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==ProSim737 IOS==
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The ProSim738 '''I'''nstructor '''O'''perating '''S'''tation (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, [http://www.b737.org.uk/navigation.htm#Vertical_Situation_Display VSD] on or off, etc.). These options will all be discussed in this article.
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===Introduction===
 
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The ProSim737 IOS (Instructor Operating Station) is used to control the simulator. The IOS has a broad variety of features like weather, reposition, failures and flight parameters.  
 
  
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The ProSim737 IOS is web based thus can be used on any web capable device in the network supporting HTML5.
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[[File:IOS3.PNG|thumb|IOS Main screen]]
  
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ProSim737 System features a built in web server. In order to access the IOS open the IP address of the primary computer in a web browser using port 8080, for example:
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===Setup===
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The IOS is part of [[ProSim737 Systems|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 [[ProSim737 Systems|ProSim738 Systems]] menu, or through the direct URL of the IOS. Depending on the IP address the computer running [[ProSim737 Systems|ProSim738 Systems]] has, this URL ends with <code>:8080</code>.
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For example: the IP address of the computer running Systems is <code>192.168.2.25</code> then the URL one must type in the browsers address bar is <code>192.168.2.25:8080</code>.
  
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http://192.168.0.0.1:8080
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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 [[Inital Setup|ProSim737 initial setup]] page.
  
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===Cockpit Setup Options===
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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.
  
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==Using ProSim IOS==
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====Audio options====
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===Basic layout of IOS===
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On the audio tab, several options concerning audio warnings in the cockpit can be configured.
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On the upper position of the IOS you will find on the right side, 4 icons.
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The following audio warnings can be turned on or off:
  
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#Pause
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[[File:IOSAUDIO.PNG|400px|right|IOS Audio screen]]
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#*Click to pause the simulator. If the simulator is on
 
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#*Click again to continue flying.
 
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#*[[File:Basic layout-2.png]]
 
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#Flight freeze
 
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#*During Flight Freeze you can adjust pitch and roll movement without changing your position
 
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#*Flight Freeze can be used to stabilise your current flight or adjust pitch and roll for the next flight.
 
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#*[[File:Basic layout-3.png]]
 
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#Browser settings
 
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#*Selecting keyboard input when using a touch screen device.
 
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#*Sound on / off
 
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#*[[File:Browser settings-2.png]]
 
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#*[[File:Browser settings.png]]
 
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#Day and Night
 
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#*Change IOS colour, for use during night.
 
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#*[[File:Basic layout-4.png]]
 
  
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===Main===
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'''Ground Proximity Warning System or Radio Altimeter Callouts ([http://www.b737.org.uk/warningsystems.htm#Radio_Altimeter_Callouts_ GPWS])'''
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The Main page is to monitor various tasks before and during flight.
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{|class="wikitable"
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Various pre-sets can be selected, monitor flight parameters and monitor cockpit setup.
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|Callout
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|States
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|-
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|2500
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|On/Off
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|-
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|1000
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|On/Off
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|-
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|500
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|On/Off
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|-
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|400
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|On/Off
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|-
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|300
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|On/Off
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|-
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|200
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|On/Off
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|-
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|100
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|On/Off
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|-
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|50
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|On/Off
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|-
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|40
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|On/Off
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|-
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|30
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|On/Off
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|-
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|20
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|On/Off
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|-
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|10
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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====Main - Main====
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'''Altitude alert'''
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In this page, pre-sets for position, visibility, time and view the check items can be selected.
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{|class="wikitable"
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The pre-set for position is an easy entrance for preset tab “Position”. The 5 slots can be activated by clicking one of the buttons. The “Store” function is intended to store a current position during flight. After clicking on a position slot, confirm the position change by clicking “ok”.
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|Callout
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Visibility, during approach you can change the visibility. There are 4 different options.
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|State
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Check items, Check items is checking the flight phase.
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The check items create a list to show that the aircraft is configured according to the flight phase.
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|Altitude Alert
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You can only monitor this list, cockpit configuration should be changed to remove a ‘check item’.
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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[[File:Main-Main.fw.png]]
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'''Minimums Callout'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Callout
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|State
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|-
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|Minimums Callout
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|Approaching Minimums/Plus 100
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|}
  
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====Main - Service====
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'''Airspeed Low Alert'''
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Service allows you to select or deselect ground power, ground pneumatic, push back and door logic.  The pushback is divided in left, right and straight forward. Click on one off the buttons to start the pushback to stop the pushback click on “Stop Pushback”. All doors can be opened and closed on this page.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Callout
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|State
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|-
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|Airspeed Low
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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[[File:Main-Service.fw.png]]
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'''Datalink Chime'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Callout
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|State
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|-
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|Datalink Chime
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|All/None/Sterile Cockpit
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|}
  
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====Main - Parameters====
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====Display options====
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Flight parameters displays the current state of the aircraft. Flight parameters can not be added or removed on this tab.
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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.
  
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[[File:Main-Parameters.fw.png]]
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Hover your mouse over the title of each option to see a visual comparison.
  
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===MAP===
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[[File:IOSDISPLAY.PNG|400px|right|IOS Display screen]]
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Map is a graphical display for your current position. You can monitor the aircraft position during flight and check navigation resources in the vicinity of the aircraft.
 
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You can toggle navigation sources by clicking on the relevant icon.
 
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Below a list of icons showed in the map.
 
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*VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range)
 
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*DME (Distance Measuring Equipment)
 
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*NDB (Non-Directional Beacon)
 
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*ILS (Instrument Landing System)
 
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*Airport
 
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*Airway (lo)
 
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*Airway (hi)
 
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*Fix
 
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*Airspace
 
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*Route
 
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When you have created a VNAV path you can monitor the route by clicking on “route”.
 
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Red identifies the route flown and upcoming route.
 
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To change zoom, click + or – on the right side. Auto enables auto zoom during flight. Zoom can be also accomplished by the scroll wheel.
 
  
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[[File:Map.fw.png]]
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The following options can be altered to your liking:
  
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===Failures===
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'''Angle of Attack Indicator'''
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The Failures tab is the interface to the ProSim737 failure system. It provides an overview of the currently active failures and allows the selection and arming of new failures. The failures tab always shows the current state of the aircraft. Any failure or situation that may disrupt the normal operation of the aircraft is shown in yellow boxes on the top of the screen. When there are no yellow boxes, there are no operational problems.
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{|class="wikitable"
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Pressing the “Remove” button in a yellow box will cause the system to make an attempt to resolve the issue. When a situation can not be resolved (for example, when asking to realign an IRS system that has no power), the box will immediately reappear.
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|Option
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To activate or arm a new failure, select the failure from the overview and fill in the conditions form. If no condition is selected, the failure will be active immediately.
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|Posibilities
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|AOA Indicator
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|On/Off
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====Failures - Current / Pending Failures====
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'''Rising Runway'''
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Current failures provide an overview of the currently active failures and allows the selection and arming of new failures. Pending failures relate to future situations, such as indicated speed and altitude within a certain time frame.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|Rising Runway Indicator
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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'''Single Cue Flight Director'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Single cue F/D
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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'''Trim Indicator on Lower EICAS'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Trim Indicator in LO EICAS
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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'''Trim Indicator on Upper EICAS'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Trim Indicator in UP EICAS
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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===Weather===
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'''Fuel Gauges on upper EICAS'''
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Local or global weather is created and simulated to provide simulated flight conditions.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|Fuel gauges
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|New Style/Old Style
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====Current Weather====
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'''Course Lines on ND'''
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Weather conditions can be created by using the presets, Local Weather or Global Weather. These conditions can be stored in a numbered slot on the Current page. The slots will not be saved when ProSim737 System is closed. For default themes and self created themes, these should be stored as Preset.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Course Lines
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|On/Off
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'''Range Rings on ND'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|Range Rings
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|On/Off
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'''TCAS Range Rings on ND'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|TCAS Range Rings
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|On/Off
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|}
  
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====Presets====
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'''Map Orientation on ND'''
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Presets include default weather themes and self created weather themes.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Map Orientation
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|Heading Up/Track Up
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'''VOR Orientation on ND'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|VOR Orientation
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|Heading Up/Track Up
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|}
  
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'''EICAS Layout'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|EICAS Layout
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|Over/Under or SideBySide
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====Global Weather====
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'''Vertical Situation Display on ND'''
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Created global weather covers the world with the same theme. There are 5 Vertical layers that can be created to identify wind, clouds, visibility, QNH, temperature and rain,
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|VSD
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|On/Off
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The created weather themes can then be stored into a slot, (Current), as a theme (Preset) or direct into the simulator.
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'''Brake Temperature on EICAS'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Option
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|Posibilities
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|-
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|Brake Temperature
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|On/Off
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====FMS/CDU options====
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On this tab you can change a number of options regarding both the '''F'''light '''M'''anagement '''S'''ystem (FMS) and the '''C'''ontrol '''D'''isplay '''U'''nit (CDU).
  
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[[File:IOSCDU.PNG|400px|right|IOS FMS/CDU screen]]
  
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'''Limit CRZ to TRIP ALT'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Limit CRZ to TRIP ALT
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|On/off
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|}
  
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====Local Weather====
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'''QRH Speeds Default'''
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Local weather is a coded service report for one specific area, known as a Metar.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|QRH Speeds Default
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Metar can be used for real weather.
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|Enable/Disable
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To use real weather, copy the txt file from the link below.<br />
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http://weather.noaa.gov/pub/data/observations/metar/cycles/23Z.TXT<br />
 
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In the link you will find real weather from all metars
 
  
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'''Auto Reset FMS after landing'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Reset FMS after landing
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|Yes/No
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|}
  
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'''Display RWY/CRS APP Error Message'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|RWY/CRS APP Error Message
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|Yes/No
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====General options====
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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 [http://www.b737.org.uk/flightcontrols.htm#Short-field_Performance_Enhancement_Program Short Field Performance Package].
  
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===Weight===
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[[File:IOSOPTIONS.PNG|400px|right|IOS Options screen]]
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====Weight - Passengers====
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====Units====
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In the weight tab you can change passenger weight, cargo weight and fuel weight. Also the Zero fuel weight, fuel and gross weight is monitored on this page.
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The passenger can be add or remove by clicking on the seat’s or via sliders below passenger image.
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On the Units tab you are able to change units for weight, time etc.
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The passenger image is divided in four compartments. The crew weight is always added and cannot be changed via the IOS.
 
  
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[[File:IOSUNITS.PNG|400px|right|IOS Units screen]]
  
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'''Weight Units'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Weight Units
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|Kilograms (KGS/Pounds (LBS)
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|}
  
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====Weight - Cargo====
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'''Temperature Units'''
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The cargo is divided in two compartments, FWD and AFT cargo, and can be added via the sliders.
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Temperature Units
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|Celcius (C/Fahrenheit (F)
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|}
  
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'''Time Units'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Time Units
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|Local/UTC
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|}
  
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'''Barometric Units'''
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{|class="wikitable"
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|Barometric Units
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|HectoPascal/Inches of Mercury
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====Weight - Fuel====
 
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Before and during flight Fuel can be adjusted depending own specific requirements.
 
  
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[[File:Weight-Fuel.fw.png]]
 
  
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===Position===
 
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The Position menu is used to control aircraft repositioning. Three tabs are available:
 
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#Airport
 
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#Presets
 
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#Edit translation
 
  
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The ProSim737 IOS positioning system provides five “slots” that can be loaded with positions. These allow the instructor or pilot to quickly position to one of these five positions.
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===Using the IOS===
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The IOS can be accessed with the following browsers:
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*Edge
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*Internet Explorer 11 & up
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*Google Chrome
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*Mozilla Firefox
  
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====Position - Airport====
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In the upper right hand corner of the IOS, there is a button bar that holds a couple of buttons:
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A copy of the slots can be found in Main tab, Main, for easy access during flight.
 
  
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The airport tab provides repositioning based on airport runways or parking spots.
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[[File:IOS5.PNG|300px|IOS Button Bar]]
  
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For this example we are using Rotterdam (EHRD).
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These buttons allow you to do the following:
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Type in EHRD or Rotterdam at ‘Airport’, when using the name of the airport confirm this by clicking on the displayed ICAO code.
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#Pause the simulator. Click the button again to un-pause;
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The next step is to confirm the location within the airport. Default is always the first runway available. You can always confirm your location via the small map on the right side. Change the position within the airport by selecting a runway, parking or gates.
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#Freeze the simulator. This pauses the simulator but allows you to adjust roll and pitch without changing the plane's position;
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#Mute the simulator; click again the un-mute;
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When selecting a runway, an optional translation can be applied. A translation moves the aircraft relative to the threshold of a runway. There are preconfigured translations available; runway start, 10 mile final, left downwind and right downwind. Translations can also be created from the outset.
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#Browser settings
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##Turn the on-screen keyboard on or off; this is useful when using a touch-screen device;
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To add a translation, use the ‘edit translation’ tab from main horizontal navigation.
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##Turn sound of the IOS on or off;
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#Turn dark mode on or off; click again to turn off dark mode.
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Finally, load the position by selecting a slot on the bottom of the page, by clicking ‘Load’ or activate direct by clicking on ‘Activate now’.
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====Main page====
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[[File:Position-Airport.fw.png]]
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The main page is divided into three tabs, which allow for quick repositioning actions, management of ground services and real-time parameters.
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====Position - Presets====
 
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Pre-stored positions are positions that are created by flying the aircraft to a certain location and storing it. They are mostly useful for specific locations that are not accessible by the global database, such as holding points or parts of an approach procedure.
 
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To create a pre-stored position, fly the aircraft to the desired location and press pause. Next, enter a name in the text box labelled "Store current position in database" and press store.
 
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To load a position into a slot, select it from the overview, enter the slot number to load it and press "Load".
 
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[[File:Position-Presets.fw.png]]
 
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====Position - Edit Translation====
 
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Translations can change the position in five different ways:
 
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#Speed: Normally, the speed is 0 kts. For airborne starts, set a desired speed.
 
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#Climb: This is the number of feet that should be added to the runway height.
 
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#Pitch: This is the pitch of the aircraft.
 
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#Rotate: This is number of degrees that the aircraft nose must be turned clockwise relative to the runway heading.
 
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#Translation: This allows translating the position a number of miles to the front, back, left and right, relative to the runway heading and threshold.
 
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After selecting the airport, runway or parking and an optional translation, the generated position can be loaded in a slot by typing the desired slot number and pressing "Load".
 
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[[File:Position-Translation.fw.png]]
 
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===Route===
 
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====Planner====
 
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Route is a route planner, intended for planning a route and to store a route in the CDU. Routes can be planned from a departure airport to an arrival airport. Optionally, constraints can be set, such as departure and arrival runways, SIDs and STARs.
 
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The planner uses the currently loaded navigation database to find a route over the standard airways.
 
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The route planner is explained with the route:
 
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ICAO code EHRD (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) to EDDW (Bremen, Germany)<br />
 
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Enter your origin ICAO code, for this example, EHRD also enter the ICAO code for destination EDDW. Click on “Plan”. The route is created, you can send the route into the CDU by clicking on “Load”.<br />
 
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This created route cannot be changed via the IOS, change is possible via the CDU tab Legs.<br />
 
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After loading the route, always check the route via the CDU.<br />
 
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[[File:Rout-Planner.fw.png]]
 
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====Company route====
 
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After generating a route you can store the route as a “Company Route”. Company route is a full route except SID, STAR  and runway.
 
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This route can be stored in the IOS to use this specific rout multiple time.
 
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On default the company route will have a name starting the departure airport ICAO code and the destination airport ICAO code.
 
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[[File:Route-CompanyRoutes.fw.png]]
 
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===Cockpit Setup===
 
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The Cockpit Setup tab allows to set specific layouts and options. These are known as "Carrier Options", because they usually vary by airline. All changes made in the tab are effective immediately.
 
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If the current selection of options needs to be saved, a name can be entered in "Store new configuration" box and saved by pressing the "Store" button. This configuration can be recalled instantly.
 
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The "Default" configuration is the configuration used every time the software starts.
 
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To store the default configuration, click on "Default" and press "Store".
 
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====Cockpit Setup - Audio====
 
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[[File:CockpitSetup-Audio.fw.png]]
 
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====Cockpit Setup - Display====
 
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[[File:CockpitSetup-Display.fw.png]]
 
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====Cockpit Setup - Option====
 
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[[File:CockpitSetup-Options.fw.png]]
 
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====Cockpit Setup – Units====
 
  
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[[File:CockpitSetup-Units.fw.png]]
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=====Main tab=====
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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.
  
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===Maint===
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=====Service=====
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On the Maint page users can monitor the Hardware IO performance, computer shutdown option and software quick setup settings.<br />
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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.
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The Hardware monitoring page will be only necessary when requested by ProSim737 support questions. On default use the hardware tuning is correctly implemented.
 
  
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The computer Shutdown option can be selected in the different ProSim737 modules, on the configuration screen of the different modules you can select “allows remote computer shutdown”. This option is available in all modules except the ProSim737 System module. After setting up the separate modules you can shut down the computers via the IOS.
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=====Parameters=====
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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.
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====Map page====
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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 [[ProSim737 CDU|ProSim738 CDU]].
  
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The option “Quick start” setting can only be used when no hardware is connected. Three options can be used, Cold and Dark, Ready and Start APU. The software switches will be changed regarding the setting selected in this option.
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[[File:IOSMAP.PNG|400px|IOS Map page
  
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====Maint - Hardware====
 
  
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[[Category:ProSim737 Manual]]
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====Failures page====
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====Weather page====
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====Position page====
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====Route page====
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====Maintenance page====
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 28 September 2020

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.

IOS Main screen

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:

IOS Audio screen

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.

IOS Display screen

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).

IOS FMS/CDU screen

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.

IOS Options screen

2.5 Units

On the Units tab you are able to change units for weight, time etc.

IOS Units screen

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:

IOS Button Bar

These buttons allow you to do the following:

  1. Pause the simulator. Click the button again to un-pause;
  2. Freeze the simulator. This pauses the simulator but allows you to adjust roll and pitch without changing the plane's position;
  3. Mute the simulator; click again the un-mute;
  4. Browser settings
    1. Turn the on-screen keyboard on or off; this is useful when using a touch-screen device;
    2. Turn sound of the IOS on or off;
  5. 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


3.3 Failures page

3.4 Weather page

3.5 Position page

3.6 Route page

3.7 Maintenance page

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