SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIMULATING AIR MODE AND GROUND MODE OFAN AIRPLANE

摘要

A system for simulating an air mode and a ground mode of an airplane is provided. The air mode is a state of the airplane when the airplane is in the ai r, and the ground mode is a state of the airplane when the airplane is on the ground. The s ystem includes means for sensing parameters indicative of whether the airplane is sens ed in the air or sensed on the ground. Means for determining whether the airplane is sense d in the air or sensed on the ground is provided. The determining means is responsive to the sensing means, and the determining means outputs a signal that is indicative of a sensed air mode or a sensed ground mode. Means for interfacing with an operator is also provided. A simulated air mode and a simulated ground mode are selectable via th e interface means. Means for overriding the signal output from the determining mea ns is provided, and the overriding means outputs a signal that is indicative of the si mulated air mode or the simulated ground mode in response to a selection from the interf ace means. The overriding means outputs a signal that is indicative of the sensed ai r mode or the sensed ground mode when the simulated air mode or the simulated ground mo de is not selected.