Development of a High-Fidelity Pilot Training Simulator with Modular Architecture and Advanced Avionics Integration

Pilot training centers and aviation academies require high-fidelity simulation solutions that accurately replicate aircraft cockpit layouts and avionics systems. They face challenges in providing immersive training experiences while reducing operational costs, environmental impact, and instruction time. Existing simulators may lack full integration with complex avionics and offer limited modularity for diverse training needs.

A mid-sized aerospace training organization seeking immersive, realistic flight simulation solutions for pilot training and enthusiast markets.

• Develop a high-fidelity flight simulator that precisely replicates aircraft cockpits, including full integration with complex avionics systems.
• Design a modular platform adaptable for both home use and professional training centers, with FAA AATD certification capabilities.
• Implement realistic control feedback mechanisms, including programmable force feedback for control loading systems.
• Reduce overall pilot training costs and instructor hours by automating workflows and providing real-time feedback.
• Enhance environmental sustainability by reducing reliance on actual flight hours and promoting eco-friendly training solutions.

• Flight Plan Entry & Management: Create, edit, and manage flight plans with waypoint, airway, departure, arrival, and approach procedure integration.
• System Functionality Access: Navigate system menus, settings, and controls via softkeys, knobs, and display interfaces.
• System Settings Management: Adjust simulation parameters such as date/time, lighting, and units for customized training environments.
• Real-Time Flight Instruments: Display accurate airspeed, attitude, altitude, vertical speed, HSI, and AoA data, with manual controls for Vspeed bugs and barometric settings.
• Map View Customization: Provide dynamic map views with adjustable range, orientation, topography overlays, airway depiction, declutter options, and autozoom for situational awareness.
• Avionics System Integration: Implement full-functionality replication of advanced avionics systems, including flight plan management, communication, navigation, and display controls.

• Avionics SDKs and documentation for accurate system replication
• Hardware interfaces for control loading systems, sidestick yokes, rudder pedals, and panoramic visual displays
• Sensor data integration for real-time instrument feedback and environmental controls

• High-fidelity visual rendering with 220° wrap-around panoramic displays, ensuring high resolution and low latency
• Realistic haptic feedback for control systems, mimicking actual flight resistance and handling
• Scalability to support multiple concurrent users and training scenarios
• Robustness to ensure stable operation and fault tolerance during extended use
• Compliance with aviation safety standards and FAA AATD certification criteria

The deployment of this advanced flight simulation platform is projected to significantly reduce pilot training expenses by minimizing actual flight hours, with an estimated savings of over €250K. It will help training centers avoid more than 510 tons of CO₂ emissions annually, improve instructor efficiency by saving over 71 instructor hours per training cycle, and expand pilot training capacity by serving over 1,200 pilots and students across various institutions. The modular, FAA-certified architecture will ensure adaptability, future scalability, and compliance with industry standards, fostering sustainable growth in aviation training programs.