Sensitivity analysis to a forced landing maneuver

Flight simulators are becoming more sophisticated in replicating actual flying maneuvers and conditions. Despite the advancement of technology, a flight simulator cannot perfectly represent a particular aircraft in all aspects. For example, the mathematical model of the aircraft is never fully accurate. Regulatory authorities around the world are beginning to approve,single engine gas turbine (SEGT) aircraft for regular public transport (RPT) operations. This will require the flight simulator industry to consider exploring the use of flight simulators for SEGT aircraft in RPT operations. This Note investigates the effect that the tolerances prescribed in the international standards in Ref. 1 have on the performance of flight simulators used for pilot training. A simplified analytical model for the Beech Bonanza model E33A retractable aircraft was used to determine the effect of the aforementioned to tolerances on forced landings. It was found that the effect of the tolerances s highly sensitive on the nature of the maneuver flown and that, in some cases, negative transfer of training may be induced by the tolerances.