MiG Presents the First 3D Simulator

Normally the existing simulators have the projection system of visualization on two-dimensional or spherical screen. They imitate an around environment in the more or less precise manner, but do not provide the volumetric visualization. As a result, pilots face problems in assessing a distance to subjects, being monitored, as well as actual dimensions, what is of a key importance  for fulfilling a number of specific flying missions, like a group flight in the tight row, in air refueling, running-up on airfield or carrier.

It is collimating visualization systems, which provide an imitation of actual distances in beyond-the-cockpit space. Due to a system of projectors, prisms and mirrors, they generate a remote-in-infinity’s picture of aerial and ground environment. But such simulators are huge in size, they have a limited arc of visibility and do not provide the picture’s visualization. Besides, it is possible to monitor “in-air environment” only from the pilot’s seat, while instructors and other trainees do not have such an opportunity.

The RAC MiG’s specialists have developed a principally new system of visualization, which does not have such limitations. Its main feature is the higher level of accuracy in imitation of imagery’s extensionality, viewed by the pilot from the cockpit. The system produces stereo imagery of aerial environment and of stretched surface with special glasses. Of the same style glasses are applied in 3D cinema. A full illusion of real flight comes up and even pilots with the little experience are able to assess easily distances up to monitored subjects and their dimensions.

The RAC MiG’s 3D simulator consists of the following:
- The MiG-29 fighter’s cockpit with actual control systems;
- A projection system with the screen;
- A digital complex with software.

The advantages of 3D simulator are highly appreciated by many pilots. Ricardo Traven, the test-pilot of F/A-18 Program, Boeing, stated last August at MAKS’2011 Air Show that 3D visualization system was an excellent mean for piloting training at low heights, as well as for training on flying  in the tight row and in air refueling. This system would be very useful for pilots’ training in such specific missions, he concluded.

Participants and guests of Dubai Air Show’2011 may acquaint themselves with the RAC MiG’s simulator. It is available for testing and everybody, who tries to make a virtual refueling, will get a feeling of anxiety to stretch his arm off the cockpit in order to touch the “virtual” refueling cone.

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