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In-Flight Simulator for IFR Training

NASA NTRS · Other - NASA Tech Brief · 19860000016 · Published 2019-07-11 · Legacy CDMS · 1 author

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Abstract

Computer-controlled unit feeds navigation signals to airplane instruments. Electronic training system allows students to learn to fly according to instrument flight rules (IFR) in uncrowded airspace. New system self-contained IFR simulator carried aboard training plane. Generates signals and commands for standard instruments on airplane, including navigational receiver, distance-measuring equipment, automatic direction finder, a marker-beacon receiver, altimeter, airspeed indicator, and heading indicator.

Author

  • Parker, L. C.

Citation

Parker, L. C. (2019). In-Flight Simulator for IFR Training. Legacy CDMS. NASA NTRS ID 19860000016. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000016 ↗