By
adding new components to your existing Frasca simulator you can operate efficiently and
cost effectively well into the 21st century. Once upgraded, your device
will be "nearly new" at a fraction of the cost for new
equipment.
The
"Raptor" upgrade has become extremely popular. The
term Raptor was first used by Frasca's
software engineering group to denote the hardware and software technology
that was utilized in our
TruFlite
products. Features of Raptor technology include ethernet interface between
computers, object oriented software design, enhanced six degree of freedom
aerodynamics, enhanced ground handling, full world navigation simulation,
and much more.
While these technologies were originally
developed for the TruFlite, it became possible to incorporate them into
older Frasca simulators such as the Model 140's. We now offer upgrades to
20 year old Frasca Model 140's that bring the latest fidelity to an old work
horse.
Upgrade
Components:
 Frasca's
Window's based Graphical Instructor Station (GISt) is the most advanced
instructor station available in the commercial simulation industry.
Instead of a keyboard and text based menus, GISt present graphical images
to the instructors which permits more intuitive monitoring of and
efficient interaction with the simulated flight. With GISt, the
instructors workload is reduced; thereby allowing more time for
instructing the student. This upgrade replaces the existing instructor's
station (terminal, plotter, and desk) with a Pentium PC, color monitor,
color printer and a new desk.
The host
computer replaces the FTDs older central processing unit with a Pentium PC
and Frasca's newest software. Upgrading the host is necessary to make it
compatible with the newer software used within GISt. This updated
configuration is the same as installed in our newly manufactured FTDs.
Advantages include:
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Additional
computer capacity
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Newer
configuration allows for easy and efficient future upgrades of newly
developed features and options
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Software
upgrades are handled by disk, not EPROM's.
This realistic
flight environment enables the student to transfer more of what they
learned in the FTD to the aircraft. The following sounds are digitally
generated: boost pumps, engine start, engien combustion, propeller(s),
slip stream, environmental sounds, malfunction effects, aural warning
tones, flap extension and retraction, tire screech and runway rumble.
This upgrade
enables the FTD to simulate the performance of a single engine aircraft.
Included will be an interchangeable throttle quadrant, masking panels to
cover up the unused gauges and switches, and interchangeable flight
software. With this upgrade, students can be trained on both twin and
single engine operations using one FTD.
 Frasca offers
a variety of Avionics packages, including our newest simulated avionics
package (SAP 100 - shown at right) which looks and operates very similar to the nav/com
radio stacks that are installed in most modern aircraft. Upgrading your
the stack allows for training on more modern nav/com radios which utilize
digital, flip/flop frequency selectors and standby function and has full
RNAV capability. Flight Director/Autopilot and GPS upgrades also allows
for training on the latest navigational equipment such as the Bendix/King
KLN 90B GPS.
TruVision
offers
realistic, textured scenes. A variety of display systems including; direct
view, collimated, projected and multiple channels are available. Custom
databases add to the realism. (see samples of visual scenes below - click
on thumbnails to view.
     
A factory
refurbishment extends the operational life and increases the reliability
of your FTD. Factory refurbishment includes repairing or replacing
assemblies and components as needed, calibrating circuitry, cleaning and
lubrication mechanical linkages and installing various service
modifications. A warranty reduces downtime needed for repairs; therefore,
the continued operation of the FTD is guaranteed. A yearly visit ensures
that the FTD is maintained at the best of condition. Multiple year
maintenance contracts are also available.
Many other
upgrade options are available. For more details, contact us at (217)
344-9200 or email our sales
department.
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