Pseudo-Pilot

The pilot module was designed as a supporting position to ARTMACS’s main role of training air traffic controllers. As a consequence, the main target in developing this module was efficiency in controlling as many units (aircraft and vehicles) as possible.

The Pilot module can be configured in 3 working modes:

• 3D mode, with 3D tail view
• 2D mode, the pilot has only the radar screen
• Combined mode, with 3D tail view plus radar screen

Features:

• Commands issued by mouse or joystick
• Commands for airborne aircraft:
• • speed, altitude, heading, rates (climb, descent, turn)
  • intercept flight plan, route and radial
  • orbit, fix hold and refuel
  • land (with touch-and-go or using braking device), go around
  • join or split formation
  • altimeter, transponder, highlight route
• Commands for aircraft on the ground:
• • speed, heading
  • startup and stop engine (with sound in the tower cab)
  • pushback, taxi (expedite), line-up, take-off
• Other commands: damage (fire, smoke), lights, landing gear, flaps, spoilers
• Reports: overflying a point, reach (altitude, speed, heading), cross (altitude, speed)
• Quick access to flight information through electronic strips
• Touch screen for radio and intercom
• Footswitch operation
• Aircraft control surfaces are fully active and visible
• Automatic load distribution for pilots in the same sector
• Manual transfer of aircraft between pilots in the same sector
• Unlimited number of units (aircraft and vehicles) per pilot
• Autopilot (according to flight plan)
• Instructor can act as pilot
• Simple user interface, students can act as pilots