DESCRIPTION
AIRBUS A320 - CEO & NEO PS4.5 FTD
1. Introduction......................................................................................... 4
1.1. Company Overview............................................................................ 4
1.2. Disclaimer........................................................................................... 4
2. A320 PS4.5 FSTD Overview.......................................................... 6
2.1. Key Features...................................................................................... 7
2.2. The Flight Deck.................................................................................. 8
2.3. Flight Model/Handling Characteristics................................................ 8
2.4. Systems Software.............................................................................. 8
2.5. Instructor Operating Station............................................................... 9
2.6. Computer and Sound System Rack................................................... 9
2.7. Electrical System................................................................................ 9
3. The Flight Deck.................................................................................. 10
4. Front Panel......................................................................................... 11
4.1. Glareshield Panel.............................................................................. 12
4.2. FCU (Flight Control Unit)................................................................... 13
4.3. Pilot Instrument Panels..................................................................... 14
4.4. Primary Flight Display (PFD)............................................................. 15
4.5. Navigation Display.............................................................................. 15
4.6. ECAM Displays.................................................................................. 16
5. Lateral Consoles And Flight Controls................................................ 18
6. Pedestal Panel.................................................................................. 19
7. Overhead Panels................................................................................ 21
8. MCDU and FMGC.............................................................................. 23
9. Seating................................................................................................ 24
10. Visual System..................................................................................... 25
11. Sound System.................................................................................... 28
12. Lighting System.................................................................................. 28
13. Instructors Operating Station (IOS).................................................... 29
14. Other Features................................................................................... 32
15. Regulatory Certification...................................................................... 32
16. Electrical Compliance......................................................................... 32
1. INTRODUCTION
This document is a technical description of the Pacific Simulators Airbus A320 PS4.5 FSTD (Flight
Simulator Training Device).
Further breakdown of individual items and their functionality and operation is available in the
Simulator Operations Manual.
Founded in 2002, Pacsim manufacture a range of high-fidelity FSTDs for a variety of markets
including pilot training, AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) training, entertainment and private
use. Our FSTDs are located in around a dozen countries including Australia, Bolivia, China,
France, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand and USA.
Pacsim specialise in cost-effective FSTDs (Flight Simulator Training Devices) designed for the
‘airline bridging’ flight training market. These are ideal for flight schools looking at expanding into
the airline career and jet transition market and for airlines looking at improving initial training
standards and reducing their FFS footprint.
Pacific Simulators offer three A320 models for training: The PS4.5, PS2.5 and FJ2000.
1.2. Disclaimer
Images/photos may differ from actual specifications due to enhancements and upgrades made to
the actual device. Specifications are subject to change at any time and final configurations for
actual device will be specified and/or agreed in actual proposal or sales documents.
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2. Airbus A320 PS4.5 Overview
The Pacific Simulators PS4.5 is a fixed-base, fully enclosed Flight Training Device with
rear-enclosed instructors station, replicating the Airbus A320.
The A320 PS4.5 FTD is designed for A320 type ratings and ‘airline bridging’ training including
Jet Transition and Multi-Crew type pilot training. With specified options it meets regulatory
requirements for FAA FTD Level 4/5/6, EASA FTD 1/2, EASA FNPT II MCC and ICAO 9625
Type IV/V certification.
Flight Schools and universities can enhance their pilot training product range by offering
advanced training such as Jet Orientation and Multi-Crew Courses.
Airlines have the ability to utilise these devices to minimise their Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
training footprint such as type rating fixed-base training, jet transition training, pilot
recruitment, and systems training. Type rating credits are available subject to certification.
Training Applications -
The A320 PS4.5 is ideal for a wide-range of training applications including:
• A320 Type Rating credits (dependent on certification level sought)
• A320 Type Rating preparation
• Jet Transition / Jet Orientation Courses
• Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Courses
• Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL)
• Procedural and SOPs training
• Systems familiarisation training
• Simulator assessments for pilot recruitment
• Instrument training including glass cockpit familiarisation and Instrument Rating training /
recency / renewals
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) training
• Flight Deck Orientation and Familiarisation Courses (such as for Air Traffic Controllers, Cabin
Crew, Fire Crew)
• Human Factors courses
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2.1 Key Features
PS4.5 Exterior
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2.2. The Flight Deck
The Flight Deck consists of:
• Front Panel
• Lateral consoles with sidesticks and steering tillers
• Dual-linked Rudder Pedals
• Glareshield Panel and FCU
• Pedestal Panel and MCDUs
• Overhead Panel
• Pilot Seats and Observer Seats
• Lighting System
• Sound System
• Ventilation System
The Flight Model is based off the Airbus A320 data package and includes flight and ground
modeling to meet certification requirements for FAA FTD Level 5.
Comprehensive simulation of A320 aircraft systems based on the Airbus A320 data package,
including:
• Advanced fly-by-wire control laws and flight envelope protection modelling
• Glass cockpit instrument displays including PFD and ND
• Primary and Secondary Engines/Systems displays
• Autopilot, Autothrust and Flight Director Systems
• Extensive aircraft systems modelling including Fuel, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic,
Pressurisation and Fire Protection Systems
• Comprehensive ECAM displays
• Realistic Flight Management System
• Advanced autoflight capability including managed lateral and vertical navigation,
RNP approaches and autoland
• TCAS
• EGPWS
• Weather and Terrain Radars
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2.5. Instructor Operating Station
The Instructor Operating Station (IOS) console consists of:
• Instructors Seat
• Monitor for displaying profile mapping
• Touch-screen monitor for controlling instructor functions
• Comprehensive Pacsim IOS software
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3. The Flight Deck
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4. Front Panel
• Glareshield Panel
• FCU (Flight Control Unit)
• Pilot Instrument Panels (Instrument Panels and CTR Instrument Panel)
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4.1 Glareshield Panel
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4.2. FCU (Flight Control Unit)
• Speed/Mach pushbutton
• Speed/Mach window
• SPD or MACH selector knob
• Heading/Track window
• HDG or TRK selector knob
• AP 1 and AP 2 pushbuttons
• A/THR Engagement pushbutton
• HDG-V/S / TRK-FPA pushbutton
• Altitude window
• Altitude selector knob
• Meter selector pushbutton
• Vertical/Speed Flight Path Angle window
• V/S or FPA selector knob
• Mode Engagement pushbutton: LOC, EXPED, APPR
• Managed dots for SPD/MACH, LATERAL, LVL/CHANGE
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4.3. Pilot Instrument Panels
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4.4. Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• AFS Status
• FMA (Flight Mode Annunciations)
• Attitude Indication
• Airspeed/Mach Indication
• Altitude Indication
• Radio Altitude
• Vertical Speed Indications
• Heading/Track Indications
• Barometric Reference Indication
• Localiser and Glideslope Indicator
• TCAS Alerts
The ND Displays:
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LS Mode includes:
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4.6. ECAM Displays
• Dual-linked Rudder Pedals with Toe Brakes (optional Active Control Loading)
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6. Pedestal Panel
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The Pedestal Panel has the following features:
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7. Overhead Panel
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The Aft Overhead Panel has the following features:
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8. MCDU and FMGC
Multifunction Control Display Units (MCDUs)
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9. Seating
The device includes the following seating:
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10. Visual System
Display System Option 1: Direct Projection wrap-around Display System
Display System Option 2: RSI Crossview 200° x 40° FOV 9 Lite Collimated Display System
Features include:
• Up to 6M pixels/Visual
• 4.5M+ Polygons/Visual
• Beyond level D weather effects
• 750k Light points/Visual
• Up to 16x Anti Aliasing for superior image quality
• Up to 8x Anisotropic filtering
• Worldwide geo-specific satellite imagery
• Real world coastline
• 15m Imagery
• Extensive library of airport models featuring imagery up to 0.6m
resolution
• Generic airport system
• Complete library of aircraft clutter models
• Summer/Winter scenes with no model reload
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Visuals – optional tailored scenery
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11. Sound System
The Sound System includes:
• Dome lights
• Map lights
• Panel backlighting
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13. Instructors Operating Station (IOS)
The IOS Console includes:
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IOS Software Functions include:
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14. Other Features
• EASA CS-FSTD(A):
Flight Training Device - FTD 1 / 2
Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer - FNPT II MCC
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