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Guidance for the Use of Avionics and Software in Simulators is intended to simplify the additional functions required of avionics equipment used in simulators. Recommended simulator functions, data base harmonization, use of snapshot functions, and a new training scenario are included. The guidelines contained in the draft are expected to reduce the cost to design and install avionics equipment in simulators.

This standard preserves all of the technical concepts of ARINC 610. ARINC 610A encompasses the lessons learned since ARINC 610 was issued, provides additional information defining each simulator function and the responses required by each type, and creates guidance information relevant to Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA).

This document intends to provide the reader with an overview of the importance of export control along with general information to consider. This is not a complete primer on the subject but is intended to give the reader a basic understanding of export issues in the flight simulation and training industry. To serve the widest audience, a worldwide view is taken; however, as the U.S. regulations and requirements are considered the widest reaching, these are given the majority of attention in the text. This document does not serve the purpose of discussing Intellectual Property (IP), classified information, or specific logistics of any of these processes. However, it should be known that the concepts and tenets in this document may be applied to IP issues in very similar examples. Furthermore, this document is not all inclusive of every issue that may be evident in a technology transfer event. The intricacies of export control are complex and are not attempted to be fully defined here.

There are many methods of providing data for use in simulation - Chart Driven Models (CDM), source code, binary code and printed format. This report deals with data provided in the form of binary format software that will be used for the generation, maintenance and update of training devices.

There are many methods of providing data for use in simulation - Chart Driven Models (CDM), source code, binary code and printed format. This report deals with data provided in the form of chart driven models and/or source code that will be used for the generation, maintenance and update of training devices.

This report defines the types of software used in FSTDs, outlines the configuration control that is required to maintain the devices, and provides guidance on software updates and changes.

The intent of this standard is to provide guidance so the documentation provided with the Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) reflects and describes the delivered FSTD, including the description and definition of third party equipment and content. In the context of documentation guidance found in this report, the term FSTD is meant to include all levels of flight simulation devices. The documentation described herein is required for the operator to independently support the FSTD in the maintenance, operation, and update of the device throughout the lifetime of the device. This report describes a superset of a possible range of documentation involved in the initial delivery or an update of a FSTD. The deliverable documentation set for a particular FSTD may vary depending on the level of device (e.g., flat panel trainer versus a full flight simulator) as well as issues related to intellectual property, export compliance, technical requirements, and/or contractual agreements.

This document provides Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) operators, FSTD manufacturers, airplane manufacturers or other sources of approved data and vendors of airplane equipment, with a standard describing the scope and content of data required to build, test, and qualify FSTDs of adequate fidelity to meet flight crew training requirements.

This report sets forth the general philosophy and basic design guidance for using aircraft equipment (hardware and/or software) in training devices. It specifies unique simulator functions that shall be supported by this equipment. A goal of this report is to promote common understanding between aviation and simulation groups for the use of aircraft equipment in training devices. Use of this document is recommended for any new or derivative aircraft or retrofit of a system to an existing aircraft, where aircraft hardware or software may be used in the associated training device. Airframe manufacturers and aircraft equipment designers are encouraged to take advantage of this guidance information, starting in the earliest phases in the design of aircraft equipment by defining requirements to be compliant with the simulator functions capabilities; i.e., to be compliant with this report.