I__. - International Military Testing Association

1) Demonstration Phase
The control sequences and instruments required for each mission are first explained and
demonstrated. An ideal mission performance is then displayed on the screens and described in
. pre-recorded standardized form over the acoustic system.
2) Practice Phase
In the second phase, the candidate attempts the manoeuvm himself with assistance both from
. the system (pm-recorded warnings) and from the instructor (optional intervention). The computer
monitors his performance and generates warnings when it strays too far from the optimal .
one. (Tolerances are adjustable.) Should his performance diverge unduly, the manoeuvre is
interrupted and starts anew (up to three times).
3) Test Phase
There is no intervention or assistance during the test phase. The only acoustic inputs, am normal
Controller communications. The same tolerances apply as during the practice phase, and
automatic interruption and restart will occur in the same way.
The candidate’s behaviour is additionally under observation during this phase from a Plight
Psychologist, who subsequently completes an observation log of his performance.
Description of Missions
Mission FPS 01:
- Introduction to the function of the video system, controls and flight instruments.
- Taxiing, Takeoff with Abort, renewed Taxiing to “Number 1 Position”, Take-off and climb
to Pattern-level (1000 ft AGL), Straight and level flight.
- Turns with 20” of bank and 90’ direction change. -Turns with40’ of bank and 180” direction
change. - Turns with 60’ of bank and 360’ direction change.
- Automatic return flight to the airfield with landing.
Mission FPS 02:
- Consists of pattern flying and landings.
Mission FPS.03:
- Take-off and climb to pattern level. Leaving the pattern over the NZP (Navigational Zero
Point) to commence flight proper.
- Navigation flight (1000 ft AGL) with location of targets and the solution of additional tasks
(calculation of course and flight duration per leg). Finally return to airfield and land.
Mission FPS 04:
- Take-off and climb to pattern level. The plane will then be automatically positioned at 6000
ft AGL.
- Recovery from unusual altitudes (nose-up/nose-down). The manoeuvre must be performed
at 5000 ft on a prescribed course and within a given time interval.