Development of a Flight Dynamics Model for Fixed Wing Aircraft

Flight simulators play an important role in pilot training and education. They are used widely in aerospace industry and have diverse functionalities. However, there is no university that has a process of teaching and learning to build a full flight simulation. Flight simulation is a combination of mathematical, computer science, control theory, and mechatronics. The present study provides the basis of methodology that is used to build a flight dynamics model with entire flight envelope. The model consists of the interaction between the landing gear, wheels and ground. Some results of aircraft's response to some basic actuator deflections will be discussed and analyzed.