Simulator Updates

Software Modeling

Our software updates help ensure that the simulators in your facility are efficient, accurate, and compliant with regulations.

To enhance your training capabilities, we offer simulator software updates and modifications that increase the fidelity and flexibility of your training devices. Any software system can be updated — from flight controls and engine models to the aircraft systems and aerodynamics. We can update your device with the latest data package revisions to increase the accuracy and quality of your simulation and ensure its compliance with new regulations. Our updates include adding aircraft configurations to your existing simulator, which reduces the need to purchase costly assets to support multiple airplane variants in your fleet.

Visual System Updates

We provide a total solution for visual replacements: from acquisition through tear down of the old visual system, hardware installation of the new visual, software integration, and qualification.

The benefits of upgrading a visual system are:

  • Higher fidelity of training because of the greater clarity and accuracy of the visual scenes
  • Improved reliability, minimal downtime, and easier maintenance
  • Reduced operating and maintenance costs with liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) technology versus cathode ray tube (CRT)
  • More accurate airport databases for visual scenes
  • Compliance with new regulatory requirements

Simulated Electronic Flight Bag

Course Overview

The Boeing Class III simulated Electronic Flight Bag (simEFB) hardware and installation services meet the requirements for EFB training in your flight simulator training device (FSTD).

Boeing Flight Services offers simulated units to replace the aircraft components in FSTDs, improving reliability and accessibility while lowering equipment cost. SimEFB functions the same as an aircraft EFB unit, with no discernible difference to an operator in the flight deck.

The training materials package provides assembled media for General Familiarization (Level 1 Systems), Ramp and Transit (Level 2 Systems), and Line and Base (Level 3 Systems) courses including:

Value

  • Lower-cost solution than aircraft hardware, which is essential for reducing training costs
  • Faster data-loading capability, which significantly reduces downtime between training sessions
  • Enhanced lifecycle support, which significantly reduces cost of spare parts and operational support
  • Designed to handle the rigors of operation in a simulator, which improves reliability and performance

How it Works

SimEFB requires two display units (DUs) and two electronic units (EUs). The DUs are placed in the simulator cockpit; EUs are located in the simulator computer room and integrated into the simulator systems. Unlike the aircraft EFB hardware, which requires a separate data loader, customer-specific EFB data can be quickly and easily loaded directly into the EU in a matter of minutes. Users can drive the EFB applications and systems through the EFB maintenance tool via a computer monitor and keyboard connected to the EUs. SimEFB can operate on any simulator manufacturer device.

Additional EFB Products

  • * simEFB Training Tablet
  • * simEFB Desktop Trainer

Price

Contact Boeing Flight Services for pricing information.

Simulated Multi-Functional Control Display Unit

Course Overview

The Boeing simulated Multi-Functional Control Display Unit (simMCDU) hardware kit provides a reliable, cost-effective solution for your flight simulator training device (FSTD).

Boeing Flight Services offers a “plug and play” simMCDU for FSTDs that uses the same connector as on the aircraft unit. The simMCDU is functionally, physically, and structurally the same as an aircraft unit with no discernible difference to an operator in the flight deck.

Value

  • Reduced-cost solution for upgrading to the latest MCDU
  • Cost-effective option for spares inventory

Features

  • The simMCDU provides for different modes of operation (CDU, MCDU, and FANS MCDU), where the active mode of operation is dependent on the type of faceplate connected to the CDU chassis.
  • Replicates Boeing part numbers:
    • S242A600 — 1000 Control Display Unit (FMC CDU)
    • S242A600 — 2000 Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (MCDU)
    • S242A600 — 3000 FANS Multi-Purpose Control Display Unit (MCDU)
  • Two units in each simMCDU hardware kit
  • Changeable faceplates to match customer specification
  • Aircraft connector for plug-and-play installation
  • Monochrome and color-capable LCD display
  • FANS capability
  • Two-year warranty
  • Available for any simulator manufacturer device

Price

Contact Boeing Flight Services for pricing information.

Simulated Mode Control Panel

Course Overview

The Boeing simulated Mode Control Panel (simMCP) hardware kit provides a low-cost solution for your flight simulator training device (FSTD).

Boeing Flight Services offers a “plug and play” simMCP for FSTDs that uses the same connectivity as in the aircraft. Also, simMCP includes a USB connection for added flexibility in lower-level devices. The sim- MCP functions the same as an aircraft unit with no discernible difference to an operator in the flight deck.

Value

  • It is a cost-effective solution for new-build FSTDs as well as for aging displays in existing simulators, extending the life of the simulator.
  • Included spares kit with two additional displays and other components allows for on-site maintenance and sufficient spares inventory.

Course Overview

Simulated displays

  • Six simulated displays, which use Honeywell display glass and liquid crystal display (LCD) technology with two additional spare displays, totaling eight displays in hardware kit
  • Two-year warranty

SimCDS software

  • simCDS software installed on computer
  • Off-board, rack-mounted computer to drive displays
  • Graphics cards, ARINC 453/708 card, ARINC 429 card, and video-interfacing hardware
  • One-year warranty

Price

Contact Boeing Flight Services for pricing information.