Elite iGATE G500 Series Service manual

iGATE
ADVANCED AVIATION TRAINING DEVICE
OPERATOR’S HANDBOOK
Copyright 1989 - 2018 by ELITE Simulation Solutions,
Model G500 Series

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE 4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION 5
LICENSE AGREEMENT 8
SITE SPECIFICATIONS 18
FEATURE OVERVIEW 22
HARDWARECONNECTIVITY 24
STARTING UP / SHUTTING DOWN THE IGATE 26
CONTROLS CALIBRATION SCREEN 31
SHUTTING DOWN THE IGATE 33
INITIAL ONFIGURATION 34
NAVIGATION DATABASES 36
ADJUSTING CONTROL SENSITIVITY 40
INSTRUCTOR / OPERATOR STATION (IOS) 42
ELITE MENU STRUCTURE 43
MALFUNCTIONS PAGE OVERVIEW 44
METEO (WEATHER) PAGE OVERVIEW 45
METAR PAGE 46
DATA MODIFICATION PAGE 47
MAP PAGE OVERVIEW 48
CONTROL PAGE 49
INSTRUMENT PAGE 50
PROGRAM FEATURES 51
MAP PAGE COMMANDS 51
MAP INFORMATION 55

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REPOSITION AIRCRAFT 56
MULTIPLE ILS CONFLICTS 58
NAVIGATION DATA PAGES 66
METEO (WEATHER) OPERATIONS 93
MALFUNCTIONS PAGE 109
CONTROL PAGE 118
CONFIGURATION PAGE 125
NAV DATA “MODIFICATION PAGE” 131
EXTERNAL VISUAL DISPLAY - GENVIEW™ ONLY 138
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 140
IPAD CONFIGURATION PAGE 149
CONNECTING FOREFLIGHT® TO ELITE 150
EFS 40 OVERVIEW 151
SHORTCUT CHECKLIST 156
IGATE CONFIGURATION MATRIX 157

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PREFACE
WARNING
Any unauthorized changes to the iGATE trainer regarding
removal, replacement or repositioning of original ight con-
trol components, avionics or switches, not in accordance
with manufacturer specications, will void the FAA approval
for logging ight time credit. Only ELITE ATD software may
be used with this training device for certication purposes.
The instructions and limitations detailed in the FAA letter of
approval pertaining to this model of advanced aviation train-
ing 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 or 142 course of instruction is
the Federal Aviation Administration, General Aviation and
Commercial Division, AFS-810, 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 modications. Revisions to this handbook will
be distributed whenever necessary as complete replace-
ments or additions and shall be inserted into the handbook
as below:
Revision pages will replace only pages with the same page
number. Insert all additional pages in proper numerical order
within each section.
Page numbers followed by a small letter shall be inserted in
direct sequence with the same common numbered page.

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ELITE iGATE is one of the most highly advanced IFR
ight training devices available today with the best “bene-
t-to-cost” ratio in its class. It is authorized for use in satisfy-
ing Tasks/Maneuvers, and Procedures under sections of Title
14 Code of Federal Regulations parts 61 and 141.
The trainer consists of the following components:
Flight controls with dynamic control loading: Some versions
of iGATE trainers have 3 axis control loading and some have
two axis control loaders. Spring dampened systems are also
an available option.
Avionics, King Silver Crown with GNS or GTN GPS naviga-
tion equipment.
Dual CPUs (main computer, image generator with sound
system). Number of IGs could change due to visual display
options.
Closed ber glass cockpit with adjustable seat(s).
Overhead panels include aircraft appropriate hardware or
simply lighting. Twin and single engine turbine congura-
tions include side panels and AC specic circuit brakers and
switches, throttle unit, and single or dual nstrument panels.
External visual display system*
Instructor Operator Station (desk, LCD monitor, keyboard
and mouse), iPAD tablet or both.
ELITE Version AATD software.
*Many display options are available and equipment, models and
composition may vary.

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iGATE aircraft are “generic in-category” aircraft or aero mod-
els with correct performance parameters and systems to
practice simulated ight, tasks and procedures under IMC or
instrument meteorological conditions. Data modeling and per-
formance characteristics, however, closely represent actual
aircraft specications and performance of several general avi-
ation aircraft. The instrument panel provides life-sized nav-
igation and engine instruments that allow for a correct scan
pattern and complete aircraft start up, run up and shut down.
The iGATE allows re-conguration of aircraft through inter-
changeable software, instrument masks, switches and throttle
quadrants.Di󰀨erent classes and types (SEL, Complex, MEL
and Turbine) are available options.
The Operator, via the IOS, can change the ying environment
such as winds, turbulence, icing characteristics, visibility,
ceilings and cloud layers. Any aircraft instrument, receiver or
system can be failed immediately, realistically or programmed

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for a timed failure without interrupting the student’s ight.
Both weather and malfunctions scenarios can be saved and
re-loaded. The software contains utilities to monitor record
and replay ights over a map page displaying the hori-
zontal and vertical ight paths in real time. The navigation
data may be from the FAA National Flight Data Center (US
only), Jeppesen®, NAVTEC® or other provider of approved
navigation data. The data includes airways, intersections,
published holding patterns, navaids and airports and airport
frequencies.
Though designed for instrument training and procien-
cy, the visual image native to ELITE software (GenView or
RealView) is actual satellite digital elevation models with a
generic texture showing urban areas, major bodies of wa-
ter, rivers, railroad tracks and major roadways. Every IFR
rated airport over 3,000 feet length and its lighting system
is accurately depicted. ELITE is capable of using 3rd party
enhanced visual scenery such as P3D and may be included
with your training device.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright 1989 - 2018 by ELITE Simulation Solutions,
Im Schoerli 1 8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland All rights reserved.
Under copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, reproduced or dis-
tributed in any form or by any means, in whole or in part, without the written
consent of the author: ELITE Simulation Solutions AG. Your rights to the
software are governed by the accompanying software license agreement.
Every e󰀨ort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual
is accurate. ELITE Simulation Solutions AG is not responsible for printing
or clerical errors.
All terms mentioned in this manual that are actually known to be
trademarks or service marks are listed below. ELITE Simulation Solutions
AG cannot attest to the accuracy of this information. Use of a term in this
manual should not be regarded as a󰀨ecting the validity of any trademark
or service mark. All Windows OS (operating systems) are trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. Jeppesen is a trademark of Jeppesen Sanderson
Inc. Garmin, GNS 430/530 are trademarks of Garmin International, Inc.

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LICENSE AGREEMENT
The software component of the iGATE training device con-
stitutes 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 Sim-
ulation Solutions AG within 30 days from the invoice date.
NOTE: The user of this manual is expected to
know how to y an aircraft. It is not designed to
teach instrument navigation or serve as a tu-
torial for starting, running up, ying or shutting
down aircraft. It will not describe the purpose or
function of all aircraft specic switches, knobs
or levers.

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SOFTWARE OWNERSHIP
1. The enclosed ELITE iGATE software program “Software”
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
2. Licensor grants to You the nonexclusive right to use one
copy of the Software on the iGATE trainer 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 iGATE Advanced ATD without ex-
press written permission from ELITE Simulation Solutions.
Restrictions on Use and Transfer
3. You may not use the software on another computer or
loan, rent, transfer, or assign them to another user except as
part of the permanent transfer of the iGATE aviation training
device.
4. You may not copy the Software, except that you may
transfer the Software to a single hard disk for backup or ar-
chival purposes. You may not copy the written materials.
5. You may permanently transfer the iGATE Software and
accompanying written materials (including the most recent
update and all prior versions) if you retain no copies and the
transferee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Agree-
ment. Such a transfer terminates “Your” license. You may not
rent or lease the Software or otherwise transfer or assign the
right to use the Software, except as stated in this paragraph.
6. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, modify, disas-
semble or create derivative works based upon the Software
in whole or part.

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Term and Termination
7. This license terminates if you fail to comply with any
provision of this Agreement. You agree upon termination to
destroy all copies of the program, modications and merged
portions in any form. The original software must remain with
the iGATE training device.
Limited Warranty
8. Licensor warrants that the Software will perform substan-
tially in accordance with the accompanying written materials
for a period of 90 days from the date of your receipt of the
Software. Any implied warranties on the Software are limited
to 90 days. Some states do not allow limitations on duration
of an implied warranty, so the above limitation may not apply
to You.
9. LICENSOR DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EI-
THER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM-
ITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTA BILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-IN-
FRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND
THE ACCOMPANYING MATERIALS. This limited warranty
gives You specic legal rights. You may have others, which
vary from state to state.
10. LICENSOR’S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLU-
SIVE REMEDY SHALL BE REPLACEMENT OF THE SOFT-
WARE. Any replacement Software will be warranted for the
remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, which-
ever is longer. These remedies are not available outside the
United States of America.
11. This Limited Warranty is void if failure of the Software
has resulted from modication, accident, abuse, or misappli-
cation.

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12. IN NO EVENT WILL LICENSOR BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR
DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, LOST
SAVINGS, OR OTHER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE SOFTWARE.
Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above
limitation may not apply to You.
13. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
You and Licensor regarding the Software and supersedes any
other information, advice or representation given to You by
Licensor or its dealers, distributors agents or employees. This
Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Florida,
U.S.A. and Switzerland, whichever is applicable. If any pro-
vision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court
of competent jurisdiction, the balance of this Agreement shall
remain in full force and e󰀨ect.
14. If You have any questions concerning this Agreement or
wish to contact Licensors for any reason, please email info@
yelite.com or write to:
ELITE Simulation Solutions AG
Im Schoerli 1
8600 Duebendorf, Switzerland
or
ELITE Simulation Solutions
5700 Dot Com Court Suite 1010
Oviedo, Florida 32765
15. U.S. Government Restricted Rights. The Software and
documentation are provided with Restricted Rights. Use, du-
plication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to re-
strictions set forth in subparagraph (c)
(1) of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software
clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 or subparagraphs (c)(1)(ii)
and (2) of Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights
at 48 CFR 52.227-19, as applicable.

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GENERAL DEVICE DESCRIPTION
e power of iGATE trainers is in its versatility and easy conver-
sions to support a myriad of aircra types, classes and avionics
systems. e iGATE platform supports the most popular single
engine and multi-engine aircra, complex, single and twin turbine
aircra. Avionics congurations include the basic DG/ADF, HSI/
RMI, EFIS and AHRS displays with support to the G1000, GNS
and GTN series of Garmin® GPS navigation systems. All iGATEs
support blue-tooth interface with the most popular electronic ight
devices such as Foreight® and JeppView®.
Dual control iGATE, Baron 58 Conguration with AHRS and GNS 430W
iGATE General Description

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e ELITE iGATE training devices come in closed or open cock-
pit congurations. Closed cockpits are made from glossy gel-coat
berglass with windows that fully enclose the pilots. Open cockpits
can be table mounted or mounted to a custom platform depend-
ing on space available or customer preference. iGATEs come with
either single seat or dual seat conguration, with mechanical ight
controls, electrical dynamic control loading ight controls or a
combination of pitch & roll dynamic control loading with mechani-
cal rudder pedal controls.
Single control desktop iGATE, C172 RG w/Legacy InstrumentConguration
iGATE with Curved Screen

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Aircra convertibility is only a few minutes process. e masks
are removed and replaced via thumb screws on each corner of
the masks. Masks are designed for a specic aircra prole (See
iGATE Conversion Matrix). e King Air B200 is typically an
aircra specic iGATE because of the side /overhead panels and
center console. e twin turbine B200 can only be converted to a
single turbine in a Pilatus PC-12 format. rottles, like the masks,
are changed via thumb screws.
Switch panels on the iGATE console and aircra specic controls
located on the center console are quick change via Dzus-style fas-
teners. Switch panels and throttles connect to the trainers electrial
grid via DB-style connectors. Aer the iGATE aircra hardware
has been changed, the last step is to select the corresponding air-
cra on startup. e process is simple and quick. ELITE uses a
CanBus system as the brains behind the iGATE . Dedicated USB
smart cards control each aspect of the training device.
Representative instrument masks, throttle and switches conversion kit

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ELITE USB CanBus System
e USB Control Cards are powered throught the iGATE elec-
trical system through a commercial USB hub. Power ON indi-
cators are located on the USB hub and on each USB control card
for quick diagnosis. Control cards also contain yellow “transmit”
lights” which indicate that data is being sent and received. Other
than reseating a card or unplugging and replugging a card’s USB
cord, no other troubleshooting steps are recommended without
the assistance and guidance of an ELITE qualied technician.

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Single Seat iGATE Open Cockpit Conguration with one External Visual
Dual Control iGATE with Optional Instructor’s Cabin and Projection Visual

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Single Seat Twin Piston iGATE Closed Cockpit Conguration
iGATE Dual Control with Center Console

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SITE SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL
Power Requirement: 115 - 240 VAC; 50/60 Hz
Input Current: 2 x 20A circuits (minimum)
Power Consumption: Max 9000 W
NOTE: A US electrical grounding plug is provided. Outside
of USA, an adapter plug and/or power transformer(s) may be
required. Additional circuits may be required depending on
optional display congurations.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating environment: Temperature 50o F 10O C to 95o F (35o
C). We recommend air conditioning aorded basic computer
and electronic equipment.
Humidity: 20% to 80% non-condensing. 40% to 60% recom-
mended for optimum performance.
DIMENSIONS
e cockpit footprint dimensions are shown in the following
pictures. For the iGATE cockpit plus one TV “out of wind-
shield” visual display, the minimum sized room requirement
would be 10 . x 10  (3.05 m x 3.05 m). Room ingress and
egress must be considered plus room for the IOS desk and com-
puter system. Actual room size needed depends on the visual
system desired and if an enclosed instructor cabin is required
or desired. For example, ve each 55 inch LED TV displays are
approximately 13  wide (3.96 m). A three screen projection
system plus instructor cab would require an additional 4 feet in
length.

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NOTE: ere are many considerations regarding room size
and access to the iGATE nal resting location (door sizes, hall-
way width, hallway to room layout, elevators, stairway cong-
urations to above level oors), special equipment and required
manpower. ese circumstances require methodical planning
and must be discussed and agreed upon prior to delivery and
installation. Exact room requirements, building access, plans
and additional costs must be discussed in advance or prior to
any move or relocation. Contact an ELITE representative for
additional details.

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iGATE with 3 screen projection display
iGATE with Curved Screen Projection