HIL Flight Simulator for VTOL-UAV Pilot Training Using X-Plane

With the increasing popularity of vertical take-off and landing unmanned aerial vehicles (VTOL UAVs), a new problem arises: pilot training. Most conventional training simulators are designed for full-scale aircrafts, while most UAV just focused on conceptual testing design validation. The X-Plane flight simulator was extended to include functionalities such as complex wind dynamics, ground effect, accurate real-time weather. A commercial HIL controller coupled with VTOL convertiplane model provide realistic control. real case scenario tested in simulation show importance including an model. result is complete environment that has been successfully deployed Marvin aircraft manufactured by FuVeX.