Simulation Hardware Procurement Guide
A simulation hardware procurement guide for technical buyers evaluating motion platforms, control loading, integration, compliance, and lifecycle risk.
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Aircraft Control Loading
What is a Control Loader in Simulation?
What is a control loader? Learn how control loading systems create realistic force feedback for aviation and simulation training devices.
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Flight Simulator Control Loading Explained
Flight simulator control loading shapes force feel, handling fidelity, and certification outcomes for professional training devices and R&D programs.
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Choosing a Simulator Control Loader Manufacturer
Choosing a simulator control loader manufacturer means balancing fidelity, FAA readiness, latency, durability, and integration support.
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Understanding FAA Level D Control Loading for Simulators
FAA Level D control loading is essential for realistic flight simulator training, accurately replicating aircraft-specific force feedback. Key challenges include integrating mechanics and software to eliminate lag and inconsistencies. Engineering maturity and domestic support are crucial for maintaining qualification readiness, making customized control loading vital for optimal performance across different aircraft types.
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FAA Compliant Control Loader Systems
A control loader that feels slightly off in aileron, elevator, rudder or trim can undermine an otherwise capable flight simulator. For operators pursuing qualification, and for OEMs building devices that must stand up to technical review, FAA compliant control loader systems are not a cosmetic feature. They are part of the training value, the engineering
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FAA Level D Case Study: Servos & Simulation’s Control Loading in Full‑Flight Simulator Training
The Servos & Simulation Model 400-X control loader meets FAA Level D certification standards by ensuring accurate aircraft-specific force feedback in simulators. With features like digitally controlled force laws, it maintains stability and prevents drift, supporting lower lifecycle costs and reduced maintenance. The system is crucial for realistic flight simulation training across various aircraft types.
CRJ Simulator Rehab – Part 4
Last time, we figured out that the phidgets controlled everything and that there were all of these phidget files… sigh… (If you haven’t been reading this series on the CRJ, please read 1 thru 3 please.) Return of the Phidgets Rick (my lovely programming engineer) wrote a small but significant program that allowed us to
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CRJ Simulator Rehab – Part 3
Once again in our ongoing segment on how to bring a trainer back to life… we begin where we left off… with nothing in the simulator (buttons, switches and the like) except the glass working…. Step 7 – Phidget and Project Magenta Land So here we were and not a switch or button to be
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CRJ Simulator Rehab – Part 2
So getting back to the CRJ refurb… The buyer decided to get it working again… Step 3 – Reverse engineering the whole system (hindsight being 20/20, the overhead panel was the best place to start) Starting with the overhead panel, I wanted to see what parts were used to make it work. It was the
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