Two (2) Axis Auto-Pilot Trainer

AP-100A

Autopilot trainer is an excellent resource for teaching the principles of automatic flight controls by demonstration using a complete system that encompasses all the aspects of two (2) axis autopilot.

ATA Chapters

ATA 22-10-00, 22-40-00

Features:

  1. Indicators operate in sync with auto-pilot system
  2. Aircraft position controlled by yoke.
  3. Yoke and rudder pedal can move the control surfaces of the aircraft.
  4. Servos operate in sync with auto-pilot and yoke.
  5. 2 axis DOF system
  6. The aircraft automatically calibrated to runway position when the trainer is turned on.
  7. Instructor’s panel for Fault Insertion

Components:

  1. 15-inch PFD-MFD screen
    • Attitude Directional Indicator (ADI)
    • Directional Gyro (HSI)
    • Airspeed Indicator (ASI)
    • Altimeter (ALT)
    • Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)
    • Turn and Slip Indicator
    • Course deviation bar (CDI)
    • Course Pointer
    • RPM indicator
    • Manifold Pressure indicator
    • Engine instruments (Oil, Fuel system)
  2. Yoke (auto-centered)
  3. Throttle Control
  4. Pitch / Roll servos
  5. The trainer should have auto-pilot panel.
    • Active AP (auto-pilot) function button,
    • Active Pitch function button,
    • Active Roll function button,
    • Active ALT (altitude) function button,
    • Active V/S (vertical speed) function button,
    • Active FLC function button,
    • Active HDG (heading) function button,
    • Active FEET function Knob,
    • Active FPM function Knob,
    • Active HDG function Knob,
    • All function buttons should be illuminated.
  6. Master Power and Switch panel.
    • DC master power switch,
    • Master power lamp,
    • Beacon switch,
    • Engine Start,
    • PFD circuit breaker,
    • Auto-Pilot circuit breaker,
    • Beacon circuit breaker,
    • Aural warning horn
    • Resettable master caution
  7. Model Metal Aircraft
    • Aircraft size should be minimum 1400mmx1300mm
    • Aircraft color should be white
    • Moveable Aileron and Elevator
    • Aileron and elevator are different color
    • DOF system should operate in sync with auto-pilot (aileron and elevator) and yoke.
    • The trainer should have a beacon.
  • The system mounted on a metal/aluminum mobile stand.
  • Metal/aluminum frame with 4 wheels. 2 of 4 wheels are lockable.

Documentation:

  • User’s Manual
  • Study Guide
  • Instructor’s Guide
  • Device’s original Manual
  • Device’s original Wiring Diagrams
  • Components Diagrams

Power Specs

  • Electrical box
  • Residual current device
  • Emergency Button
  • Energy Signal Lamp
  • 110 VAC 60 Hz or 220-240 VAC 50 Hz

Dimensions and weight

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