Developement Of An Instrument Landing Simulation ... - Cal Poly

Currently, the only console card integratedinto the simulation is the left console card,shown in Figure 8. There are additionalcards for both the left and right console. Toreceive inputs from the right console, theright console card would have to bemounted and connected into the simulator.Figure 8: Left Console Card2.1.5 Stick ComputerThe stick computer controls the inputs andoutputs to and from the stick and ruddermotors. The most important feature of thestick computer is that it can generate excellentstick and rudder feel since its main purposewas for handling qualities research. The stickcomputer is broken into three sections: pitch,roll, and yaw. The three axial forces can bemodified for force gradients, damping,breakout, and stop locations. Figure 9 showsFigure 9: Stick Computerthe stick computer with the different potentiometers located on the front panels. Otherimportant features on the analog computer are trim settings, surface position, and amountof force generated by the motors. Each motor has the capability of generating 50 poundsof force.10