In proper simulator for training for real life flying, the simulator cockpit used is a replica of the specific kind of plane you're trying to fly. For example, if you're trying to learn a Cessna 172, you will have a replica cockpit of the Cessna 172 with all the same buttons and yokes and levers.
For IFR training it is incredible, you can’t pause real life when you get behind on your 5 T’s but you can a Sim. It is incredibly valuable when you are trying to memorize approaches and need a lot of repetition. At my flight school I used a simulator (x-plane) for a week before I even sat in a real helicopter.
I’m watching the new Dune movie and I’m intrigued by the dragonfly-like Warcraft. The wings function as an insect, flapping at an extremely rapid rate. It got me wondering, if an aircraft like this actually existed, what would the benefits of this method of producing lift be, if any? Could this thing even feasibly fly?
The Bolder-class dragons generally could only fly if they had large hydrogen lift chambers in their bodies and a lot of the species we see in all the TV shows are marginal fliers or ones that can only fly if you apply author's fiat to the laws of aerodynamics and physics.
To Real Military Pilots - Could DCS Pilots fly IRL? I have been on this forum for awhile, and have seen similar things discussed, but I am curious to get feedback from someone who has experience in both the actual jet and DCS:
In theory yes, they would work, I mean, dragonflies are real, right? But given our current sophistication with materials and engines and machines, as well as the nuanced reasons why we have aircraft as vehicles vs. dragonflies have developed the ability to fly, they wouldn't be especially feasible or useful. Helicopters are are much better designs as useful human-flying-vehicles.
I liked what it offers: an overview of real life flights which you can choose to fly, helps you in creating a simbrief OFP. It seems a bit quiet here though, small group of members (which is nice I think) and you’ll have to wait on manual pirep approval. The VA seems new-ish, lets hope it grows a bit and becomes somewhat more active.
Yes, but not the way the do in-game. They tilt the rotors far too much forward to fly slowly, it would actually need a much greater component going into vertical thrust.
