IOS Pilot Enable

Select the IOS Pilot Enable CheckBox to enable control of the simulated aircraft via the remainder of the controls found on this Overlay

Takeoff

After selecting the Takeoff CheckBox, deselecting the System Freeze PushButton will initiate the takeoff sequence.

The instructor takes control of the aircraft immediately after breaking ground at 85 knots IAS.

Activation of the gear, flaps, and speedbrake will be controlled from the IOS.

After takeoff, the climb speed schedule will be limited to 140 knots IAS.

External Configuration

Use the RadioButtons in the External Configuration GroupBox to select the desired configuration of the Gear, Flaps and Speed Brake.

Navigational Commands

Note: None of the data input via the controls found within the Navigational Commands GroupBox will take effect until the Apply PushButton has been selected. Furthermore, the Apply PushButton will not be selectable until after the automatic takeoff sequence has been completed.

Heading

Use the RadioButton controls found in the Turn Direction GroupBox to command the simulated aircraft to obtain the commanded heading by turning the selected direction.

Use the RadioButton controls found in the Turn Rate (x Standard) GroupBox to command the simulated aircraft to obtain the commanded heading by turning at the selected turn rate.

Use the Heading EditBox to enter the commanded heading or use the Left PushButton to decrement or the Right PushButton to increment the commanded heading by 1° per button click.

Altitude

Use the Engage CheckBox to engage or disengage the Altitude Capture and Hold mode of operation. When engaged, use the Altitude EditBox to enter the commanded MSL altitude from zero to 31,000 ft MSL or use the Up or Down PushButtons to increment or decrement the commanded MSL altitude by 100 ft per button click. The simulated aircraft will then climb or descend to the selected altitude and then maintain that altitude. When disengaged, the above mentioned EditBox and PushButtons will be disabled and the simulated aircraft will not capture and hold altitude.

Performance Mode

Use the RadioButton controls found in the Performance Mode GroupBox to select how to control the simulated aircraft's performance. Of the three parameters IAS, Climb Rate and Torque, the IOS Pilot function will seek to maintain the pair of parameters selected and values entered by the instructor.

IAS: Enter the commanded indicated airspeed (range 80 knots to 270 knots) or use the Up or Down PushButtons to increment or decrement the commanded indicated airspeed by 5 kts per button click. The software adjusts engine power in attempt to achieve IAS, subject to 820º C ITT limit.

Climb Rate: Enter a climb rate, from -4000 to 4000 fpm: positive for climb, negative for descent, or use the Up or Down PushButtons to increment or decrement the commanded climb rate by 100 fpm per button click. Commanded climb rate is subject to engine performance.

Torque: Enter the commanded engine torque, from zero to 100% or use the Up or Down PushButtons to increment or decrement the commanded torque by 5% per button click.. The PCL is backdriven to the value entered.

Error Reporting

When the IOS Pilot is used in a way inconsistent with its design or intent an appropriate error message is displayed in the lower right corner of the IOS Pilot Overlay. Due to limitations in the area available for displaying error messages, further detail is given below.

Disengage Limit Error - Operation Error	This error would occur, for example, when repositioning the FTD into the air while the IOS Pilot takeoff mode is active.
Landing Gear is Up	This message is issued if a takeoff is selected from the IOS Pilot Overlay and the landing gear is not down.
Engine is off	This message is issued if a takeoff is selected from the IOS Pilot Overlay and the engine is shutdown.