Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research Volume 15 Number 3 JAAER Spring 2006 Article 6 Spring 2006 Transitioning to Glass Cockpit Primary Training Fleets: Implications Mark Sherman Deak Arch Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/jaaer Scholarly Commons Citation Sherman, M., & Arch, D. (2006). Transitioning to Glass Cockpit Primary Training Fleets: Implications. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, 15(3). Retrieved from https://commons.erau.edu/ jaaer/vol15/iss3/6 This Forum is brought to you for free and open access by the Journals at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Sherman and Arch: Transitioning to Glass Cockpit Primary Training Fleets: Implicati Transitioning to Glass FORUM TMSITIOhTNG TO GLASS COCgPIT P-Y TRAIMNG FLEET32 IMPLICATIONS Mark Sherman and Deak Arch In late July, 2004, Ohio University had the unique opportunity to become a hnt-runner in one of the most significant revolutions in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) training by purchasing seven new Piper Warrior III aircraft equipped with Avidyne Entegra Integrated Flight Decks, a highly advanced avionics system. This technology combines computerized flight decks with multi-function displays, moving maps, and integrated flight instruments in basic trainers. Prior to integration of the new aircdi, initial questions arose addressing concerns about student pilot flight training conducted in Technically Advanced Aircrafl, instructors whom have little experience teaching Technically Advanced Aircraft, integrating new aircraft platforms into FAR 141 Training Course Outline (TCO) requirements, and use of these aircraft while WlingPractical Test Standards (PTS) requirements. In late July, 2004, Ohio University decided to trade Cessna C-172N, one Cessna C-172P, one Cessna C-172S, off the majority of its training fleet and replace these aircraft six Cessna C- 172 R models, one Beechcraft F-33 Bonanza, with new Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) available one BeechdB-55 Baron, one Frasca 131 Flight Training on the retail market. The newly obtained aircraft would Device (FTD), and one Frasca 142 FTD. All training replace aircraft reaching an age upwards to fihyears aircraft used "round dial" analog instrumentation. with new TAA type aircraft. The few aircraft not replaced The tirst Warrior anived March 3,2005, with two were plarmed to either be used for complex, high more ainxaft delivered on March 23". Subsequent performance, or spin training. deliveries are plauned for late spring 2005 with a fleet REVIEW OF LITERATURE dedication ceremony and media event to be held on April A review of literature on primary training fleets 30,2005. Currently the temporary training fleet consists of using glass technology produced minimal results. In the fBu two C-152's, one C-172P, one C-172N, one Piper Warrior of 2002, Middle Tmessee State University purchased I (leased hmthe Athens Flying Club), three Piper Warrior twenty-five aircraft fiom Diamond Akcd and The New I11 models, two Piper Archers, one Beechcraft F-33 Piper Aircraft Incorporated for 4.8 million dollars. These Bonanza, one Beechcraft B-55 Baron, one Frasca 13 1 FTD, aircraft were all equipped with Avidyne FlightMax Entegra and one Frasca 142 FID. After all new training aircraft cockpits (Weiler, 2003). Dowling College located on Long anive, the fleet will consist of seven normally aspirated Island, New York ordered two Wanior III equipped with Piper Warrior III aircraft equipped with the Avidyne Entegra Avidyne FlightMax Entegra Systems. The first aircraft FlightMax Flight Deck systems fully integrated with dual arrived November 9, 2004 (Dowling College, 2004). Garmin 430's. Both Gamin 430's will be IFR axtilied and Oklahoma University has ordered 13 Warrior ID aircraft provide GPS database, radios, and a navigation %ah'' scheduled to be delivered first quarter 2005. Two will be driving the Entegra PFD (primary flight display) and MFD equipped with Avidyne FlightMax Entegra Systems (New (muhi fimction display). The remainder of the fleet will Piper, 2004). consist of two analog Cessna 152's, one analog Cessna TRAINING FLEETS 172N, one Piper Archer, one Beech& F-33 Bonanza, one Prior to ordering the new Piper Warrior III aircraft, Beechd B-55 Baron, one Frasca 131 FTD, and one the training fleet consisted of; two Cessna C-152's, one Frasca 142 FTD. JAAER, Spring 2006 F'WS 17 Published by Scholarly Commons, 2006 1 Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, Vol. 15, No. 3 [2006], Art. 6 transition in^ to Glass The decision to replace the majority of the training Lance and Saratoga. Cost per aircraft includes $2,200 for fleet aircraft fiom conventional analog instrumentation to alternator and regulator with the STC, $385 for instillation technically advanced glass cockpit configurations could be kit for a total of $2,585 and $500 maintenance labor costs best stated by Jack Bantle, Vice President for Research, ($50/hour at ten hours each airframe). Total cost to equip Dennis Irwin, Dean College of Engheerhg, and Juan the seven Piper Warrior aircraft with a supplemental + Merkt, Department of Aviation Chair. electrical backup system is $2 1,595. This STC/PMA has Other universities that have been using Piper not been approved for Piper Warrior JH aircraft and will aircraft for more than 15 years report no design or require future field approval. maintenance problems with these aircraft. Further, the INITIAL GLASS TRAINING OF FLIGHT AOPA Air Safety Foundation gives this type of aircraft an INSTRUCTORS excellent safety rating. (Bantle, Ohio University, 2004) Currently all fbdty and staff flight bmctors These aircraft offer our students the opportunity to (salaried baccalm holding individuals) will receive train with the latest technology and to become proficient initial transition training in the Avidyne/Garmin systems. with the same systems they will use during their careers, After initial training, course evaluation will occur making them extremely valuable as training airnaft because determining what modifcations are needed before training this is the technology of the future, it makes sense, hm remaining flight instructom. Once the staffhas been trained, both a teaching and economical sta~dpoint,to acquire hourly paid flight instructor (23 students working toward a aircraft with this advanced avionics system. (Irwin, Ohio baccalaureate) training will commence. The future goal is University, 2004) to conduct student training using Piper aircraft during the his purchase makes Ohio University a hnt- Spring 2005 Quarter. nmner in one of the most significant revolutions in aviation The current Wmgregiment consists of a two- training. For the first time, computerized flight decks with hour PowerPoint presentation on the overview of the glass- multi-function displays, moving maps and integrated flight witsystem, two hours in the airrraft focusing on the instruments is available in basic trainers. We will be among Avidyne Primary Flight Display, the Avidyne Multi the first universities to provide a11 basic flight training in Function Display, and the Gannin GNS 430 Global airplanes equipped with this state-of-the-art technology. Positioning System. After appropriate ground training has (h4* Ohio university, 22004) been accomplished, a one and a half hour hniliarization PIPER WARRIOR m corn flight will be conducted. Additional supplemental The Piper Warriors cost approximately $206,000 information will be provided to each participant to include; each, totaling 5 1,420,000 for the seven aircraft purchased. the Gamin GNS 5301430 sample training syllabus and The university is receiving $420,000 for the old aircraq flight lessons for use by flight schools and flyiug clubs, the with $1 10,000 satisfying old debt. The p\lrchase will be GNS 430 quick refhence guide, the GNS 4301430A pilot's fimded by a ban - first as a short-term internal loan from guide and reference manual, the FlightMax EX500 Multi- the university, then as a permanent 15-year loan. Student Function Display Pilot's Guide, and the FlightMax Entegra course fees for flight training must irrcrease by 6-8 percent Primary Flight Display Pilot's Guide. If desii pilots begirming Spring Quarter 2005. (Ohio University, 2004) being Imbed may also elect to watch the Gamin GNS 430 All instrumentation, with exception of the backup & 530 video, download the Gamin 430 personal computer airspeed and altimeter, are electrically driven. The backup simulator, or Avidyne FlightMax EX500 personal computer attitude indicator has a standby battery rated for forty-five simulator. Both simulators can be obtained from the minutes of reserve power. To alleviate some of these manuhctmr's websites. concerns, Ohio University investigated options to Standardization concerns were already raised supplement the existing Piper Warrior electrical system. concerning displayed information and configuration of the The accepted solution to the electrical system Gamin 430 GNS system GPS pages during student mining problem was solved using an FAA Supplemental Type activities. Initially, faculty and staff were concaned with Certificate (STC). B&C Specialty Products Incorporated of information being presented on Avidyne displays as well as Newton, Kansas, have secured an FAA STCIPMA (Parts information being presented on Gannin displays. Presented Manutktme Approval) approval