Technical Information

High fidelity simulation is the key to a great trainer. From engine start-up, run-up, taxiing, full flight procedures, landing and shutdown, Melbourne Flight Training’s iGATE S623 mimics precise performance and handling characteristics of the actual aircraft.

iGATE Aerodynamic and Performance highlights.

• Variation of aeroplane longitudinal, lateral and directional stability with altitude, airspeed and gross weight;
  

• Single engine characteristics for one engine inoperative is simulated; Asymmetric thrust, propeller feathering to phugoid oscillations effects;
  

• Stall characteristics. There is full representation of the 'approach to stall' and the recovery from it. Stall is simulated by cockpit instruments and associated flight characteristics. The influence of aeroplane attitude, gross weight, configuration and altitude is also simulated.
  

• Ground handling characteristics. Simulation does include turning effects due to rudders, brakes, and nose wheel steering. Also asymmetric thrust effects are simulated.
  

• Wind effects. The effect of wind from any direction, at speeds from zero to sixty knots is realistically simulated and controlled by the instructor. The wind also shows the correct effect on the ground track display during in-flight operations.
  

The following is simulated during the landing phase:

• Rate of descent versus speed, power setting, and wind conditions.

• Control approach response.

• Stall speeds in the approach and landing configuration.

• Real guidance from PAPI/VASI

• Landing, ground roll and deceleration then taxi clear of the runway.