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Computer-based Traffic Advisory System Trainer

The CD-ROM based training program from ElectronicFlight Solutions details the operation of a Traffic Advisory System (TCAS I/TAS). The overall operation and intruder priority levels are explained before progressing into the specifics of the Bendix/King KTA 870, KMH 880, Goodrich SkyWatch™ and SkyWatch™ HP systems.



The self-guided computer-based training then highlights the operation of the TCAS I/TAS systems on the Avidyne FlightMax, Honeywell KMD-550/850 and Garmin display systems. The history and development of TCAS systems and their transition into the general aviation systems of today are explained. The ElectronicFlight program details intruder symbology, audio alert priorities, limitations of antenna shading, differences between the various TCAS systems, operation modes, alert inhibits, intruder tracking methodology and sensitivity levels.

After successful completion of this training module, the operation and familiarity of the traffic awareness systems should become second nature when it counts the most—under high-workload situations. At the very core of the self-paced CBT (computer-based training) program is the ElectronicFlight Complete Learning™ Methodology that focuses on the following basic elements:

• Instill conceptual knowledge, instead of rote memorization
• Implant mental models (a picture imprinted into permanent memory)
• Present the conceptual organization of a system
• Provide requisite knowledge using highly graphical methods
• Reinforce knowledge with targeted practice exercises
• Implement feedback and remedial review when checked for retention

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ElectronicFlight Solutions Traffic Awareness Demo

The Traffic Module of the ElectronicFlight library details the operation of the Traffic Advisory (TAS) and TCAS I systems. The overall operation and intruder priority levels are explained before progressing into the specifics of the Goodrich (L-3) SKYWATCH™ (HP) and Bendix/King TAS/TCAS I systems. The self-guided computer-based training then highlights the operation of the TAS system on the Avidyne FlightMax, Bendix/King IHAS and Garmin GPS display systems.

The history and development of TCAS systems and their transition into the general aviation systems of today are explained. The ElectronicFlight program details intruder symbology, audio alert priorities, limitations of antenna shading, differences between the various TCAS systems, operation modes, alert inhibits, intruder tracking methodology and sensitivity levels.

 

Highlights of ElectronicFlight CompleteLearning™ Traffic Module

Upon successful completion of this CompleteLearning™ module, the pilot will be able to:

 

• Discriminate between the different types of TCAS and TAS
• Describe the method of intruder tracking methodology
• Understand the limitations of current traffic awareness technology
• Discriminate between the different transponder systems and capabilities
• List the four types of intruder symbology and their priority levels
• Describe the two sensitivity levels and their priority
• Recall the altitude switching, and lockouts, of the sensitivity levels
• Describe the tracking of a constant bearing intruder
• Verbalize a typical TAS encounter to ATC
• Incorporate TAS limitations into decision strategies
• Describe the inputs and outputs to a typical TAS system
• Recount the antenna signal patterns
• Explain the different modes of a Multi-function Display
• Determine the severity of an intruder alert, and required action
• And much more

Training Credit — 4 hours
FAA Wings Pilot Proficiency Award Program
Aircraft Electronics Association Excellence Awards
FAA part 145 Repair Station training
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technology Awards
FAA IA Renewal training 

Minimum Computer System Requirements
Operating System: Windows 95 or newer, MAC OS X (with Bootcamp)
Processor: Pentium 250 Mhz
Hard Drive Storage: 300 MB of free space
Memory: 64 MB
CD-ROM: 4X
Sound Card: 16 bit
Speakers or headset required