Facilities

Frasca Model 242T
Twin Engine Turboprop Flight Training Device

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The Model 242T is highly representative of a two pilot turboprop aircraft with a takeoff weight of 12,000 pounds. The simulation supports turbine engine systems and procedures, as well as normal, abnormal and emergency procedures training. This makes it outstanding for upgrading the recip pilot to turboprop equipment.

Training Objectives

From the BEFORE START to the ENGINE SHUTDOWN checklist, the 242T will provide a training environment that permits maximum transfer of training to the aircraft. Designed with the requirements of regional carriers in mind, the 242T teaches pilots to efficiently operate aircraft with higher speeds and more sophisticated systems and equipment. The 242T may be used effectively for single pilot training and is ideal for crew coordination and Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT). Single pilot or crew, serious cockpit resource management training is an important part of the 242T.

Standard Equipment

The two-seat cockpit is realistically outfitted with flight, engine, and navigation instruments; fully functioning dual flight controls; engine control pedestal; side and overhead panels. Visual systems are optional. Flight modeling is a faithful representation of business aircraft performance and permits simulation of operations from engine start to shutdown. If desired, flight characteristics can be provided for larger aircraft. Aircraft systems are simulated to support a comprehensive training program and provide maximum transfer of learning to the aircraft, and include electrical, fuel, engine ignition and starting, gear, flaps, annunciators, engine fire detection and extinguishing, pressurization, and pitot/static.

Computers

To provide a high degree of realism, the Frasca Model 242T uses three high performance PCs, one each for the instructor station, aerodynamics and the visual system.

Features & Options

TruVision (Textured visual system, shown below)
Jeppeson Nav Data for North America.
Performance Data collected from the actual aircraft.
GISt (Graphical Instructor Station), shown above.
FAA Level 2-6 Approval or foreign equivalents.
Realistic Aerodynamics
Operable Circuit Breakers
Custom Panel Layout
Bendix/King Flight Control Systems
Bendix/King Avionics
Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS)
HSI
Wide Cockpit to accomodate second seat
& Many more

Scenes from Frasca International's TruVision Visual System

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