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What does KVM stand-for?

A
  • Keyboard Video Mouse

Note: From the vital 1100 user guide

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IOS acronym?

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  • Instructor operator Station

Note: From the IOS

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When turning ON or OFF the control loader which program are you using and what are you looking for that is functioning?

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Turning On/Off the “Training” program from the SCSs desktop?

Notes:

  1. The logs need to be activated.
  2. Exit out of the “training” program and reboot that program.
  3. Make sure real time is engaged from the SCS computer.
  4. Make sure there are no errors on the eCLMnt computer downstairs.

(1/15/2026) When I came up with this Q/A I must have been trying to quiz myself on my knowing of SCS system and how it interacts with the other systems.

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What is the angle or degree of tilt of the screens in the 412S, 412C & total rotational “view” or distance of both

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  • 412CPT - 45 deg & 180 deg (rotation)
  • 412S - 60 degree & 220 deg (rotation)

(1/15/2026) This info was probably given by Dave at some point.

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What are three modes for the server power/sleep LED?

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  1. The server is ON 2. The server is in sleep MODE
  2. The server is OFF

(1/15/2026) This must have been taken from the Vital 1100 User Manual

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Name the five fault LED scenarios that can appear on the front of a visual server.

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  1. Full green light - Operating Normally
  2. Green blinking - Operating in a degraded condition
  3. Orange (Steady-ON) - Operating in critical or unrecoverable condition
  4. Orange (Blinking) - Operating in a non critical condition
  5. Off - A post failure or full system stop has occurred

(1/15/2026) This information was probably taken from the Vital 1100.

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Name a few flight deck servers

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SCS - Host Computer Server (Left Screen)
SFS - System File Server (Top Right Screen)
SRS - System Recording Server (Bottom Right Screen)

(1/15/2026) This information was taken from 5494, 95, 96 IOS manual

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Name the different systems & sub-systems as a part of the simulator system

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  • Motion System (FFS) - Main
  • File Server System (SFS) - Main
  • Secondary Motion System - Sub System
  • Host Computer (SCS) - Main
  • Sound & Visual System - Sub System
  • Cockpit Station - Main
  • Weather Radar System - Sub System
  • Instructor Station - Main
  • Control Loading System (CL) - Main
  • Avionics Interface System - Main
  • Input/ Output System (FDK) - Main

(1/15/2026) This information was taken from IOS user manual

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What does the Flight Deck I/O provide?

Purpose is different then function.

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  • Flight Deck Input/Output (FDK I/O) system is to provide an intelligent interface between the host computer and the Flight Deck Devices.

(1.15.2026) This information was taken from the IO manual (5494)

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What are the operating characteristics of the lamps in the 412 FFS.

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  • They operate at 1080p and 60HZ frequency
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What components are considered to be ESD sensitive?

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  • Integrated Circuits
  • Transistors
  • Diodes
  • Solid State Relays
  • Memory Modules
  • Magnetic Media (floppy disks, tapes, hard drives)
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What does “degraded” mean when referring to electronics

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  • Continues to operate but fluctuations in power supply variation, operating frequency, change in operating temperature will cause the device to over-heat
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Name two of four main components in the eCLMnt cabinet and where it connects to

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  • control cabinet to motion control cabinet
  • data acquisition system (simulator)
  • power amplifier (Simulator)
  • eCLMnt to the SCS host computer
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What does the ACS unit provide to the simulator?

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  • It provides all the aural, ambient, and environmental sounds necessary of a flight simulator. Capable of generating 162 simultaneous sounds using sixteen output channels.
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The ACS interfaces to the host computer for receipt of:

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  • the generation and distribution of audible sounds to synchronize with the aircrafts
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Explain what the DMS Server operates as ?

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  • Primary control interface between the user and DMS host. Provides most monitor and control features.
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How do you clear a display test failure on any of the projectors and troubleshooting techniques?

For example: The visuals in the 206 are showing memory error?

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  • Tap start and Tap Stop
  • Turn the projector Off and then on if needed manually
  • Cycle the power to the camera from the flight safety program

Note: If the image is not displayed properly turn the servers off and disconnect the DMS.

Trouble shooting tip:
> 10/18
C90 projector 3 needed a picture because it wasn’t working. The camera was connected to projector 1 and displayed an image. There was a unit that needed to be replaced (intermediary unit).

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Audio components (Control Panels) that are located in the simulators:

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  • Instructor Audio Control Panel
  • Pilot Audio Control Panel
  • Copilot Audio Control Panel
  • Observer Audio Control
  • Mic & Phone Jacks
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APS is used to generate what?

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  • VHF radio chatter, ATIS messages, and various aircraft aural warnings.
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Three types of ESD problems

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1) Destruction of a device
2) Device is degraded
3) Contamination

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How many pages are available from the instructors station?

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  • Playback Page
  • Lesson Plans
  • Snapshots Page
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The DMS consists of?

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  • Electric motion control cabinet
  • Electric motion base
  • Access way ramp
23
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The DMS is controlled by?

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  • The eCLMnt system
    Note: The eCLMnt is based on commands from the host computer
24
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A RAID has gone down in one of the computers what do you do?

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  • Power down the VCC and remove/replace the hard drive
25
How can you monitor the condition of your RAID
- Startup by observing the RAID BIOS screen - The MegaRAID Storage Manager software application
26
Explain the infrastructure of VITAL 1100 system
- The standard RAID in a VITAL 1100 system is comprised of six drives. If a failed drive is replaced with a new, blank drive, the RAID controller automatically writes the reconstructed data to the new drive.
27
VITAL 1100 continues to function normally following up to how many drive failures?
- Two drive failures, but the RAID system is no longer fault tolerant. A failed third drive results in complete loss of the database.
28
How many drives usually make up the RAID
6 drives typically are installed in the VCC
29
What is the purpose of the FMS?
- Flight management system that is a centralized control and master computer system. - Designed to consolidate and optimize the acquisition, processing, interpretation, and display of certain aircraft navigational and performance data. | Taken from FMS Operators Training Manual ## Footnote Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
30
Name 3 main tasks the FMS carries out:
1) Provision of flight guidance, lateral, and vertical control of the aircraft flight path 2) Monitoring the aircraft flight envelope and computing the optimum speed for each phase of the flight 3) Automatic control of the engine thrust to control the aircraft speed
31
Name tasks that can be programmed with the FMS
- Take Off (The Critical Speeds) - Departure - Enroute - Descent - Approach - Go Around
32
The Flight Deck I/O is accessed by one of these terminals
a) Hand Held Unit b) System Console (KVM) c) Instructor Operators Station (IOS)
33
What does the CMOS do?
- Small amount of memory on a computer motherboard that stores Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) settings.
34
How many cameras are in the 206 and the G5?
- There are eight in the 206 and six in the G5.
35
What are the three types of eCLMnt sub systems that the simulator needs in order to work properly?
1) eClmnt control system - a) Control Loading and motion Servers 2) (DCLS) eCLmnt digital control loading system a) Input/Output Interface b) Control Loading and Motion (Cabinet) - Power Distribution System - CLM emergency switches 3) Digital Motion System (DMS) a) Motion System Cabinet > PLC b) Motion Base > Actuator v) Accessway Ramp Assembly > Ramp > Ramp Control Module d) Emergency Switches e) Gate/Door Accessway
36
Distinguish between the purpose and the function of the DMS.
DIGITAL MOTION SYSTEM Comprised Of: motion cabinet, electric motion base, and accessway ramp. Purpose: To simulate the ground handling and in-flight movements of an actual aircraft, based on the inputs from the simulator flight controls and Host Computer simulation software. Function: Convert electrical power from the Motion System Cabinet into physical simulator motion for the feel of an aircraft in flight The DMS is controlled by the eCLMnt control system.
37
What are three distinct core technology areas for the Vital system?
1) Image Generator 2) Database Modelling system 3) Display System
38
Describe the image generator for the Vital System.
- High performance graphics and associated software that computes the displayed scene, also includes the VCC
39
Describe the Database Modelling system for the Vital System.
Short Answer: A collection of processes and objectives that are flown on the image generator. Long Answer: A collection of processes that convert training requirements and objectives into visual scenes that are flown on the Image Generator.
40
Describe the Display System for the Vital System.
Short Answer: Display and optical system that provides images at high brightness levels. Long Answer: Display and optical systems that provide collimated out-the-window raster/calligraphic images at high brightness levels.
41
What hardware communicates to the NCU?
- Fuel Management Monitoring (Fuel Flow) - Pilot Data Storage (COMMS, NAVS, ADFS, XPNDR) - Navigation Database - Flight Planning (DME, VOR and Heading)
42
What is recommended for daily inspections?
- check for signs of burning, wiring damage or loose connections, motion control cooling fans are working, motion motor control cooling fans are working, check for oil leaks around actuators
43
In the B206 if a screen comes up blank, what do you do?
- Start with Tap Off and then Tap ON > IF this doesn't work move to next step - Turn OFF projectors and find which projector is having problems and unplug this projector. Plug back in the projector and turn on projectors - If this hasn't worked power down visual stack and power back up - Last and final step is to restart the DMS following the procedures on the cabinet if the picture is out of alignment
44
Name the Vital X components.
1. KVM 2. VCC 3. CPC 4. UPS 5. Network Switches 6. PDU's and cabling 7. Video Boosters
45
What does a 1349 error mean? | The SCS computer is showing this error. ## Footnote Shown on the SCS computer upstairs in the IOS bay.
- Firewire error.
46
When given a sound problem what should be done? | There is an error message reading "trying to initiate a connection." ## Footnote Think of the steps in order
- Try the three-button approach first. - If this does not work, then try restarting the the sound server. Note: Don't be misled by the error message.
47
What temperature will the control head shutdown at?
Page 31 (1.7.2.1.1) "Control Head" - The control head also receives the actuator OverTemp signal and will shut down the actuator if its temperature reaches 150 degress C or higher.
48
What does the (POST) acronym stand for? And what does it run?
Page 21 Server_User_Guide - Power On Self Test - If POST finds any problems, the server displays error messages.
49
What issue on 3/10/2026 was the **G5 simulator** experiencing?
**Snap shot** issues ## Footnote The avionics won't load and freezes when trying to quick start the simulator.
50
What is the first troubleshooting step suggested for the **G5 simulator** if the avionics wont load when doing a quick engine start?
Restart the **IOS computer** ## Footnote This was attempted but did not resolve the issue.
51
What fixed the **G5 simulator** to work again when the master avionics wouldn't start properly?
A full **shutdown** of the system ## Footnote After the shutdown, the simulator functioned properly.
52
A standard VITAL 1100 Image Generator includes two Ethernet switches for what?
DATA and HOST networks. Also, DATA cables are blue and the HOST cables are green.
53
Universal Avionics Systems (RRS) functions as what?
DME receiver/transmitter, VOR receiver, and TACAN receiver. ## Footnote Radio Reference Sensor
54
The (RRS) provides the required navigation information via?
ARINC 429 data buss
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