A Mixed Reality Research Flight Simulator for Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles

Advanced Air Mobility vehicle designs entail novel control and cockpit concepts. Consequently, robust, flexible and advanced flight simulators are highly valuable. This paper introduces a simulator setup that uses Mixed Reality (MR) to blend virtual and physical elements, thereby creating a realistic and adaptable cockpit environment. Advanced MR features, like virtual cockpit windows and a stable tracking algorithm, further enhance this concept. The design focuses on modularity and expandability to provide a tool that can evolve with changes in human-machine interface technology. An expert evaluation results in recommendations and guidelines for the integration of an MR flight simulator in research, aircraft development and pilot training.