AChars - Aircraft Characteristics







8. AChars - Aircraft Characteristics

8.1 How do I create an AChar?

Right-click on the 'AChar' object label in the listview (left side) of the Scenario Editor. Select 'New' from the popup window.



8.1.1 GSGT AChar Attributes Editor

GSGT establishes AChars based on the aircraft characteristics read from a site adaptation. The Turn Rate profile is generated from GSGT defaults. Adapted aircraft will be shown in GRAY and their attributes cannot be modified by GSGT. An AChars entry may be added for non-adapted aircraft and attributes will initially be generated from GSGT default values. All non-adapted aircraft are shown in BLUE and their attributes are editable.

Model

Model name of the AChar.

Max Alt

The Maximum Altitude of the aircraft, in feet.

Acceleration

The rate of Acceleration, in knots per minute.

Deceleration

The rate of Deceleration, in knots per minute.

Max Climb Factor

The Maximum Climb Factor, in feet per minute.

Max Descent Factor

The Maximum Descent Factor, in feet per minute.

Max Turn Factor

The Maximum Turn Factor (no units).

Adapted

Indicates whether the AChar corresponds to an adapted Aircraft Type. Non-adapted aircraft will be shown in BLUE in the Main Scenario Editor Window and also in the AChar drop-down list in the Target editor.



8.1.2 GSGT AChar Climb Profile Editor


New

Opens the Climb Profile dialog to create a new record.

Edit

Opens the Climb Profile dialog to edit the selected record.

Delete

Deletes the selected record(s).


8.1.2.1 Climb Profile Dialog

The Climb Profile Dialog is displayed when 'New' or 'Edit' selected from the Climb Profile list or if a record is double-clicked.

Temperature

The temperature delta in degrees Celsius.

Rate

The climb rate in feet per minute.

Pressure Alt.

The altitude in feet.

Tas

True Air Speed in knots.



8.1.3 GSGT AChar Descent Profile Editor

New

Opens the Descent Profile dialog to create a new record.

Edit

Opens the Descent Profile dialog to edit the selected record.

Delete

Deletes the selected record(s).



8.1.3.1 Descent Profile Dialog

The Descent Profile Dialog is displayed when 'New' or 'Edit' selected from the Descent Profile list or if a record is double-clicked.

Temperature

The temperature delta in degrees Celsius.

Rate

The descent rate in feet per minute.

Pressure Alt.

The altitude in feet.

Tas

True Air Speed in knots.



8.1.4 GSGT AChar Turn Rate Profile Editor

New

Opens the Turn Rate Profile dialog to create a new record.

Edit

Opens the Turn Rate Profile dialog to edit the selected record.

Delete

Deletes the selected record(s).



8.1.4.1 Turn Rate Profile Dialog

The Turn Rate Profile Dialog is displayed when 'New' or 'Edit' selected from the Turn Rate Profile list or if a record is double-clicked.

Speed

True air speed in knots.

Rate

The turn rate in degrees per second.



8.1.5 GSGT AChar Max Speed Profile Editor

New

Opens the Max Speed Profile dialog to create a new record.

Edit

Opens the Max Speed Profile dialog to edit the selected record.

Delete

Deletes the selected record(s).



8.1.5.1 Max Speed Profile Dialog

The Max Speed Profile Dialog is displayed when 'New' or 'Edit' selected from the Max Speed Profile list or if a record is double-clicked.

Pressure Alt.

The altitude in feet.

Speed

The maximum speed in knots.



8.1.6 GSGT AChar Min Speed Profile Editor

New

Opens the Min Speed Profile dialog to create a new record.

Edit

Opens the Min Speed Profile dialog to edit the selected record.

Delete

Deletes the selected record(s).



8.1.6.1 Min Speed Profile Dialog

The Min Speed Profile Dialog is displayed when 'New' or 'Edit' selected from the Min Speed Profile list or if a record is double-clicked.

Pressure Alt.

The altitude in feet.

Speed

The maximum speed in knots.