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ATC model 610 flight simulator help - please

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TJQ

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May 1, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/1/95
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I have been asked to fix an ATC-610 flight simulator. These units were manufactured
in the early 1980's and were/are quite popular. I have tried to call the company
with no luck. The phone line is disconnected and I assume they're out of business.

The unit I have works but it only does approaches to Teteboro, NJ from a single
VOR. Changing the VOR "frequency" (which is supposed to pick another VOR - I think)
has no effect. There's still only one VOR available. I noticed that the "area
programming" card (fits into the door in the top of the unit) is missing. I think
that this is the cause of my problem, but I don't have the instruction manual,
so I can't tell for sure. The ADF and all the other stuff works fine. The ILS
likewise has only one airport, regardless of how it's set.

I have a couple of questions:

1) Is this missing "area card" the cause of my "one VOR only" problem?
2) Where can I get another "area card"?
3) Where can I get an instruction and a repair manual, or at least a schematic?

I would gratefully appreciate if somebody out there could help. Thanks in advance.

Quill
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TJQ

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May 1, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/1/95
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Ryan Healy

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May 2, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/2/95
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TJ>I have a couple of questions:

TJ>1) Is this missing "area card" the cause of my "one VOR only" problem?

From the experience I have had with the ATC sims, that card is
definately the problem. Without it, you essentially have no "area" to
fly in. I have no idea why there is still one VOR in the system, but
maybe it is the default.

TJ>2) Where can I get another "area card"?

Good question.

TJ>3) Where can I get an instruction and a repair manual, or at least a schema

Another good question.

I would suggest starting with an FBO or someone who operates that sim.
I am sure that they will need periodic maintenance, and may be able to
direct you to some place that sells modules or services the sim. I am
virtually certain that the missing card is your problem with the
navigation end of it though.

Good Luck,

Ryan

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MDM FS100

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May 2, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/2/95
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Quill:

ATC is now located in the Los Angles area and is still alive and well
despite their outdated products. I don't have a phone number at my
immediate disposal but I can get it for you if you're unsuccessful getting
it from information.

Regards,

MDM Systems, Inc.

Milford Derrick

David Papworth

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May 8, 1995, 3:00:00 AM5/8/95
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In article <3o3auo$b...@dartvax.dartmouth.edu>,

>
>The unit I have works but it only does approaches to Teteboro, NJ from a single
>VOR. Changing the VOR "frequency" (which is supposed to pick another VOR - I think)
>has no effect. There's still only one VOR available. I noticed that the "area

I've used a an ATC simulator at an FBO. Unlike P.C. based simulators,
and much to my surprise, the transponder code and/or tower frequency printed
on the special ATC "approach plates" actually does matter. (This was after
"flying" around for 5 minutes, and not getting sensible behavior from the
VOR indicator).

The transponder code "programs" the ATC simulator for the approach you want
to execute. It doesn't really understand geography or radio wave propagation
the way most modern simulators do. The VOR "frequency" may not do anything
at all.

One approach you might take is to go find an ATC simulator installed
at an FBO and use it for a while.. It's a lot cruder than you
may think that it is.


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