Revolution in flight training: DLR opens unique simulation center!

Revolution in flight training: DLR opens unique simulation center!

Oberpfaffenhofen, Deutschland - A spectacular spectacle of technology has found its way into the DLR in Oberpfaffenhofen! The new Dynamic Motion Simulation Center (DMSC) was officially opened and promises an incomparable experience for scientists and pilots. Here the cockpit of a flight simulator is mounted on a huge robot arm, which enables it to swivel and turn in all directions. The simulator offers the possibility to safely test flights in overhead and complex rotations - a real thrill for the participants!

The DLR employee Sebastian Kümper, who acted as a simulator pilot, is enthusiastic: "I like to ride a roller coaster!" With a pilot's license in his pocket and a passion for computer games, he developed the visualization and software for this impressive project. After 20 years of intensive research, the “unique system that is unique in the world” is now ready to expand the boundaries of aviation technology. The guests, including high -ranking scientists and representatives of the industry, were allowed to climb into the cockpit and try the simulators "live".

unique simulators for diverse tests

The DMSC houses three state -of -the -art simulators that have been specially designed for the needs of industry and research. The Personal Air Vehicle Simulator (PAVSIM) enables tests from vertical stars such as helicopters and air taxis. The test pilots experience a realistic air landscape through virtual reality while feeling the movements of the simulator. "It really felt," enthuses Markus Fischer, who tried the VR glasses.

Another simulator, known as the "Dynsim", examines the effects of floating liquids in tank containers, which is particularly important for military inserts. The realistic tests help to optimize the flight dynamics of fighter jets. In addition, research will be carried out in the DLR on the future of aviation, including the development of new technologies for fighter planes. The Italian Esa astronaut Roberto Vittori even demonstrated a moon landing in the simulator-further proof of the versatile possible uses of this innovative technology!