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System and method for simulated aircraft control through desired direction of flight

  • US 8,770,979 B2
  • Filed: 03/09/2013
  • Issued: 07/08/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/21/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An aircraft control system for a user of a simulated aircraft through a desired direction of flight, comprising:

  • a video device for presenting the user with a view of a simulated environment;

    modeling means responsive to the desired direction of flight for determining position and orientation of the simulated aircraft;

    wherein the modeling means analyzes which control surface adjustments are needed to the simulated aircraft to fly along the desired direction of flight and modifies a simulated aircraft state to align the simulated aircraft with the desired direction of flight; and

    a plurality of simulated input devices for controlling the desired direction of flight, wherein the user controls the direction of flight by moving a graphical element on the video device.

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