[simpits-tech] motion systems for sims

[Ben Jones]

>-----Original Message-----
>From: Marv De Beque [mailto:debequem@speakeasy.net]>
>
>However, driving the sim's motion based on the movement of the stick is 
>a tricky problem. 

Yep thats what i am trying to figure out



>I have heard of sims that use that type of motion, but only as an 
>initial kick to fool the brain into thinking that the aircraft has taken 
>on a change of direction and return to the home position at a slower 
>rate so you don't feel the return.  Movement is restricted to about 3 
>feet.



>I don't think that kind of full range motion is practical in the home 
>sim, 

I agree that it is not practical  but ...... geeze wouldn't it be nice


>Getting large amounts of movement is not very practical, 
>particularly if you have a projection screen in front of you.  Ideally, 
>the screen and projector should move too, but it would be rough on the 
>projector.


True 
I have not entertained the idea of a projector screen yet , but with a enclused cockpit and a frenzel  setup some of the visual ques can be used to a advantage  but also there is dissadvantages .

The problem i am basing my sim on a pre ww2 nav and instrument trainer that moved around  with fully encloded canopy , so you are basically flying IFR at night,  what i want to do is take this  working sim and basically bring it up to current technology , by adding epic and a computer controlled flight simulator .

I might be heading left of field but it has been my goal for the last 3 years ever since i clocked up 30 hours naving in this LINK trainer . 

thanks marv

regards 
ben