ProSim737 Instructor Operating Station
The ProSim738 Instructor Operating Station (IOS) is a web-based application that allows the user to control several features of the simulator, like weather and position. Next to that, it allows for easy and mobile access to ProSim738 parameters, such as failures, weight & balance and a variety of configurations, such as display options (weight units, VSD on or off, etc.). These options will all be discussed in this article.
Contents
1 Setup
The IOS is part of ProSim738 Systems, and is ran on a web-server that is hosted in the systems module. By default, the port used to run the IOS is 8080. To reach the IOS, there are two options: via the ProSim738 Systems menu, or through the direct URL of the IOS. Depending on the IP address the computer running ProSim738 Systems has, this URL ends with :8080
.
For example: the IP address of the computer running Systems is 192.168.2.25
then the URL one must type in the browsers address bar is 192.168.2.25:8080
.
The IOS can be accessed by other devices, as long as they are part of the same network. It is strongly advised to give all devices within your simulator setup a fixed IP address. To learn more on how to do this, visit the ProSim737 initial setup page.
2 Cockpit Setup Options
Even though all B737's look the same, there are major differences in the software used. This can even be true between 737's in the fleet of one airline. These differences can be caused by age difference, but also by customer preference.
2.1 Audio options
On the audio tab, several options concerning audio warnings in the cockpit can be configured. The following audio warnings can be turned on or off:
Ground Proximity Warning System or Radio Altimeter Callouts (GPWS)
Callout | States |
2500 | On/Off |
1000 | On/Off |
500 | On/Off |
400 | On/Off |
300 | On/Off |
200 | On/Off |
100 | On/Off |
50 | On/Off |
40 | On/Off |
30 | On/Off |
20 | On/Off |
10 | On/Off |
Altitude alert
Callout | State |
Altitude Alert | On/Off |
Minimums Callout
Callout | State |
Minimums Callout | Approaching Minimums/Plus 100 |
Airspeed Low Alert
Callout | State |
Airspeed Low | On/Off |
Datalink Chime
Callout | State |
Datalink Chime | All/None/Sterile Cockpit |
2.2 Display options
On the display options tab you are able to configure the displays (PFD, ND, EICAS) found in the 737NG cockpit to your liking. The options found here are options airlines have to adopt the configuration of their 737NG to their specific requirements.
Hover your mouse over the title of each option to see a visual comparison.
The following options can be altered to your liking:
Angle of Attack Indicator
Option | Posibilities |
AOA Indicator | On/Off |
Rising Runway
Option | Posibilities |
Rising Runway Indicator | On/Off |
Single Cue Flight Director
Option | Posibilities |
Single cue F/D | On/Off |
Trim Indicator on Lower EICAS
Option | Posibilities |
Trim Indicator in LO EICAS | On/Off |
Trim Indicator on Upper EICAS
Option | Posibilities |
Trim Indicator in UP EICAS | On/Off |
Fuel Gauges on upper EICAS
Option | Posibilities |
Fuel gauges | New Style/Old Style |
Course Lines on ND
Option | Posibilities |
Course Lines | On/Off |
Range Rings on ND
Option | Posibilities |
Range Rings | On/Off |
TCAS Range Rings on ND
Option | Posibilities |
TCAS Range Rings | On/Off |
Map Orientation on ND
Option | Posibilities |
Map Orientation | Heading Up/Track Up |
VOR Orientation on ND
Option | Posibilities |
VOR Orientation | Heading Up/Track Up |
EICAS Layout
Option | Posibilities |
EICAS Layout | Over/Under or SideBySide |
Vertical Situation Display on ND
Option | Posibilities |
VSD | On/Off |
Brake Temperature on EICAS
Option | Posibilities |
Brake Temperature | On/Off |
2.3 FMS/CDU options
On this tab you can change a number of options regarding both the Flight Management System (FMS) and the Control Display Unit (CDU).
Limit CRZ to TRIP ALT
Limit CRZ to TRIP ALT | On/off |
QRH Speeds Default
QRH Speeds Default | Enable/Disable |
Auto Reset FMS after landing
Reset FMS after landing | Yes/No |
Display RWY/CRS APP Error Message
RWY/CRS APP Error Message | Yes/No |
2.4 General options
On the Options tab you are able to change several general options for ProSim, such as navigational features, engine ratings or whether your 737 features the Short Field Performance Package.
2.5 Units
On the Units tab you are able to change units for weight, time etc.
Weight Units
Weight Units | Kilograms (KGS/Pounds (LBS) |
Temperature Units
Temperature Units | Celcius (C/Fahrenheit (F) |
Time Units
Time Units | Local/UTC |
Barometric Units
Barometric Units | HectoPascal/Inches of Mercury |
3 Using the IOS
The IOS can be accessed with the following browsers:
- Edge
- Internet Explorer 11 & up
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
In the upper right hand corner of the IOS, there is a button bar that holds a couple of buttons:
These buttons allow you to do the following:
- Pause the simulator. Click the button again to un-pause;
- Freeze the simulator. This pauses the simulator but allows you to adjust roll and pitch without changing the plane's position;
- Mute the simulator; click again the un-mute;
- Browser settings
- Turn the on-screen keyboard on or off; this is useful when using a touch-screen device;
- Turn sound of the IOS on or off;
- Turn dark mode on or off; click again to turn off dark mode.
3.1 Main page
The main page is divided into three tabs, which allow for quick repositioning actions, management of ground services and real-time parameters.
3.1.1 Main tab
The first tab is the 'Main'-tab. On this tab, the position of the aircraft can be set to any of 5 predefined positions. A position is stored by maneuvering the aircraft to the desired position, and then pressing the 'Store'-button underneath the required slot. With this method, it is easy to practice landings or quickly reset the aircraft after an exercise.
3.1.2 Service
The services tab allows you to manage ground services, such as ground power and pushback. The doors can also be opened or closed via this tab.
3.1.3 Parameters
The last tab on the main page is the 'Parameters'-tab. On this tab, a number of parameters concerning flight, radio and engine are shown in real time.
3.2 Map page
The map page displays a dynamic map, showing the aircraft's position. The buttons above the map allow you to alter which navigational aids are shown on the map, such as VOR stations, airspace boundaries or the route that is currently active in the ProSim738 CDU.
[[File:IOSMAP.PNG|400px|IOS Map page