Flight simulation in flight dynamics education

Thii paper describes the use of manned Sight simulation for flight dynamics education. The uses of a simulator for instruction and some of the capabilities that make these uses possible are discussed. Specific examples of the use of simulation in classes in the Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering curriculum are presented. Lessons learned from these examples included the diiculty in scheduling student use of the simulator, the importance of sufficient preparation before demonstrations, and the need for students to be involved in preand post-experiment briefings and demonstrations.