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FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- operational mission simulator 1, record 1, English, operational%20mission%20simulator
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To achieve economy and efficiency, exchanges are to be co-ordinated with 407(LRP) [long range patrol] squadron's scheduled training in the full flight simulator(FFS) and operational mission simulator(OMS) at 14 Wing Greenwood. 2, record 1, English, - operational%20mission%20simulator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de mission opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, simulateur%20de%20mission%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- debriefing station 1, record 2, English, debriefing%20station
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer-based recording device capable of playing back CPT [cockpit procedures trainer] or FFS [full flight simulator] missions in multiple windows displayed on dual monitors. 2, record 2, English, - debriefing%20station
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poste de débreffage
1, record 2, French, poste%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement informatique d'enregistrement permettant de visionner les missions de vol effectuées en CPT [simulateur de procédures de pilotage] ou FFS [simulateur de vol complet] dans des fenêtres multiples présentées sur deux moniteurs. 2, record 2, French, - poste%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dynamic flight simulator
1, record 3, English, dynamic%20flight%20simulator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DFS 1, record 3, English, DFS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Dynamic Flight Simulator, or the DFS, is a manned full system simulation facility which reproduces the total G-force environment common to modern high performance aircraft. 1, record 3, English, - dynamic%20flight%20simulator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This combination of High-Tech, Low-Tech and Old-Tech is the heart of the Dynamic Flight Simulator at the Naval Warfare Center in Warminster, PA, where the Navy simulates and tests, people and equipment, both of which must function under (often) extreme conditions. ... travelling at supersonic speed, or engaging hostile enemy fire, or having to eject from a stricken aircraft and endure the 15 plus G thrust of an ejection seat. When the Navy puts that word "Dynamic" in front of the flight simulator, they really mean it. At the speed levels modern jet fighters attain there aren’t many second chances. 2, record 3, English, - dynamic%20flight%20simulator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de vol dynamique
1, record 3, French, simulateur%20de%20vol%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aucun simulateur de vol dynamique actuel n'est en mesure de réaliser des figures liées au combat tournoyant ou à l'évasion de missiles. Ils sont de plus incapables de restituer les effets des manœuvres des chasseurs à poussée vectorielle de nouvelle et future génération. Certaines figures conventionnelles ne peuvent être réalisées en totalité et sont compensées par des effets sonores et visuels de plus en plus réalistes, qui augmentent les déséquilibres sensoriels. 1, record 3, French, - simulateur%20de%20vol%20dynamique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-06-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- type‑specific simulator 1, record 4, English, type%E2%80%91specific%20simulator
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike many training facilities who operate generic simulators, BCFT [Bournemouth Commercial Flight Training] recognises the need for full integration between simulator and aircraft; therefore type-specific simulators are a requirement and a major player in smoothing the transition to aircraft, ensuring the course is completed in the minimum time possible. 1, record 4, English, - type%E2%80%91specific%20simulator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- simulateur spécifique de type
1, record 4, French, simulateur%20sp%C3%A9cifique%20de%20type
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les avions pour lesquels il n’existe pas de simulateur spécifique de type, les exploitants doivent s’assurer que la phase initiale de formation en vol portant sur les scénarios visuels des opérations de catégorie II est effectuée sur un simulateur agréé à cette fin par le ministre chargé de l’aviation civile. 1, record 4, French, - simulateur%20sp%C3%A9cifique%20de%20type
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-07-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- full mission simulator
1, record 5, English, full%20mission%20simulator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FMS 2, record 5, English, FMS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Full Mission Simulators(FMS) simulate a wide range of operations... A full-up simulator recreates sounds, motion, visual scenes, instrument presentations and all other systems in order to create a realistic flight training environment. The pilot will be able to train for landing, takeoff, weapons delivery, night flight, formation flight and cockpit familiarization in normal, adverse and emergency situations. The handling characteristics of the simulator represent actual aircraft characteristics based on available flight data and input from experienced pilots. 3, record 5, English, - full%20mission%20simulator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- simulateur toutes missions
1, record 5, French, simulateur%20toutes%20missions
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- simulateur complet 2, record 5, French, simulateur%20complet
masculine noun
- FMS 3, record 5, French, FMS
masculine noun
- FMS 3, record 5, French, FMS
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme chaque centre Asta en Europe, celui-ci est doté d'un simulateur complet (FMS, «Full Mission Simulator») [...] La cabine du FMS est en effet située dans une sphère qui offre au pilote un champ de vision à 360° grâce à treize canaux visuels et six systèmes de projection. Doté d'une véritable visualisation tête haute (VTH), il permet aussi l'emploi de visées de casque et une restitution complète des systèmes de survie (oxygène, anti-g, etc.) [...] Pour l'instant le simulateur est doté d'un logiciel avion équivalent à celui du standard Block2, avec émulation Block 5 pour les systèmes d'arme. En clair, il permet aujourd'hui aux pilotes de la Luftwaffe de s'entraîner sur tout le spectre des missions de combat air-air [...] mais avec des capacités de guerre électronique et de liaison de données limitées. 2, record 5, French, - simulateur%20toutes%20missions
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-07-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
- Armour
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- part-task trainer
1, record 6, English, part%2Dtask%20trainer
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- part task trainer 2, record 6, English, part%20task%20trainer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These devices include a high-fidelity simulation of a particular system(or even the actual piece of equipment) which allows the student to concentrate on it without the extra load and distractions which might be imposed by a full flight simulator. They are less elaborate, and can range from large photographs which emulate the flight deck around the simulated system, to sophisticated desk-top computer-assisted training(CAT) devices. 1, record 6, English, - part%2Dtask%20trainer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
part-task trainer: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 6, English, - part%2Dtask%20trainer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Arme blindée
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de tâches partielles
1, record 6, French, simulateur%20de%20t%C3%A2ches%20partielles
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'entraînement pour tâche partielle 1, record 6, French, dispositif%20d%27entra%C3%AEnement%20pour%20t%C3%A2che%20partielle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
simulateur de tâches partielles; dispositif d'entraînement pour tâche partielle : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - simulateur%20de%20t%C3%A2ches%20partielles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Simuladores de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Fuerzas blindadas
- Cañones (Ejército de tierra)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrenador de tareas parciales
1, record 6, Spanish, entrenador%20de%20tareas%20parciales
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispositivo de instrucción para tareas específicas 1, record 6, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20instrucci%C3%B3n%20para%20tareas%20espec%C3%ADficas
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entrenador de tareas parciales; dispositivo de instrucción para tareas específicas: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - entrenador%20de%20tareas%20parciales
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