Flight Simulation Training Devices: Application, Classification, and Research

• Published in: International journal of aeronautical and space sciences Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 874 - 885
• Main Authors: Vidakovic, Jelena, Lazarevic, Mihailo, Kvrgic, Vladimir, Vasovic Maksimovic, Ivana, Rakic, Aleksandar
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul The Korean Society for Aeronautical & Space Sciences (KSAS) 01.08.2021; 한국항공우주학회
• Subjects: Aerospace Technology and Astronautics; Engineering; Fluid- and Aerodynamics; Original Paper; 항공우주공학; Fighter aircraft; Training devices; Ground trainers; Flight simulation
• ISSN: 2093-274X; 2093-2480
• DOI: 10.1007/s42405-021-00358-y

Safe and efficient training using flight simulation training devices (FSTD) is one of the fundamental components of training in the commercial, military, and general aviation. When compared with the live training, the most significant benefits of ground trainers include improved safety and the reduced cost of a pilot training process. Flight simulation is a multidisciplinary subject that relies on several research disciplines which have a tendency to be investigated separately and in parallel with each other. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the research within the FSTD domain with a motivation to highlight contributions from separate research topics from a general aspect, which is necessary as FSTD is a complex man–machine system. Application areas of FSTD usage are addressed, and the terminology used in the literature is discussed. Identification, classification, and overview of major research fields in the FSTD domain are presented. Specific characteristics of FSTD for fighter aircraft are discussed separately.