Flight Simulation: Where are the Challenges?

Effective Flight Simulation is an important capability for NATO nations, and it will become even more important in the face of reductions in defence budgets. This symposium reviewed the state of the art in flight simulation, in order to identify weaknesses where additional research and development are needed. Presentations dealt with simulation used for engineering and for training, both on the ground and in-flight. Session topics were: Visual and Motion Cueing and Requirements; Advances in Modelling; Simulation in Design and Development - Rotorcraft; Simulation in Design and Development - Fixed Wing and Systems; Simulation in Training; In-Flight Simulation; and Future Applications.