ABSTRACT
The technology inherent in simulation can then be viewed simply as a set of tools which facilitate the design of flying training courses. There are two primary reasons for adopting the use of a part-task trainer. Firstly, the training costs for a specific task may be significantly less than the cost of equivalent training in a full simulator. Secondly, a part-task trainer may provide a higher quality of training for a specific task than a full simulator, or even an aircraft. With the availability of part-task trainers, the capability of these devices is more diverse and there are more degrees of freedom in specifying the desired training characteristics. In a part-task trainer, it is not economical to install a complex hydraulic system and stick forces are invariably replicated by simple spring-damper mechanisms. During a level turn, the pilot is balancing the force generated by the lift from the wings with the mass of the aircraft.
