actual air flight are needed to make critical flight decisions from the pilot. There is a specific time for each reading to be collected. This would refer to monitoring the temperature of the engine, right after the take off. This will also need to be done in a simulation flight, as it involves all the process and decision making just like the actual real flight.

Step 3

The third step is to check and consult with the co-pilot or colleague for the stimulator flight. This is also an important step as it gives an opportunity to the pilot to cover any of the topics or aspects of the flight which might not be clear. Thus, with the help of discussion or consultation, every aspect of the flight can be as clear as possible.

Step 4

Another important step is to check what type of aircraft stimulation will be followed. As the flight stimulators are compatible with a range of aircraft stimulations, the pilot needs to carefully study the aircraft system which will be used for the stimulator flight. There are different ways through which each aircraft is processed and run, thus is it a very important step for the pilot to carefully study this aspect of the flight.

Step 5

The last step which needs to be taken to fully prepare for the stimulator flight is to carefully set objectives and targets which are needed to be achieved from the whole flight. The pilot needs to be careful about what is actually required from the stimulation flight. For instance, if the stimulation flight is being conducted to test an aircraft, then right targets are needed to be set to achieve full evaluation of the aircraft testing system.

Tips

Preparing for a stimulator flight requires all of the above mentioned steps to be followed very carefully. Each stimulator flight has its own requirements, which need to be fulfilled in order to gain the maximum from the whole stimulation process.

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