A key part of the aviation challenge experience is provided by flight simulators. To effectively teach campers, the instructors need a complete systems that meets provides the following features:

  • Quality Graphics and Sound Effects
  • AI Opposition
  • Ability to Manage the Simulation

Quality Graphics and Sound Effects are required to engage campers. These aspects of the Aviation Challenge solution were provided by Laminar Research's flagship product X-Plane.
Effective AI Forces were added to the mix by adding hostile AI craft and Anti Aircraft Measures.
The Ability to Manage the Simulation keeps the instructors in control and enables them to guide and teach campers. An integrated control station provides control of each simulator's aircraft, position, velocity, weapons loadout, and even AI control.
By leveraging off the shelf software and a few custom components as needed the UAH/Laminar Research team provided a cost effective solution to keep Aviation Challenge Campers engaged for years to come.