The Impact of Technology on Flight Simulation.

Abstract

Remarks on the debate of flying time versus simulator time introduce a discussion on the impact of technology in flight simulation. A brief look at the history of flight simulators is followed by a more detailed analysis of where the Air Force is today with regard to flight simulation. This analysis looks at the advantages of simulators, the choice between motion and visual systems, and addresses several problems and issues. After a discussion of the future in flight simulation, the conclusion that simulation is here to stay as a complement, not a replacement for, actual flying hours is developed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA177861

Entities

People

  • Anthony J. Tolin

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Computers
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economics
  • Flight Crews
  • Flight Simulations
  • Flight Simulators
  • Flight Training
  • Military Aircraft
  • Trainees
  • Training Devices
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design