Next generation of avionics learning based on virtual instruments in vocational education

Abstract

At this time aerospace technology is very advanced. This is very closely related to advances in information technology and aerospace, so the learning process in aerospace vocational education also progresses. The learning process that was originally very manual now has used a computer as a support system. Learning methods or content of learning materials are also adjusted. One of them is the next generation of avionics. At this time, many types of aircraft have used electronic flight bags to control the aircraft. This technology is very advanced, using many automatic electronic devices such as sensors, actuators and other sophisticated devices that are connected by wireless networks and applications on computers. Studying the current generation of avionic systems is not easy, it is very complicated and sophisticated. This is a problem whose solution that must be sought to provide approach to learning. Studying theoretically and classically in Avionics will be very difficult and boring. A learning method that approaches the real conditions facilitates the process of understanding, namely utilizing virtual instruments. A teaching technique that is supported by applications on computers that resemble conditions in an aircraft. In this paper, a sub-section of avionics is assisted with computer applications, so the actions taken will have an effect on what the conditions of the aircraft are. The perceived benefit is that learning material is easier to understand and implement. This study will present learning methods using virtual instruments. The general design of virtual instruments related to avionics was proposed in this study in order to facilitate teaching avionics to students.