Sanford Flight Lab Instructor Introduction
Objectives Description Skills Class Organization Lab Stations Defined Ground Crew ATC Approach ATC Enroute Flight Service Station Training Simulator Flight Instructor Flight Planner CAT II Main Sim Classroom Lesson Evaluation Applicable Notes CAT II Flight Simulator Interior Floor Plan Click Image	Overview This website is a lesson plan and training tool designed for use by the instructor. Sanford Flight Training Lab is the most technologically advanced & comprehensive Aviation learning facility in the U.S. public school system.  Florida's Seminole County Public Schools lead the nation with this innovative program designed to give students a solid foundation in aviation.  Students learn basic aerodynamics, aircraft systems, instrumentation, navigation,  weather, Air Traffic Control, the role of the FAA & NTSB, aviation regulations, and pilot skills.  This hands on program is supported by two ATC RADAR training simulators, four flight support lab stations, one flight control equipped pilot training simulator, and a full function, high fidelity flight simulator. *This program is designed to familiarize the student with general aviation principles only and shall not be used in lieu of adequate flight training under the supervision of a Certified Flight Instructor.  This is not an FAA approved training program under Part 61 or Part 141 FAR.  Objectives   Gain an understanding of how to use the Flight Simulator Lab:   Gain an understanding of lab workstations.   Look at options for classroom management and usage. Description The Flight Simulator Lab is designed to allow students the opportunity to learn in a realistic environment.  Both the military and civilian airlines use simulators to train their pilots.  The lab is designed to allow students to apply all the things they will learn in a real world environment.  The design of the lab also gives the instructor a great deal of freedom in using a wide range of teaching tools. Skills The instructor must have an understanding of all workstations and how they can be used.  The instructor should also have a complete understanding of Flight Simulator 98 and the activities in which students will participate. Class Organization Under ideal conditions, an instructor will have access to a regular classroom as well as the lab.  In many cases, it will be easier for the instructor to teach many of the fundamentals to an entire class using a projector or large screen television.  The lab is designed so the instructor can demonstrate flight maneuvers or display Flight Simulator 98’s HELP section on two 31” monitors mounted over the CAT II Main Simulator and angled to be visible to the entire class. The monitors can be switched to display an out-the-window view of the CAT II Main Simulator or the entire display of the Training Simulator. All the lessons and activities are developed around Flight Simulator 98 and the “Pilots Help” section. The lab features a series of workstations.  Most workstations can be used for more than one purpose in order to have activities that keep the students busy and allow for the most flight time and Air Traffic Control RADAR simulation time. All students should keep a flight log and, they should keep track of all flight time. Lab Stations Defined    “Note*” Some Lab stations have been designed to also function as simulator trainers.  This allows as many students as possible to get flight time.  Students should be rotated through the various lab stations and assume different responsibilities over time.  Ground Crew Station This station is comprised of four seats and two computers.  Students assigned to this station should be responsible for insuring that all computers are on and the lab is ready for use.  It is recommended that “Remove Before Flight “ streamers be used.  On most large and military aircraft, the streamers are used to insure that all covers and ground protection devices are removed.  In this case, a checklist should be developed for the ground crew.  As they check each item, they should sign the checklist and remove a streamer.  For example, a streamer should be attached to each computer and removed when the computer is turned on.  The checklist could be used at the start of each period or just at the beginning and end of each day.  Ground Crew is also responsible for keeping the lab clean during the day. Computers at this Lab Station have access to the Internet for aviation research and can be used for Flight Simulator 98 familiarization.  They are not networked to The CAT II Main Flight Simulator, Training Simulator,  ATC Approach, ATC Enroute, or the Instructor's Station.  ATC Approach and Departure ATC approach and departure is usually responsible for all aircraft coming into and leaving an airport.  Airports also have a ground controller who is responsible for how aircraft move around an airport.  The flight simulator lab allows students at this station to observe an aircraft in flight from a tower view or external view of the CAT II Main Simulator aircraft.  Students may observe and clear aircraft to take off and land at the starting or destination Airports.  This computer Lab Station is comprised of two seats and one computer system networked with the CAT II Main Simulator and the ATC Enroute station.  This station is also powered with a stand-alone software program called TRACON.  TRACON is a sophisticated and intuitive ATC RADAR simulation that allows the user to vector, clear, divert, and control aircraft in busy airport environments.   ATC Enroute This station is identical in capability to the ATC Approach & Departure station.  Students will simulate an ATC Air Traffic Control screen using TRACON and will be able to control several aircraft in a simulated scenario. Flight Service Station Students at this Internet equipped PC station will be responsible for providing weather information for those who will be flying during the class period.  Using the Internet, students can also monitor weather conditions around the world and research Aviation related subjects.  This Lab Station is comprised of two seats and one computer system. Training Simulator This Lab Station is equipped with one seat, one computer system, a basic cockpit console with yoke, and rudder pedals.  This is assigned as the Training Simulator in the lab.  This computer’s screen can be switched to display on 2 large screen 31” monitors mounted over the CAT II Main Simulator and angled to be visible to the entire classroom.  The instructor can demonstrate flight maneuvers or display Flight Simulator 98’s HELP section to the entire class from this station.  Flight Instructor and Flight Planner The Flight Instructor is in charge of the CAT II Main Flight Simulator and controlling any problems that a scenario calls for.  The Flight Planner will approve all flight plans turned in by students in the Cat II Main Simulator and approve flight time.  This Lab Station is comprised of 2 computer systems and 2 seats.  The Flight Instructor is networked to the CAT II & Training Simulators.  The Flight Planner Station is a stand alone system with Internet access.   CAT II Main Simulator The main simulator will be used for testing student skills during the year.  The CAT II Main Simulator is a fully enclosed 2 seat cockpit with a rear projected and backlit 4’ X 3’ out-the-window display system and full function cockpit.  The display can be shown on two 31” monitors wall mounted above the CAT II.  The CAT II is networked with 4 computers dedicated to:    CAT II Image Generator    ATC Enroute Lab Station    ATC Approach Lab Station    Flight Instructor    See the CAT II cockpit shown above.   Classroom Lesson Each classroom lesson is designed around the Flight Simulator Pilots Help Section.  Each lesson is developed around using this help section and the simulation program.  Each guide has recommended activities and time frames.   Evaluation Basic Understanding The evaluation process is divided into three categories:          1.  Basic Understanding:  Students should have a basic understanding of concepts.  This category includes true/false, multiple choice, and/or verbal test items.          2.  Understanding and Application:  Students should have an understanding of concepts, and they should be able to apply them.  This evaluation category includes fill in the blank, essay and flight simulation applications tests.          3.  Complete Understanding:  This is a critical area.  Students should have a complete understanding of a lesson before progressing to the next lesson.  These building block lessons include concepts that the students must know in order to successfully complete the unit on flight and apply what they are learning on the simulators.   Copyright © 1999 Advanced Simulation Systems, Inc. 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