Elite PI-121 Service manual

ELITE MODEL PI-121
PC AVIATION TRAINING DEVICE /
ELITE MODEL PI-135
BASIC AVIATION TRAINING DEVICE
OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE
APPLICABILITY .......................................................... xiii
WARNING ................................................................... xiii
REVISIONS ................................................................. xiii
GENERAL ................................................................... xiv
ELITE Model PI-121
PC Aviation Training Device ................................... xiv
ELITE Model PI-135
Basic Aviation Training Device ................................ xv
COPYRIGHT ............................................................... xix
LICENSE AGREEMENT ............................................... xx
CHAPTER 1
ASSEMBLY AND STARTUP
SYSTEM FEATURES .................................................... 1
General .................................................................... 1
Navigation Data ........................................................ 2
Avionics, Instrumentation, and Hardware ................ 2
Malfunctions ............................................................. 2
Weather .................................................................... 3
Mapping and Evaluation ........................................... 3
LIST OF COMPONENTS .............................................. 4
Main Component ...................................................... 4
1. Flight Controls ................................................................ 4
2. Avionics .......................................................................... 4
3. Computer System (Optional) .......................................... 4
4. Administrative Support Items .......................................... 5
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE .................................... 6
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ........................................ 6
Windows XP or VISTA .............................................. 6
GenView™ Visual Databases .......................................... 18

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Desktop Icons ................................................................... 18
Hardware Installation ............................................. 18
CONNECTING SIMULATOR HARDWARE
TO THE COMPUTER .................................................. 19
CONNECTING POWER .............................................. 20
STARTINGAND SHUTTING DOWN
THE PI-135 BASIC ATD .............................................. 21
Before Starting ELITE: ........................................... 21
Starting the PI-135 ................................................. 21
Shutting Down The PI-135 ..................................... 24
Configuration .......................................................... 24
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................... 26
Multi-Monitor Setup ................................................ 26
Two Displays .......................................................... 26
Three Displays ....................................................... 27
Tips For using Multiple Screens ............................. 27
General Settings .................................................... 28
Aircraft Module ....................................................... 28
Navigation Databases ............................................ 29
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ................................. 29
Changing System Settings ..................................... 29
Flight Controls Calibration ...................................... 29
Limits ................................................................................ 30
Null Zone .......................................................................... 30
Power Quadrant ............................................................... 31
Changing Throttle Quadrants ................................. 32
USB Button ....................................................................... 36
Second Monitor ...................................................... 37
INSTRUMENT CONFIGURATION .............................. 38
CHAPTER 2
INSTRUCTOR / OPERATOR’S STATION (IOS)
MENU DESCRIPTION AND OVERVIEW .................... 39
Program Menu ....................................................... 39
Malfunctions Page ............................................................ 41

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Meteo Page ...................................................................... 42
Metar Page ....................................................................... 43
Modification Page ............................................................. 44
Configuration Page ........................................................... 45
Map Page ......................................................................... 46
Control Page ..................................................................... 47
Instrument ......................................................................... 48
Freeze .............................................................................. 48
Quit ................................................................................... 48
PROGRAM FEATURES .............................................. 49
Map Page ............................................................... 49
Aircraft Position ................................................................ 51
Map Scale ......................................................................... 51
Nav Data Symbols ............................................................ 51
Map Cursors ..................................................................... 52
Map Information ................................................................ 53
Map Borders ..................................................................... 53
Reposition ......................................................................... 53
Multiple ILS / Deselection ................................................. 56
Aircraft Snapping .............................................................. 59
Map Zoom Levels ............................................................. 60
Show Facilities .................................................................. 61
Transponder Tag ............................................................... 63
MAP Page “Spot Weather” Feature .................................. 63
Navigation Databases ...................................................... 64
Instrument Approach Scenarios (IAS) .............................. 68
State Panel ....................................................................... 71
Heading Panel .................................................................. 72
Altitude Panel ................................................................... 72
Airspeed Panel ................................................................. 73
Profile Button .................................................................... 73
Route Button ..................................................................... 84
Print Button ....................................................................... 84
Heading / Distance Cursor ............................................... 85
Route Planner ................................................................... 86
Shortcuts .......................................................................... 87

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Hotplates .......................................................................... 92
Meteo Page ............................................................ 95
General Layout (GenView) ............................................... 96
Transition Zones ............................................................... 99
Wind Direction ............................................................... 100
Wind Speed ................................................................... 100
Turbulence ..................................................................... 101
Ceiling (Standard View) ................................................. 101
Visibility (GenView) ........................................................ 101
Clouds (GenView) ......................................................... 103
Visibility (Standard View) ............................................... 104
Altimeter ........................................................................ 104
Temperature .................................................................. 105
Structural Icing ............................................................... 105
Saving & Loading Meteo Files ....................................... 108
Reference Meteo Time .................................................. 109
Metar Page ............................................................ 111
Active Metar .................................................................... 111
Wind and Gusts .............................................................. 112
Using the METAR Page .................................................. 112
Using Existing METAR Data ........................................... 112
Downloading METAR Files ............................................. 114
Station Plot ..................................................................... 118
Wind Barb Description in the Northern Hemisphere ....... 119
Aerodrome Actual Weather
METAR And SPECI Decode .......................................... 120
Malfunctions Page ................................................ 122
Instruments and Systems Failures ................................ 124
Failure Time Window ..................................................... 124
Immediate Failure .......................................................... 125
Specific Time Failure ..................................................... 125
Receivers, Gear, and Flaps Failures ............................. 126
Engine Failures .............................................................. 127
Random Failures ........................................................... 128
Instrument INOPs .......................................................... 129
Failure States ................................................................ 130

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Control Page ........................................................ 132
Visual Panel ................................................................... 132
Preset Level of Detail (GenView) .................................. 133
Scenery/Runway Lighting (Standard View) ......................... 135
Running the Instrument Approach Scenarios (IAS) ....... 138
State Panel .................................................................... 140
Time Flown Panel .......................................................... 142
Configuration Page .............................................. 143
State Files ...................................................................... 143
Visual Settings ..................................................... 144
Password Protection ............................................ 144
Time Difference LT To UTC .................................. 144
ATD Detection Report .......................................... 145
Activating Failures With Keyboard ....................... 145
Measurement for Weight & Fuel .......................... 146
Changing Hanging Color Of Numbers ................. 146
Sound and Volume Control .................................. 147
3D Sound ............................................................. 147
Aircraft Information ............................................... 147
Modification Page ................................................. 149
Creating Facilities .......................................................... 149
Modifying Facilities ........................................................ 150
Deleting Facilities .......................................................... 150
Undo Changes ............................................................... 151
Facility Info .................................................................... 152
CHAPTER 3
EXTERNAL VISUAL DISPLAY - GENVIEW™
GENVIEW VISUAL DISPLAY .................................... 157
GenView Vector Data ........................................... 157
GenView Runway Definitions ............................... 157
Taxiing in GenView ............................................... 158

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CHAPTER 4
OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS
BASIC OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS ......................... 162
KEYBOARD CONTROL ............................................ 162
MAP Screen Shortcuts: ........................................ 162
Zoom ............................................................................. 162
Scroll .............................................................................. 162
Route ............................................................................. 162
HDG/Dist ....................................................................... 163
Position .......................................................................... 163
Custom Zoom ................................................................ 163
General Shortcuts: ............................................... 163
Visual ............................................................................. 163
Simulation Speed .......................................................... 163
Control ........................................................................... 163
Engine Sound ................................................................ 163
Mouse Control ...................................................... 164
Pushing Buttons: .................................................. 164
Knobs and Rotary Dials: ...................................... 165
Switches: .............................................................. 165
Power Levers: ...................................................... 166
Wheels: ................................................................ 166
PROGRAM MENU .................................................... 166
Malfunctions Page ................................................ 168
Meteo Page .......................................................... 168
Metar Page ........................................................... 168
Modification Page ................................................. 168
Configuration Page .............................................. 168
Map Page ............................................................. 169
Control Page ........................................................ 169
Instrument ............................................................ 169
FREEZE ............................................................... 169
Quit ....................................................................... 170
INSTRUMENT SCREEN ........................................... 171
GENVIEW VISUAL DISPLAY .................................... 172
GenView Vector Data ........................................... 172

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GenView Runway Definitions ............................... 172
Taxiing in GenView ............................................... 172
Adjusting the Instrument Panel ............................ 174
Using the Menu Interface ..................................... 175
CHAPTER 5
AIRCRAFT
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS ...................................... 177
Artificial Horizon ................................................... 177
Airspeed Indicator ................................................ 177
Turn Indicator ....................................................... 178
Altimeter ............................................................... 178
Vertical Speed Indicator ....................................... 178
Gyro Compass ..................................................... 178
Horizontal Situation Indicator ............................... 179
VOR/LOC/Glideslope Indicator ............................ 180
Radio Magnetic Indicator ..................................... 180
Moving Dial Indicator ............................................ 181
Moving Map .......................................................... 181
Radio Navigation Receivers ................................. 183
NAV/COMM .......................................................... 183
DME Receiver ...................................................... 184
Frequency Mode: ........................................................... 184
GS/T Mode: ................................................................... 185
RMT Mode: .................................................................... 185
ADF Receiver ....................................................... 186
Marker Receiver ................................................... 186
Transponder ......................................................... 187
GPS Receiver ...................................................... 187
GX55 ............................................................................. 188
GX50 ............................................................................. 188
GX60 ............................................................................. 188
GX65 ............................................................................. 188
Trimble 2000 Approach Plus GPS ................................. 188

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GPS Annunciator .................................................. 190
With Apollo GPS ............................................................ 190
With Trimple GPS .......................................................... 190
Silver Crown Plus Avionics System ............................... 191
EFS 40 - EADI/EHSI ............................................ 192
Bendix / King EFS 40 .................................................... 193
Autopilot ............................................................... 195
KAP 150 / KFC 150 ....................................................... 195
AP ENG: ........................................................................ 195
HDG: .............................................................................. 195
NAV: ............................................................................... 196
APR / GS / BC: .............................................................. 196
ALT: ................................................................................ 197
CWS: ............................................................................. 197
FD: (KFC 150 only) ........................................................ 197
Altitude/Vertical Speed Selector ........................... 198
SINGLE ENGINE ....................................................... 200
Cessna 172R ....................................................... 200
Cockpit Functions ......................................................... 201
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 207
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 210
Climb .............................................................................. 211
Cruise ............................................................................ 212
Cessna 182S ........................................................ 213
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 214
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 219
Cessna 182RG ..................................................... 223
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 224
Piper Archer III ..................................................... 230
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 231
Archer Carb Heat Lever ................................................. 232
Archer CH Choice .......................................................... 232
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 233
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 237
Piper Arrow IV ...................................................... 240
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 241

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Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 243
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 246
Climb Performance ........................................................ 247
Cruise Performance ....................................................... 248
Mooney M20J ....................................................... 249
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 251
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 252
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 256
Socata TB10 Tobago ............................................ 259
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 260
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 262
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 270
Socata TB20 Trinidad ........................................... 271
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 272
TB20 Landing Gear ....................................................... 272
TB20 Rudder Trim ......................................................... 272
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 273
Climb: ............................................................................ 276
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 280
Bonanza A36 ........................................................ 281
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 282
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 286
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 290
MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT ...................................... 295
King Air B200 ....................................................... 297
Operational Limitations .................................................. 298
Load / Voltmeter Panel: ................................................. 298
Battery & Generator Switches: ...................................... 298
Firewall Shutoff Valves: ................................................. 298
AP-3000 Avionics Panel: ............................................... 300
NAV1/ NAV2 Toggle: ...................................................... 302
Cowl Flap Switches: ...................................................... 303
Collins Flight Control System: ....................................... 304
GPS-NAV Control: ......................................................... 307
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 308
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 313

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Piper Seneca III .................................................... 316
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 317
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 320
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 325
Beech Baron 58 ................................................... 331
Cockpit Functions .......................................................... 332
Aircraft Checklist ............................................................ 336
Aircraft Settings Panel ................................................... 340
CHAPTER 6
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SOFTWARE ISSUES ................................................ 345
HARDWARE ISSUES ............................................... 346
ERROR MESSAGES ................................................ 347
CONTROLS ............................................................... 351
INDEX ...................................................................... 353
SUPPLEMENTS ................................................... 367

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PREFACE
APPLICABILITY
Application of this handbook is limited to the specific model
of training device and software designated by version
number and serial number on the face of the title page of
this handbook. This manual primarily features the PI-135
BasicAviation Training Device (BATD), but also covers the
PI-121 PC Aviation Training Device (PCATD) in a limited
aspect. Both feature similar functions, with the PI-121
more limited to the panel controls. Despite these panel
differences, which will be noted early on in this manual, the
operation will follow the same procedures as the PI-135
unless noted.
WARNING
Anyunauthorizedchangestothetrainerregardingremoval,
replacement or repositioning of original flight control
components, avionics or switches, not in accordance with
manufacturer specifications, will void the FAA approval
for logging flight time credit. Only ELITE ATD software
may be used with this training device for certification
purposes. The instructions and limitations detailed in the
FAAletter of approval pertaining to this model of advanced
aviation training device must be adhered to and kept in
close proximity to the trainer. The controlling authority for
the use this training device in a Part 61 or 141 course of
instruction is the Federal Aviation Administration, General
Aviation and Commercial Division, 800 Independence
Avenue, Washington D.C. 20591.
REVISIONS
For operational purposes, this handbook should be kept
in current status with revisions provided with software
upgrades or hardware modifications. Revisions to this

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handbook will be distributed whenever necessary as
complete replacements or additions and shall be inserted
into the handbook as below:
Revision pages will replace only pages witha. the same page number.
Insertalladditionalpagesinpropernumericalb. order within each section.
Page numbers followed by a small letterc. shall be inserted in direct sequence with the
same common numbered page.
GENERAL
ELITE MODEL PI-121 PC AVIATION TRAINING
DEVICE
ThePI-121wasinitiallyevaluatedandapprovedbytheFAA
in July 1997 in accordance with AC 61-126 as a PCATD
(Personal Computer Aviation Training Device).
The trainer consists of the following components:
Pro Panel SE Flight controls (yoke,a. rudders, throttles and ancillary switches)
b. Avionics, King Silver Crown – style
Rudder Pedalsc. Optional Instructor Operator Stationd. (desk, LCD monitor, keyboard and
mouse)
ELITE Version 8.x PCATD softwaree.

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ELITE MODEL PI-135 BASIC AVIATION TRAINING
DEVICE
The PI-135 is in a category of trainer designated as a
Basic Aviation Training Device or BATD. Because of its
capabilities, the PI-135 was upgraded in 2003 to a new
designation called BATD. In addition to the 10 hours
instructional use toward an Instrument Rating, additional
credit for Instrument Experience under Section 61.57 (c)
(1) (currency) and Private Pilot Certificate (2.5 hours under
61.109(i)(1)) was granted.
The trainer consists of the following components:
ProPanelIIFlightcontrols(yoke,rudders,f. throttles and ancillary
switches)
g. Avionics, King Silver
Crown – style
Rudder Pedalsh. Optional Instructori. OperatorStation(desk,
LCDmonitor,keyboard
and mouse)
ELITE Version 8.xj. BATD software

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The software includes eleven (11) aircraft personalities
from simple, complex to twin engine aircraft that provide
a broad range of training capabilities. The aircraft were
evaluated as “generic in-category” aircraft or aero
models with correct performance characteristics to
practice simulated flight, tasks and procedures under
instrument meteorological conditions. Data modeling and
performance characteristics, however, represent actual
aircraft specifications.Aircraft represented include Cessna
172R, Cessna 182 RG, Cessna 182S, Piper Archer III,
Piper Arrow, Mooney M20J, Socata TB-10 and TB-20,
Piper Seneca III, Beech Bonanza A-36 and Beech Baron
58.
C172R C182 RG
C182S Piper Archer III

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Piper Arrow Mooney M20J
Socata TB-10 Socata TB-20
Piper Seneca III Bonanza A-36
Baron 58

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TheOperator,viatheIOS,canchangetheflyingenvironment
such as winds, turbulence, icing characteristics, visibility,
ceilings and cloud layers. Any aircraft instrument, receiver
or system can be failed immediately, realistically or
programmed for a timed failure without interrupting the
student’s flight. Both weather and malfunctions scenarios
canbesaved andre-loaded.Thesoftware containsutilities
to monitor, record and replay flights over a map page
displaying the horizontal and vertical flight paths in real
time. The navigation data is from the FAA National Flight
Data Center (US only) or Jeppesen®. The data includes
airways, intersections, published holding patterns, navaids
and airports and airport frequencies. Though designed
for instrument training and proficiency, the visual image
is actual satellite digital elevation models with a generic
ground texture. Major roads, railroads, urban areas bodies
of water and shorelines are depicted.

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COPYRIGHT
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ELITE Simulation Solutions
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All rights reserved.
Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied,
reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, in
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ELITE Simulation SolutionsAG. Your rights to the software
are governed by the accompanying software license
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is not responsible for printing or clerical errors.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT
This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale.
A license agreement is a legal agreement between you,
the end user (You), and ELITE Simulations solutions AG
“Licensor.” Please read this software license agreement
“Agreement” carefully. If you do not agree with the terms
and conditions of this Agreement, you should contact
ELITE Simulation Solutions AG within 30 days from the
invoice date.
Ownership of the Software
The enclosed ELITE software program “Software”4. and the accompanying written materials are owned
by ELITE Simulation Solutions AG , Switzerland, and
are protected by United States copyright laws, by
laws of other nations, and by international treaties.
Grant Of License
Licensor grants to You the non exclusive right to use5. one copy of the Software on the PI-135 in accordance
with the terms of the Agreement. You may not install
the software on a network or on a computer other
than the one that came as a component of the PI-135
Advanced ATD without express written permission
from ELITE Simulation Solutions..
Restrictions on Use and Transfer
You may not use the software on another computer6. or loan, rent, transfer, or assign them to another user
except as part of the permanent transfer of the PI-135
aviation training device.
You may not copy the Software, except that you may7. transfer the Software to a single hard disk for backup
or archival purposes. You may not copy the written
materials.
You may permanently transfer the PI-135 Software8. and accompanying written materials (including the
most recent update and all prior versions) if you retain
nocopiesandthetransfereeagreestobeboundbythe
terms of this Agreement. Such a transfer terminates
Your license. You may not rent or lease the Software