Gauge simulator
First Claim
1. A gauge simulator for use in conjunction with pilot training comprising:
- a housing, a plurality of electrically controlled gauges mounted to said housing, each said gauge having a variable display value corresponding to an aircraft condition;
a processor contained in said housing, said processor having outputs electrically connected to said gauges for controlling the display value of each said gauge, said processor being programmed to simulate gauge display values corresponding to predefined malfunctions of an aircraft; and
means mounted to said housing and electrically connected to said processor for varying the time duration from initiation of a simulation and before initiation of the simulated malfunction.
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Abstract
A device is disclosed for training pilots by simulating the operation of gauges in aircraft. The self-contained device can be installed into training aircraft to be used during instruction. Alternatively, the device can be used during classroom and ground school training. A switch box control panel simulates the controls and indicators of aircraft. A logic circuit and program simulate normal operations and common malfunctions of aircraft. During malfunctions the program and circuit will evaluate the pilot'"'"'s corrective control input, continuing the malfunction if the pilot'"'"'s response is incorrect. The device'"'"'s ability to accept inputs and to emulate characteristics of specific aircraft increases the realism of the simulation and training.
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9 Claims
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1. A gauge simulator for use in conjunction with pilot training comprising:
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a housing, a plurality of electrically controlled gauges mounted to said housing, each said gauge having a variable display value corresponding to an aircraft condition;
a processor contained in said housing, said processor having outputs electrically connected to said gauges for controlling the display value of each said gauge, said processor being programmed to simulate gauge display values corresponding to predefined malfunctions of an aircraft; and
means mounted to said housing and electrically connected to said processor for varying the time duration from initiation of a simulation and before initiation of the simulated malfunction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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Current AssigneeGregg Stockman
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Original AssigneeGregg Stockman
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InventorsStockman, Gregg
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Primary Examiner(s)Banks, Derris H.
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Assistant Examiner(s)Suhol, Dmitry
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Application NumberUS10/143,261Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,104 DaysField of Search434/45, 434/29, 434/49US Class Current434/29CPC Class CodesG09B 9/02 for teaching control of veh...
