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 Blanks

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?