Unit 4 Research Focus

Multiple Choice

Why is research important when designing a flight simulator?

• It helps you understand flight mechanics and improve your simulator.

• It makes the simulator look more realistic.

• It allows you to skip coding.

• It is only needed for professional pilots.

Fill in the Blank

Flight simulators are used by organizations such as ___ to train pilots and test aircraft designs.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key variables to consider when testing a flight simulator?

• Wing angle

• Wind speed

• Altitude

• Color of the aircraft

Multiple Choice

How do autopilot functions in flight simulators use sensor data to make decisions?

• By randomly selecting flight paths.

• By using sensor data like GPS and altimeter to adjust heading and altitude.

• By following only manual commands from pilots.

• By ignoring environmental factors.

Open Ended

How do flight simulators help pilots prepare for emergency procedures?

(must write at least 2 complete sentences)

Open Ended

Do you have any questions about flight simulators or would you like to learn more about how they work?