WELCOME TO A NEW WORLD
Flight Simulation has come a long way. The quality of flight models and realism of the systems that can be found in the likes of DCS World are unprecedented. This combined with the rapidly developing world of VR (Virtual Reality), is opening a new world to those who wish to experience what it is like to fly aircraft which are normally inaccessible to general aviation pilots.
VIRTUAL REALITY
Affordable, high end VR technology has become readily available. The likes of the HP Reverb G2, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift have placed aviation enthusiasts in the cockpit with some fantastic flight simulators such as X-Plane, AeroFly, IL2 and DCS World.
Resolution and functionality of these headsets is improving rapidly.
LIMITATIONS OF VIRTUAL REALITY
Great as VR is, two elements remain missing from current VR Flight Simulation without which total immersion is missing. These are:
- Touch – feeling the cockpit environment around you and being able to interact physically with all the controls.
- Motion – experiencing the movement of the aircraft, both on the ground and in the air, provides important cues to the pilot.
OUR OBJECTIVE
It is these limitations that Heritage Flight Simulation has overcome by providing the shell with functioning controls and force feedback.
We aim to do this on a cost effective basis, and provide kit based plans with key parts.
Our focus is on recreating the Spitfire Mk IX, given the historical significance of this aircraft. Other aircraft may follow however.
HERITAGE FLIGHT SIMULATION
Heritage Flight Simulation is managed by Roel Stausebach who holds himself available to answer any queries. Please use our Contact page to send him a message.
Please also feel free to browse the design and build process and provide comment or ask questions in our Blog.