The A330-200 simulator uses the generic aircraft models tailored to simulate the A330-200 specific systems. Thus the names used are not identical to the LRI names of the Airbus A330-200. The organisation of the generic models enables less interfacing whilst maintaining reasonably sized model objects.

 

Aerodynamics

 

The aerodynamics model is a full stability derivative model for the A330-200 based on observations of the aircraft performance. CL,CD,CM, rolling moment, yawing moment and side force coefficients are all modelled and take account of the aircraft flight control surfaces, landing gear positions, slats and flaps.

 

Radio Altimeter

 

The radio altimeter model accounts for the aircraft pitch and roll attitude and passes on valid radio altimeter values for -6 ft to 2500 ft. It is correctly scaled for the height above terrain of the Cg for when the main wheel touch the runway.

 

Pneumatics

 

the Pneumatics model interfaces with the overhead air panel and models the pressurisation and temperature of the cabin. The model accounts for open doors, FMGC landing altitude, status of the packs, and all control inputs at the air panel.

 

The pressurisation schedule is slightly different from the Airbus, as the simulator will not doubt be flown in a non normal (takeoff, climb, cruise, approach and land) manner. The model allows sensible pressurisation of the cabin for continuous climb and descent manoeuvring .

 

Hydraulics

 

The Hydraulics model completely simulates the 3 Green, Yellow and Blue hydraulic systems of the A330. It models the electrical pumps and the engine driven hydraulic pumps. The system pressures respond to the control surface movements. The RAT input is currently not modelled.

 

FMGS

 

The Autopilot, Auto throttle and FMC functions of the FMGS are modelled. The simulator can fly a entered flight plan and navigate from take off to approach. ILS functions are still to be modelled.  Most MCDU pages are available, including all flight entry type pages, vertical revision pages and lateral revision pages etc.

 

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